{"podcast":{"title":"NOVA Presents","slug":"nova-presents-1297629","podcast_index_feed_id":1297629,"rss_url":"https://feeds.wgbh.org/322/feed-rss.xml","website_url":"https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/","image_url":"https://f.prxu.org/322/images/fdb1349b-f3d4-44c3-a907-b155c326d0dd/NOVApresents_3000x3000.jpg","author":"GBH (Maggie.Gourville@prx.org)","episode_count":92,"summary":"Ever wonder what's really going on in the world of science? We've got you covered. Join us for conversations with the researchers making tomorrow's breakthroughs, deep dives into the universe's biggest mysteries, and clear explanations of the discoveries that matter most. We're talking climate breakthroughs, space mysteries, AI developments, and quantum leaps, all explained by the people doing the work. Whether you're curious about breaking headlines, fascinated by black holes and alien worlds, or ready for mind-bending conversations with brilliant scientists, NOVA Presents delivers four incredible series that make complex science feel like chatting with your smartest friend. For over 50 years, NOVA has been your trusted guide to understanding the world, now we're bringing that same curiosity and clarity straight to your ears. Come explore with us. Discover more NOVA content and subscribe to our YouTube channel.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T20:22:30.581426+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629"},"episode":{"title":"What Species Can We De-Extinct? | Beth Shapiro","slug":"what-species-can-we-de-extinct-beth-shapiro","published_at":"2026-03-18T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629/what-species-can-we-de-extinct-beth-shapiro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629","url":"https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_322_b2c30c77-878a-4865-8c11-761f2366bee8&uf=https%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wgbh.org%2F322%2Ffeed-rss.xml","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/tracking.swap.fm/track/sblTq32fyWAjsHzze2LG/dovetail.prxu.org/_/322/b2c30c77-878a-4865-8c11-761f2366bee8/What_Species_can_we_De-extinct_Beth_Shapiro_AUDIO_01.mp3","summary":"Scientists claimed in 2024 that they \"de-extincted\" the dire wolf… so what’s next, and what determines whether a species can be brought back? Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro explains some of the factors that go into deciding what to try and bring back. For more, check out the extended interview with Beth Shapiro. Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel.","meta_description":"Scientists claimed in 2024 that they \"de-extincted\" the dire wolf… so what’s next, and what determines whether a species can be brought back? Evolutionary…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":96,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nova-presents-1297629/episodes/what-species-can-we-de-extinct-beth-shapiro/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nova-presents-1297629/what-species-can-we-de-extinct-beth-shapiro.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}