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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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How ‘Science Interpreters’ Make Hidden Science Visible

A cell animator and a museum designer tell us how they translate scientific findings into visual experiences.

17 Apr 2025 · 18 minutes
The Navajo Researcher Reviving A Desert Peach | A New Dino With Blade-Like Horns

Bringing back Southwest peach orchards won’t be easy, but researchers are on the lookout for remaining trees—and they need help.... more

16 Apr 2025 · 31 minutes
How Interjections Regulate Conversation | Saccharin For Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Utterances like “um,” “wow” and “mm-hmm” aren’t just fillers—they keep conversations flowing. Also, new research suggests the artificial sweetener saccharin... more

15 Apr 2025 · 18 minutes
Trump’s Nominee For NASA Administrator Meets Congress

Nominee Jared Isaacman prioritized a Mars mission in his confirmation hearings, raising questions about the fate of the Artemis lunar... more

14 Apr 2025 · 15 minutes
How Real Doctors Brought ‘The Pitt’ To Life

We go inside the scientifically accurate ER world created for the TV show with one of its medical consultants.

11 Apr 2025 · 20 minutes
What Will Replace The International Space Station?

The ISS is set to be decommissioned in 2030. Several companies are competing for NASA contracts to build commercial space... more

10 Apr 2025 · 17 minutes
What Artificial General Intelligence Could Mean For Our Future

What happens when AI moves beyond convincing chatbots and custom image generators to something that matches—or outperforms—humans?

09 Apr 2025 · 29 minutes
Climate Change Has Made Allergy Season Worse. How Do We Cope?

It’s not just in your stuffy head. Seasonal allergies are getting worse as pollen season gets longer and more intense.

08 Apr 2025 · 15 minutes
Microdosing Peanut Butter Could Alleviate Some Peanut Allergies

Food allergies are on the rise. For kids with less severe peanut allergies, one potential treatment could be found in... more

07 Apr 2025 · 17 minutes
The Department Of Health And Human Services Cuts 10,000 Jobs

The cuts hit multiple agencies, affecting work on HIV, gun violence prevention, vaccines, minority health research, and more.

04 Apr 2025 · 12 minutes