Best described as someone who likes to "sit in the woods and stare," Molly fell in love with science in the ponds, wildlife and fields of Ohio. She studied biology as an undergrad, and then spent time living on couches searching for a destiny she could only describe as "writing about science," at which point Molly wound her way to NYU's science reporting program to become a journalist. As one, she's had the jam-packed experience of reporting and producing stories for radio, magazine and Live events, including Scientific American and National Geographic Adventure; the World Science Festival; and WNYC's The Takeaway and Freakonomics Radio. It feels pretty surreal to call Radiolab home, but that's not stopping her from saying that it's so.
Molly Webster appears in the following:
A Movie Made from Atoms
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Researchers used 5,000 individual atoms to create the world's smallest film...and in the process figure out how to store a helluva lot of data!
Ancestor Hams for Halle
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Schrëwdinger lives it up in the last red carpet event before voting closes today in the Name Your Ancestor contest...
Boxed Out at the Box Office
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Our common ancestor was seen trying to cajole the box office attendant at the Cherry Lane Theatre earlier today. But the imposing mammal was turned away -- apparently even the animal that led to all of us needs ID when picking up will call tickets.
(Wo)Men for Mancestor
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Super PAC (Wo)Men for Mancestor makes a final push for its candidate in the last 24 hours of the Name Your Ancestor vote.
Mancestor: Ravishing in Red
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
There's nothing prehistoric about this creature's fashion sense!
Non-Shrews For Schrëwdinger
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Common ancestor supporters are out in force for their candidates, in the final days of the vote...
If you think YOU have a hard time getting a table...
Monday, April 01, 2013
No shirt, no name, no service...
The Common Ancestor Campaign Trail
Monday, April 01, 2013
Desperate for a name, our common ancestor is hitting the streets to get out the vote.
Spotted: Red Carpet Ancestors
Monday, April 01, 2013
This town's not big enough for two hypothetical placental ancestors. Both Mancestor AND Schrëwdinger were caught sporting the same gown over the weekend. Who wore it better?
And then there were two: final round voting to Name Your Ancestor
Monday, April 01, 2013
This is the moment all you placental ancestor lovers have been waiting for: we're down to the final two pop culture monikers for the little hairy beast. Who'll it be? Schrëwdinger (is she our oldest common ancestor, is she not), or Mancestor (the ancestor of man)? Cast your ballot below, and keep an eye out for these two common ancestors on the street, trying to grab your vote...
Ancestor Seen Walking the City
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
On-the-street sources say that a creature -- it appears to be our hypothetical common ancestor -- was seen trying to get a passport this morning.
We're Down to 4 Finalists -- Vote Now to Name Your Ancestor
Monday, March 25, 2013
Out of over 1,000 potential names for our hypothetical placental ancestor, there are only four (FOUR!) left.
Rooooound 3 Shrew Voting!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
There are only eight contenders left to name your ancestor. And Round Three starts... NOW!
Name Your Ancestor Now: Vote!
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
It's bracket time, baby, mammal madness style.
The Naming of the Shrew
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Something amazing is about to happen: you can claim a little piece of history by naming our long-lost common ancestor. We're not kidding -- the scientists who discovered the creature want your help, so we're holding a contest. Go!
Asteroid Friday: 2PM EDT Viewing
Friday, February 15, 2013
Radiolab's been thinking about asteroids for one of our upcoming shows, and it turns out, now so is the rest of the world. Click here for where to watch.
Behind the Scenes: Master of the Universe
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
SPOILER ALERT: if you haven’t listened to our Speed show yet, go do that right now, before you read any further. Then, take a look at some mind-bending behind-the-scenes images from the physicist in our "Master of the Universe" story.
