Ira is joined on stage by experts in Portland, Oregon, to talk about the amazing world of lichen and their... more

A “mirror organism” would have proteins and DNA shaped in a way that’s the mirror image of how they naturally... more

Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence is still poised to be a major driver of technological change this year.

This winter marks Audubon’s 125th Christmas Bird Count. It’s the longest-running community science project in the world.

Without climate action, the United States would only have snow cover high in the mountains by the end of the... more

In an interview from 2002, the primatologist gave Ira a lesson in how to speak with chimps.

Two SciFri producers discuss the year’s most intriguing stories, from new weight-loss drugs to PFAS chemicals to the ManhattAnt.

Ira is joined on stage by researchers from three different fields to reflect on all that 2024 brought us in... more

What makes three very different conservation projects so successful? These experts say it’s getting the community involved. And, archaeologists make... more

To wrap up 2024, science writer Riley Black shares her favorite paleontology discoveries of the year. And, if treated properly,... more

On December 24, 2024, NASA’s probe will break its own record for closest approach to the sun—just 3.8 million miles... more

For its 10th anniversary, the science advisor for “Interstellar” discusses the film’s impact and how new information about gravitational waves... more

Officials say the invasive Asian giant hornet, with its menacing nickname, has been eradicated from the United States. Also, with... more

A program trains women as tactile medical examiners to identify tumors before they show up on imaging scans. And, in... more

Scientists studied the sitting habits of more than 1,000 adults to zero in on the link between time spent sitting... more

The host of the “Hazard NJ” podcast talks about the origins of PFAS “forever chemicals” and their impact on New... more

“The Burning Earth” examines over 800 years of history to demonstrate how violence against people and the planet are one... more

The effect, known as the Hubble Tension, has been confirmed by James Webb Space Telescope observations. Also, despite near daily... more

New research suggests that we share parts of our microbiome with people in our social networks beyond family members.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is seed oil bad for you? What’s the deal with apple cider vinegar? A nutritionist answers your questions about viral... more