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Parker Solar Probe Will Make Closest-Ever Approach To Sun

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

24 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
If ‘Interstellar’ Were Made Today, What Would Be Different?

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

23 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
Farewell, Murder Hornet | What FAA Regulations Tell Us About Mysterious Drone Sightings

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

20 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
How Blind Women In India Detect Early Breast Cancer | Web-Slinging Silk Becomes Real

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

19 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
8.5 Hours Of Daily Sitting Linked To Higher BMI And Cholesterol

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

18 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’ | A Pregnancy Play Inspired By Mushroom Research

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

17 Dec 2024 · 19 minutes
How Empire and Environmental Destruction Go Hand-In-Hand

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

16 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Expected | Are Food Recalls Actually On The Rise?

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

13 Dec 2024 · 25 minutes
You Share Your Gut Microbiome With Your Friends

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

12 Dec 2024 · 16 minutes
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
A Nutritionist Clarifies Some Common Health Claims

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

27 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
Restoring Drinking Water After Hurricane Helene | Oyster Shell Reefs And Sea Level Rise

Fifty-three days after Hurricane Helene, residents of Asheville can safely drink their tap water without boiling it. Why did it... more

26 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
50 Years Of Science With Lucy, Our Famous Early Ancestor

On the anniversary of Lucy’s discovery, paleoanthropologists reflect on what she means to science, and what she taught us about... more

25 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
SpaceX’s Starship Completes In-Orbit Engine Test | Resuscitating Shipwrecked Rye Seeds

This was the sixth test launch of the Starship vehicle, which could eventually carry humans and cargo to the moon.... more

22 Nov 2024 · 24 minutes
Chef Jack Bishop Breaks Down ‘The Science of Good Cooking’

In an interview from 2012, Jack Bishop from America’s Test Kitchen explains how science can sharpen your cooking skills.

21 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
Bacteriophages Lurk In Your Bathroom, But Don’t Worry

Researchers found hundreds of viruses that prey on bacteria on toothbrushes and showerheads. They’re unlikely to pose a threat to... more

20 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
Managing Invasive Plants And Ticks Together | Clue Into The Evolution Of The Bird Brain

Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses. Also, a... more

19 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
The Gurgling, Growling History Of The Gut

In her new book, medical historian Dr. Elsa Richardson discusses the changing cultural and scientific understandings of the gut.

18 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
At COP29, The World’s Top Polluters Are No-Shows | Walking Pneumonia Is Spiking

Leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, aren’t showing up to the UN’s big climate conference in... more

15 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
Oliver Sacks Searched The Brain For The Origins Of Music

On Science Friday’s 33rd anniversary, excerpts from a classic interview with neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks about music and... more

14 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
CAR-T Cell Therapy For Autoimmune Diseases | Measuring Early Life Adversity—In Marmots

In a Chinese study, donor CAR-T cells sent autoimmune diseases into remission. There’s hope that the therapy is scalable. And,... more

13 Nov 2024 · 20 minutes
Your Arm Position Can Make Blood Pressure Readings Inaccurate

Blood pressure categories are based on patients who are sitting in a certain position. But not every doctor’s office takes... more

12 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
Why Do We Keep Widening Highways If It Doesn’t Reduce Traffic?

Decades of research shows that expanding highways, despite its promise to reduce congestion, actually increases travel times.

11 Nov 2024 · 17 minutes
Ballot Measures Passed To Protect Abortion Rights | New Largest Prime Number

Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states, and seven of them passed constitutional amendments defending abortion rights. Also, this... more

08 Nov 2024 · 22 minutes
Chickens Have Friendships And Reputations | Tourist Photos May Help Map Penguin Colonies

Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses chicken intelligence and her experience raising a flock in New Hampshire. And, snapshots from... more

07 Nov 2024 · 24 minutes
The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain

The legislation gave the U.S. some of the world’s cleanest air. But with industrial zones and climate change, it’s not... more

06 Nov 2024 · 25 minutes
How Does Long-Distance Running Affect Your Body?

Running a marathon is a major physical feat. One expert answers listener questions about how it impacts the body and... more

05 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
Gender-Affirming Care Is On The Line In This Election

Gender-affirming care is lifesaving treatment for many transgender people. Its availability could drastically change after the election.

