RFK Jr.’s New Podcast Is as Weird as You’d Expect 04. May 2026 (13:00) The first two episodes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast feature him discoursing on food with a reality-TV chef and, for some reason, Mike Tyson. Vaccines are not on the agenda.(Wired)
Do Lightsaber Blades Have Mass? 04. May 2026 (13:00) On Star Wars Day, we put to rest a question that has bedeviled sci-fi nerds for years.(Wired)
Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You 04. May 2026 (11:30) A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.(Wired)
A Medical Examiner Chases Down an Elusive Killer 04. May 2026 (11:00) Unusual opioids are infiltrating street drugs. Knoxville’s top forensic doctor is on the front lines, pressing to quickly identify the most lethal.(New York Times)
