Sophie Bushwick, Senior News Editor at New Scientist, and Shahla Farzan, a science journalist with American Public Media, dive into recent changes in the CDC vaccine panel, discussing the implications of adding vaccine skeptics. They also tackle high-stakes topics like SpaceX’s Starlink satellite interference with radio astronomy, innovative water extraction technologies, and groundbreaking advances in brain-computer interfaces for communication. Plus, they explore the challenges of cleaning up Superfund sites amid political pressure and funding cuts.