If your work environment is like mine, there is a fair amount of chit-chat at break time. News reporters are, by nature, a gossipy bunch, so the water cooler here at the Planetary Broadcast Network’s headquarters is a great place to catch up on the events of the day, on every level from international politics…

If you’re a longtime fan of the Planetary Broadcast Network, you may recall the day when the legendary underwater wrestler, Lefty Keplich, passed away. On that day, we delivered a brief retrospective of his life and career as an athlete, coach, and ambassador for the sport. We received many calls and letters from concerned listeners…

If you’re a regular here at the Planetary Broadcast Network, you know that one of our self-appointed quests is to clarify the buzzwords that are batted around in the pop news coverage of science. Terms like “dark matter” or “background radiation” often become the flavor of the month, leading to a lot of oversimplification. While…