Above-normal heat continues across the Four Corners, with valley highs near 100 and limited storms. Widespread showers expected by the weekend.

Learn how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, from timing outdoor activities to keeping indoor air clean during fire season.

Cloud seeding isn’t a magic wildfire fix — it needs existing clouds, offers minimal rain increase, and can be risky during active fires.

In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking BMJ study of nearly 60 million U.S. Medicare beneficiaries, revealing how long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) increases hospital admission risks for heart diseases—even at low levels. Discover how chronic PM₂.₅ exposure raises rates of ischemic heart disease, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia, and aneurysms, with no safe threshold, as risks emerge even from 5 μg/m³—well below many current regulatory levels Learn abou...

The Juliana v. U.S. case ended this year, but its legacy fuels youth-led climate rights movements and inspires new state-level legal actions.

Can something inspired by olive oil help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers? In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking Phase 1/2A clinical trial of 2-OHOA, a lab-made version of a natural fat molecule found in olive oil. This brain-penetrating lipid is designed to change the way cancer cell membranes work, helping to slow down or even stop tumor growth. The study involved 54 patients with advanced cancers, many of them with recurrent glioma or glioblastoma—tumors that are often res...

Breezy, dry conditions bring localized fire danger today in the Four Corners, with smoke impacts and midweek chances for storms and rain.

If you’ve ever been along a river, and fortunate to catch the peak of the Giant Salmonfly hatch, it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

The Lutz Spruce, the most common tree in the lower Kenai Peninsula forest, is a hybrid of White and Sitka Spruce

Type 5 diabetes is one of the rarest and least understood forms of diabetes — but its impact can be life-changing. In this episode, we dive into its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, breaking it down in a way that’s clear for both medical professionals and curious listeners. Whether you’re studying medicine, working in endocrinology, or simply passionate about health, this short episode will give you valuable insights into a condition that deserves more attention.

Critical fire weather continues in the Four Corners through Saturday, with strong winds, hot temperatures, and low humidity keeping wildfire danger high.

Researchers found neuroactive compounds in millipedes that may lead to treatments for chronic pain and neurological disorders.

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A new global report finds toxic chemicals in packaging, pesticides, and personal care products are linked to cancer, infertility, and ecosystem damage worldwide.

Fire weather alerts continue across the Four Corners with gusty winds, dry air, and high fire danger through Thursday. Burn bans are in effect—stay safe and alert.

Andy Adams turned real cowboy life into classic Western fiction. Learn how his legacy shaped the myth and reality of the American cowboy.

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But their speed, agility, and tendency for in-flight dining come with some worrisome risks. But it’s nothing to lose their heads over …or is it?

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mendelspod.com“Genomics works. Don’t be scared of it.” That’s the message from Mike Kreitzinger, a longtime Illumina leader now advising the Institute for Pediatric Rare Disease at Florida State University and stepping into a broader role as a genomics advocate.In this episode, Mike gives us an inside look at Florida’s newly funded Sunshine Genetics Act, which includ…