Madison Goldberg is a science journalist and audio producer based in New York City. She holds a bachelor's degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University and a master's degree from New York University's Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program. Her work has also appeared in Quanta Magazine, the NPR project StateImpact Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
Leaded Gasoline Tied to Uptick in Mental Health Disorders, and a Mysterious Outbreak Occurs in the DRC
A mysterious outbreak occurs in the Democratic of the Congo, and researchers find evidence that exposure to leaded gasoline was linked to increases in mental illness. Plus, we discuss orcas wearing salmon as hats.
An Off Day in Brooklyn—And on Uranus
A serious bird flu infection in Canada, a troubling projection of future plastic waste and dispatches from a global climate convention.
Insights into Insects with an Entomologist
Violins, the ink on the Declaration of Independence and other ways that insects shaped human history
Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Immigration to Education
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could set the climate agenda, reshape public education and shift the dynamics of global science collaboration.
Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Health Care to Nuclear Proliferation
The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad
Traditional Music Shows Global Similarities in How We Sing
What can singing tell us about how we’re wired—and how our ancestors evolved?
Infinite Tiling Presents a Modern Mathematical Challenge
Today’s mathematicians grapple with higher-order mathematical questions and real-world applications.
Is Math Part of Nature or an Invention of the Mind?
Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne Santos guides you through the ongoing debate about what math really is.
Finding Math’s Beauty and Power with Drag Queen Kyne Santos
Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne will help you discover the beauty and power of math in this miniseries.
Balancing Long-Term Caregiving with Personal Well-Being
Caring for aging loved ones brings its own set of emotional and physical hurdles. Experts offer guidance on finding support.
Navigating the Struggles and Joys of Caring for Aging Loved Ones
Personal stories and research reveal the challenges of family caregiving.
Extreme Conditions and Ethical Dilemmas: The Archaeology of Human Sacrifice
A mountaintop burial site offers a glimpse into Inka life—but raises ethical questions about unearthing ancient human remains.
How Ancient Humans Interpreted the Cosmos
Archaeoastronomers piece together how people understood the heavens thousands of years ago.
Sustainable Fishing with Ancient Chambers and Ocean Tides
A group on the islands of Penghu is restoring ancient fishing weirs, hoping to preserve the sustainable fishing practice and attract ecotourism.
Contemplating Our Climate Future in Antarctica
Researchers on a multimonth Antarctic expedition describe how the climate crisis intertwines with their work.
Life for Researchers on This Icebreaker Is Cold and Fulfilling
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how researchers live and work on a U.S. icebreaker making its way through the waters of West Antarctica.
Penguins and Ice Samples Make This Research Vessel Paradice
To unravel the effects of melting sea ice, researchers drill the frozen waters around Antarctica and receive a surprise visit from a group of penguins.
Glacial Melting Could Change the Chemistry of Antarctic Seawater
Researchers are investigating how an iron infusion from glacial meltwater might change Antarctica’s seas and the climate.
Rock Samples from Far-Side of the Moon and a ‘Morning-After Pill’ for STIs
The Hubble Space Telescope’s woes, moon rocks and antibiotic candidates discovered with AI are all in this week’s news roundup.
Could ‘Pee-Cycling’ Help Clean Cape Cod’s Water?
A cost-effective pollution solution on Cape Cod could start in the bathroom.
You Can Protect Wildlife without Leaving Home
You don't have to venture far to make a difference for wildlife.
Cape Cod Weighs Big-Ticket Pollution Solutions
Toxic algal blooms are forcing Cape Cod communities to consider expensive sewer and septic system projects.
Cape Cod Has a Big Septic Tank Problem
Cape Cod’s water is turning “pea-soup green”—and after decades of scientific detective work, we know why.
Can Food Work as Medicine?
Doctors are starting to prescribe vegetables or entire meals to ward off disease.