04 Nov 2024 · 18 minutes
Maine Offshore Wind Auction Draws Few Bids | An Artist Combines Indigenous Textiles With Modern Tech

Two years ago, energy companies scrambled for offshore wind contracts. At a recent auction, the demand was significantly lower. Plus,... more

01 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
After A Park Fire, Milkweed Bloomed | The ‘Creepy’ Procedure That Taps Into Young Blood

Great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to Mexico. Also,... more

31 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
How Insects Changed The World—And Human Cultures

In “The Insect Epiphany,” an entomologist explores the history of insects in art, food, engineering, and more.

30 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
The Science Behind Third-Trimester Abortions

Abortions later in pregnancy are the most stigmatized, leading to misinformation and a hesitancy to talk openly about why people... more

29 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
How Aging Water Systems Are Pushing Sewage Into U.S. Homes

Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country.

28 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
Did Dinosaur Flight Evolve More Than Once? | Biodiversity’s Biggest Event Is Underway

Some paleontologists argue the ancient footprints found in South Korea show flight may have evolved in multiple dinosaur lineages. And,... more

25 Oct 2024 · 25 minutes
How Do Animals Understand Death?

Philosopher Susana Monsó unpacks the latest research into how animals like possums, chimps, and ants interpret death.

24 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
MRIs Show How The Brain Changes During Pregnancy

New research sheds light on changes in gray and white matter during this transformational event.

23 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
How Metaphor Shapes Science | Intertwining The Lives Of Moths And Humans Through Music

Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside. And, a pair of musicians... more

22 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
NASA’s Europa Clipper Heads To Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa

Scientists suspect that beneath Europa’s icy crust is a giant ocean of liquid water. They launched a spacecraft to investigate.

21 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
Pandas Return To Washington, D.C. | A Lesser-Known Grain Called Kernza

Two giant pandas on loan from China have arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Also, originally from Central Asia, Kernza... more

18 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
How Health Misinformation Spreads | A Play About Ben Franklin And His Son

We kick off a series on health misinformation leading up to the election. Plus, tell us what health information you’d... more

17 Oct 2024 · 23 minutes
Searching The Universe For Clues To The Ultra-Small

Several astronomy projects are mapping vast areas of space, searching for traces of tiny quantum fluctuations in the early universe.

16 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
What Makes ‘SuperAgers’ Stay Healthy For So Long?

Scientists are looking to recruit 10,000 people over age 95 to study how their genes may contribute to longer, healthier... more

15 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
Asheville Was Never A ‘Climate Haven.’ Nowhere Is.

Although the kinds of risks vary by location, there is no place that’s immune to the damaging effects of climate... more

14 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
The Science Behind Hurricane Milton | ‘Unsettling’ Warm Water In Lake Michigan

Hurricane Milton caused a major storm surge, but also a reverse one. And, Lake Michigan's surface temperature has been above... more

11 Oct 2024 · 19 minutes
How Campaigns Use Psychology To Get Out The Vote

With the presidential election a month away, researchers explain the psychology behind holding, changing, and acting on political opinions.

10 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
How Gut Microbes Are Linked To Stress Resilience

A recent study concluded that people who are highly resilient to stress have specific biological signatures in their gut microbiomes.

09 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
How Magnetic Brain Stimulation Helps Relieve Depression

One lab’s approach to transcranial magnetic stimulation has sent many patients with hard-to-treat depression into remission.

08 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
How The Origin Of Life On Earth Can Help Find Life In Space

In his book “Is Earth Exceptional?,” Mario Livio tackles a question that has captured imaginations for centuries: Are we alone... more

07 Oct 2024 · 23 minutes
Hurricane Helene's Effect On The Global Tech Industry | A Stretchy Band-Aid For The Heart

The storm flooded mines in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, which supply the tech industry with some of the purest quartz... more

04 Oct 2024 · 25 minutes
Herbicides Approved For Public Land | Hidden Physics In Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’

This summer, the Bureau of Land Management approved seven herbicides to fight invasive plants in the West. Also, when scientists... more

03 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
Improving Hospitals’ Support For Teens In Mental Health Crises

Emergency departments often handle incidents of self-inflicted injury. Equipping them better could save lives.

