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Science Friday
Science Friday
Science Friday and WNYC Studios

Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational... more

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Episodes

Author John Green On The Many Ways Tuberculosis Shaped Human Life

In a new book, author John Green traces how the disease has impacted culture, geography, and even fashion over the... more

25 Mar 2025 · 19 minutes
DESI Data Strengthens Evidence Of Change In Dark Energy

Researchers built the largest 3D map of our universe yet. What they found supports the idea that dark energy could... more

24 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
NASA Astronauts Return To Earth After Extended Stay On The ISS | Bottle "Pop" Physics

After nine months aboard the International Space Station, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally landed back on Earth.... more

21 Mar 2025 · 19 minutes
The Evolving Science Of How Childhood Trauma Shapes Adults | Butterfly Memories

The framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences started with an unexpected finding over 30 years ago. How is our approach changing?... more

20 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
How NIH Cuts Could Affect U.S. Biomedical Research

Former NIH director Dr. Harold Varmus speaks out about what recent budget cuts and policy changes could mean for science.

19 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
Fungi Create Complex Supply Chains | A Rookie Robot Umpire Takes The Field

Fungal networks in the ground ferry crucial nutrients to plants. But how do brainless organisms form complex supply chain networks?... more

18 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
10% Of NOAA Staff Laid Off | Frozen Funds Leave Farmers In Limbo

Layoffs at the agency, which releases weather forecasts and monitors extreme weather, could have serious implications. Also, funds for climate... more

17 Mar 2025 · 25 minutes
Pi, Anyone? A Celebration Of Math And What’s New

Mathematician Dr. Steven Strogatz breaks down the history of the math concept and brings it full circle to recent science.

14 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
How Plants Powered Prehistoric Giants Millions Of Years Ago

A new book explores how prehistoric plants and dinosaurs co-evolved, and puts the spotlight on often overlooked flora.

13 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
How Narwhals Use Their Tusks To Hunt And Play | This Week's ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse

An international team of researchers used drones to study narwhals and learn more about their behavior. And, a total lunar... more

12 Mar 2025 · 16 minutes