Facing the loss of her cabin in the Smokies, Lynn Faust began to pay more attention to the synchronous fireflies there. Upon realizing just how little was known about the insects, she set out to unveil the mysteries of nature's tiny lanterns. bit.ly/cw_fireflies

Nematodes—ubiquitous, near-invisible, microscopic worms—kill insects, infect plants, and provide startling insights into genetic research and biomedicine. Join us to hear the excitement and humor of nematologists on the cutting edge of discovery. bit.ly/cw_nematodes

After Tod O'Donnell suffers a traumatic brain injury, his filmmaker son, Tim, documents his recovery and his advocacy for others. The family embraces "Tod 2.0," a more fearless and open version of his former self. bit.ly/cw_BrainInjury

Our host, Marcus Smith, appears as a guest on "The[ART]ology: Finding God in the Movies." In the episode, he describes how the Constant Wonder podcast came to be, and shares his favorite movies: "Babette's Feast" and "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On." bit.ly/cw_movies

Kartick Satyanarayan's obsession with animals began early in life, when he'd spend nights in a tree, watching wild animals at a watering hole. Now, he braves the "timber mafia" and even gunshots in a tireless fight to protect wildlife. bit.ly/cw_BearMan Kartick Satyanarayan

Within a year of Christian Wiman and Danielle Chapman's marriage, Christian was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer. In this episode, the two poets from Yale share their 20-year saga of finding faith, hope, and joy, even in the midst of great struggle. bit.ly/cw_TwoPoets

In 2020, writer John G. H. Oakes 🍉 sought to exorcise some of his inner noise by doing a week-long liquid-only fast. He liked it so well that he and his wife began fasting twice a year. In this episode, they explain the how and why of these biannual fasts. bit.ly/cw_TheFast

After farmer Mas Masumoto was contacted as next-of-kin for a woman he knew nothing about, he set out to uncover why his disabled aunt was hidden away after WWII. His story tracks the triumphs and heartaches of four generations of Japanese Americans. bit.ly/cw_SecretHarve…

Scientist Alan Townsend once thought science had the power to resolve all questions and problems. But when his family faced an improbable double dose of cancer, he had to rebuild his life and his view of a universe that once seemed so clear and logical. bit.ly/cw_stardust

The term "hive mind" has soared in popularity, but research shows that individual bees also have minds and wills of their own. In this episode, Tim Landgraf and Lars Chittka discuss just how much we’ve underestimated the individual sentience of bees. bit.ly/cw_Bees

Half-Taiwanese and half-Welsh, Jessica J. Lee looked to set down roots in England, but her sense of belonging was challenged by the xenophobia that followed Brexit. In this episode, we'll examine how nature helps an immigrant or transplant feel at home. bit.ly/cw_dispersals

When scientists attempted to rewild northern bald ibises in Europe, the birds got lost upon being released for migration. Inspired by a Hollywood movie, Johannes Fritz began to teach the bald ibises to migrate safely—by guiding them in a microlight plane. bit.ly/cw_ibises

Lyme disease keeps her from driving, but the beloved author of "The Joy Luck Club" relishes the wonder of nature right at home. Insights from Amy Tan will help you see your back yard, whatever its size, in a whole new light. bit.ly/3yXDq5B

When Kao Kalia Yang realized her father had become a voice for the scattered Hmong people, she broke years of her own silence to do the same. bit.ly/cw_HmongVoice

Plants are sentient—it's not just animals that think. In this episode, Zoë Schlanger explains how they make informed decisions, detect problems, search for nutrients, and defend themselves. bit.ly/cw_LightEaters

Francis Collins discusses the sequencing of the human genome, discovering treatments for genetic diseases, how he astonished himself by questioning his atheism, and wrestling with the the way his team at the NIH handled the COVID pandemic. bit.ly/cw_FrancisColl…

When Scottish peregrine falcon chicks were stolen, George Smith used DNA evidence to reveal the smugglers' crimes and return the birds to the wild. Also in this episode, we meet a California peregrine matriarch named Annie. bit.ly/47DRyOe CalFalconCam ScotRaptorStudy

Astronaut Nicole Stott never took the stunning view from the Space Station for granted, even after 100 days in space. In this episode, she discusses a life lesson for earthlings: behave like a crewmate, not a passenger, on this planet. bit.ly/cw_Earthling Nicole Stott

People said seahorses didn't exist in the UK's waters, but Neil Garrick-Maidment proved them wrong. Also, in this episode, we chat with Roger Hanson, who was raised in Iowa but ended up building seahorse habitats in California. bit.ly/cw_Seahorses The Seahorse Trust

Unexpected wonder from Arctic encounters with beluga whales, wolves, grizzlies, and polar bears. In this episode, Jonathan Waterman talks about his four decades of experience on the ice, and explores the beauty of a warming ecosphere. bit.ly/cw_ArcticAdven… Jonathan Waterman