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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

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
Where Have All The Butterflies Gone?

A new study of butterfly populations in the US shows a 22% decline among over 500 species in just 20... more

11 Mar 2025 · 17 minutes
What Does Dismantling USAID Mean For Global Health?

USAID has historically funded programs focused on disease eradication, maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure.

10 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
Protesters ‘Stand Up For Science’ At Rallies Nationwide | Blue Ghost Lunar Lander

Scientists aren’t always encouraged to be politically active. But recent political interference by the Trump administration has many fired up.... more

07 Mar 2025 · 27 minutes
The Effort To Save Thousands Of Donor Kidneys | Ocean Liner Will Become An Artificial Reef

Last year, 9,000 deceased donor kidneys were discarded due to storage and time limitations. A kidney “life support” machine could... more

06 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
Where Does Plastic And Other Trash Go After We Throw It Away?

A journalist traveled to five continents to learn about the afterlife of our trash, and why most “recyclable” plastic actually... more

05 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
An Animal’s Size And Its Cancer Risk | Bastetodon, A 30 Million-Year-Old Apex Predator

A study finds that Peto’s Paradox, which states that larger animals are no more likely to get cancer than smaller... more

04 Mar 2025 · 17 minutes
How Trump’s DEI Ban Will Affect Medical Research

Changes limiting programs, grants, and even the nature of studies are already underway at the NIH, NSF, FDA, CDC, and... more

03 Mar 2025 · 18 minutes
Conflicting Directives Sow Confusion For NIH Workers | The Mycobiome

The acting head of the NIH reportedly pushed back against legal guidance to resume grant funding, leaving federal workers in... more

28 Feb 2025 · 25 minutes