02 Oct 2024 · 18 minutes
Greenhouse Gases From Anesthesia | Fighting Militarization In The Mariana Islands

Emissions from anesthesia are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases from hospitals. This anesthesiologist wants to change that.... more

01 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
Empowering Older Adults To Step Up For The Climate

Climate activists Bill McKibben and Akaya Windwood say it isn’t fair to leave the climate crisis for younger generations to... more

30 Sep 2024 · 17 minutes
Microsoft Makes Deal To Restart Three Mile Island | Fish That Use Their Legs To Taste

The company is betting big on nuclear energy to meet increasing power needs of data centers and new technologies like... more

27 Sep 2024 · 24 minutes
Former NIH Director Reflects On Public Mistrust In Science

In his new book, Dr. Francis Collins explores how the pandemic increased skepticism of the scientific process and what to... more

26 Sep 2024 · 23 minutes
How Are AI Chatbots Changing Scientific Publishing?

Generative AI is boosting production of fake scientific papers. How are journal publishers adjusting to this new reality?

25 Sep 2024 · 17 minutes
These Artists Serve Up Environmental Crises Through Food

May we interest you in a smog-infused cookie? The Center for Genomic Gastronomy is making foods that capture environmental crises.

24 Sep 2024 · 12 minutes
Surgeon General Takes On Parental Stress And Mental Health

In his latest advisory, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy adds parents’ wellbeing to his agenda of improving the nation’s mental... more

23 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
Earth May Once Have Had A Ring Like Saturn | An AI For Sand

The ring would have gradually fallen to Earth as meteorites, correlating to a spike of impacts seen in the geological... more

20 Sep 2024 · 22 minutes
Physicists Create Heaviest Antimatter Nucleus | Bird Species May Team Up For Migration

The heaviest antimatter nucleus to date was spotted in a particle accelerator. It could provide new insights into the nature... more

19 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
Your Questions About The Updated COVID Vaccines, Answered

Immunologist Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire answers audience questions about when to get the latest COVID shot, rapid test efficacy, and more.

18 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
To Confront Climate Change, Imagine Getting It Right

In her new book, climate policy expert Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson explores what ideal climate solutions look like to a... more

17 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
What Research Shows About Smartphone Bans In Schools

Researchers, educators, and parents discuss smartphones in school. Plus, why research on how social media affects teens defies easy answers.

16 Sep 2024 · 17 minutes
First Citizen Spacewalk | First Successful Whole-Eye Transplant, Over A Year Later

Two citizen astronauts on SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission left their capsule and returned safely. Also, while Aaron James can’t see... more

13 Sep 2024 · 24 minutes
‘Time Capsule’ Rocks And Earth’s Mantle | Genetically Engineering Stronger Wood

Samples of 2.5 billion-year-old mantle rocks found at spreading ocean ridges could put bounds on models of how the planet... more

12 Sep 2024 · 17 minutes
To This Neuroscientist, Cows Are Like Puppies

In a new book called “Cowpuppy,” neuroscientist and farmer Gregory Berns investigates cow intelligence.

11 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
Fishing For—And Saving—Sharks | Scientists Identify ‘ManhattAnt’ Spreading Across NYC

Shark fishing is alive and well, but the fishermen who do it are increasingly prioritizing conservation. And, an unknown ant... more

10 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
Using DNA To Boost Digital Data Storage And Processing

Researchers are harnessing DNA’s incredible capacity for information storage by turning genetic code into binary code.

