Dec 19th, 2008 · What were the most important scientific discoveries this year? From the discovery of ice in Martian soil, to the creation of the first synthetic genome, to learning of new exoplanets, Ira Flatow and guests discuss the science stories that captured the headlines and why.
Nov 10th, 2008 · The Mars Phoenix probe landed in the northern polar region of Mars last May. Since then, it has been snapping pictures, making weather measurements and doing chemical analysis on the Martian soil. Managers of the mission now say it is dead.
Oct 16th, 2008 · Across the country, communities are turning abandoned big-box stores like Kmart and Wal-Mart into churches, schools and libraries. Julia Chistensen, an artist and professor, visited many of these sprawling structures to see how they are being repurposed.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Summertime means ceiling fans and lemonade, trips to Disneyland and a parade of recreational vehicles on the highways. But RV parks fill up fast, and travelers who can't find a spot for the night often head over to the local Wal-Mart parking lot. Call it a new version of camping in America.
Jun 20th, 2008 · For the first time, a NASA lander has touched martian ice. Scientists say they are convinced white chunks dug up by the Phoenix craft are in fact frozen water on the Red Planet.
Jun 9th, 2008 · Host Renee Montagne has today's Last Word in business.
Jun 1st, 2008 · When Gene Roddenberry was putting Star Trek together, back in the late '60s, NBC execs had some advice: "Lose the Martian." We all know how that turned out: Mr. Spock ranks as one of the most, ahem, fascinating characters in TV history.
May 25th, 2008 · NASA's Mars Phoenix space probe is scheduled to hurtle through the Martian atmosphere and touch down near the Red Planet's north pole at 7:53 p.m. Eastern Time. The mission may reveal whether conditions on Mars once were favorable to life.