Erik Stokstad

Discover how RNA-based pesticides are revolutionizing crop pest control, the vital role of ephemeral streams in clean waterways, and the future of money with author Rachel O'Dwyer. Erik Stokstad discusses targeting pests using RNA, Craig Brinkerhoff analyzes ephemeral streams, and Rachel O'Dwyer explores alternative currency in a cashless society.

Daniel Rubinoff, a professor at the University of Hawaii, discusses a remarkable carnivorous caterpillar that haunts spiderwebs, camouflaging itself with spider parts for survival. Erik Stokstad, a Science Magazine staff writer, shares challenges in identifying genes in peas, linking Mendel's historic work to modern genetic research. They also explore ecological findings, like how wavy mowing patterns can boost insect habitats, and the surprising resilience of trees struck by lightning. A sneak peek into a new book series on death and dying wraps up an engaging conversation.

Join Erik Stokstad, a conservation news expert, as he tackles the alarming decline of snow crabs due to climate change and fishing stock overestimation. Discover the ecological chaos caused by invasive brown tree snakes in Guam. Then, Anand Mishra, a Cornell engineering researcher, unveils his groundbreaking work on biohybrid robots powered by mushroom cells. Lastly, explore Akshat Rathi's optimistic take on capitalism as a solution to climate change, highlighting strategies that could lead us to zero emissions.