Podcasts Science Quirks and Quarks Spotting STEVE, superbolts and megaflashes, hyperventilating sober, bees use poop as insect repellent and a spider research and racial equity in science.

Spotting STEVE, superbolts and megaflashes, hyperventilating sober, bees use poop as insect repellent and a spider research and racial equity in science.

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 5:10 a.m.

Citizen scientist help reveal new features of the mysterious aurora-like STEVE; Superbolts and megaflashes — scientists study souped up lightning; Hyperventilate yourself sober — a simple new device could help treat acute alcohol poisoning; Bees defend themselves from giant asian ‘murder’ hornets with animal poop; Maydianne Andrade on black widow spiders, and fighting for racial equity in science.