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Science Friday
Science Friday
Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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Episodes

Marie Curie And The Women Scientists Who Became Her Legacy

A new book looks at the life of Marie Curie through the lens of some of the 45 women who... more

11 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
Protecting Against Poison Exposure This Holiday Season

It’s not poinsettias: A medical toxicologist discusses the most common household risks to kids during the holiday season.

10 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
2024’s Best Science Books For Kids

You asked for science book recommendations for the kids in your life. Two bookworm experts respond—and share their own favorites.

09 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
Supreme Court Case On Regulation Of Vapes | Predicting Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions

The Supreme Court hears a case centering on the FDA’s denial of applications for nicotine-based vapes containing flavored liquid seen... more

06 Dec 2024 · 25 minutes
A Theatrical Tribute To Unexpected Science

This year’s Ig Nobel Prizes include awards for studying coin flipping, the movements of a dead trout, and more.

05 Dec 2024 · 49 minutes
'They Might Be Giants' Sings About Science

In a conversation from 2009, the band They Might Be Giants tackles the scientific process, plasma physics, the role of... more

04 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
What Was It Like To Witness The End Of The Dinosaurs?

In a conversation from 2022, Dr. Riley Black discusses what happened after a massive asteroid hit Earth.

03 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
A Nobel Prize For Chemistry Work ‘Totally Separate From Biology’

In a conversation from 2022, Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi discusses bioorthogonal chemistry, which could have applications in chemotherapy.

02 Dec 2024 · 19 minutes
Alan Alda Reflects On Life With Parkinson’s

In a conversation from 2018, Alan Alda discusses how being a science communicator makes him think differently about a life-changing... more

29 Nov 2024 · 12 minutes
A Horn Of Potato Plenty | Adding Marbling To Fake Meat For An Extra-Realistic Bite

Just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts. And, irregular,... more

28 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
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Marie Curie And The Women Scientists Who Became Her Legacy
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