09 Sep 2024 · 17 minutes
An Asteroid Impact, Spotted In Advance | Extreme Heat Is Making Learning More Difficult

ESA officials said it was only the ninth time an asteroid was spotted before reaching Earth’s atmosphere. And, as the... more

06 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
Dino-Killing Asteroid Was Rich In Carbon | The Dogs Sniffing Out Spotted Lanternflies

A new study suggests that the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have originated from the outer parts of the... more

05 Sep 2024 · 19 minutes
Why Eels Are So Mysterious—And In Demand

In her new book, Ellen Ruppel Shell covers the natural history of eels and the crime ring that has sprung... more

04 Sep 2024 · 17 minutes
Webb Telescope Data Point To Six ‘Rogue Worlds’

Rogue worlds float around in the cosmos, untethered to a specific star. They could help scientists understand the formation of... more

03 Sep 2024 · 17 minutes
Could ‘Season Creep’ Affect Human Behavior?

The seasons are arriving at different times than they used to. A psychologist weighs in on whether these shifts could... more

02 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Are Spreading | ‘Slingshot’ And A Space Mission Gone Wrong

Several states have reported cases of the rare but serious mosquito-borne illness eastern equine encephalitis. And, the new sci-fi movie... more

30 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
The History Of Teeth, From Ancient Fish To Humans

In “Bite,” author Bill Schutt takes readers on a dental adventure spanning half a billion years and much of the... more

29 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
Errors On Death Certificates May Be Skewing Mortality Data

Misreporting on death certificates could lead to inaccurate mortality data, including for key statistics like maternal mortality rates.

28 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
Astronaut Cady Coleman On ‘Sharing Space’

Cady Coleman discusses her reaction to seeing Earth from orbit, the challenges of her path into space, and her new... more

27 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
Protecting Sequoias From Wildfire Gets Tricky | Ancient Cave Art And Human Creativity

Sequoia National Park is largely designated as wilderness. That complicates efforts to protect its iconic trees from worsening wildfires. Also,... more

26 Aug 2024 · 21 minutes
Plastic In Human Brains | Local Anesthetics Recommended For IUD Insertion

A new study measuring microplastics in organs of the recently deceased found that about two dozen brain samples were 0.5%... more

23 Aug 2024 · 22 minutes
Don’t Just Walk In The Woods—Touch, Smell, and Taste Them, Too

September’s SciFri Book Club pick, “Forest Walking,” teaches readers how to use all five senses to engage with forests in... more

22 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
Are Space Elevators Really A Possibility?

The space elevator has long been a part of science fiction, but some experts believe it could soon be a... more

21 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
Could Light And Sound Therapy Treat Alzheimer’s?

Exposing mice to a specific frequency of light and sound decreases Alzheimer’s biomarkers and symptoms. Now it’s being tested on... more

20 Aug 2024 · 12 minutes
Dr. Fauci On A Life Of Medical Research And Public Service

His new book “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service” chronicles his work on health crises from HIV/AIDS to... more

19 Aug 2024 · 25 minutes
Evidence For Liquid Water On Mars | Making Campsite Booking Fairer

Data from the Mars InSight lander points to the presence of liquid water underneath its crust. Also, some national and... more

16 Aug 2024 · 22 minutes
Dinosaurs’ Secrets Might Be In Their Fossilized Poop

Analyzing fossilized feces, called coprolites, is key to better understanding ancient ecosystems and dinosaur diets.

15 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
The Promise Of Perovskite Solar Panels

This specific type of solar cell is more efficient than what’s currently on the market. But what is it, and... more

14 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
An Expert Vegetable Breeder On Innovating Crops For The Future

As the climate changes, we need vegetables resilient to drought, pests, and heat. An expert explains how to breed plants... more

13 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
What The Private Sale Of Fossils Means For Paleontology

After a stegosaurus skeleton sold for $44.6 million, paleontologists are concerned about how selling dinosaur fossils affects research.

12 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
Starliner Leaves Astronauts Stuck | Could We Get Weather Forecasts Years In Advance?

The Boeing capsule is having issues with its thrusters and cannot bring astronauts back to Earth, leaving NASA scrambling for... more

09 Aug 2024 · 25 minutes
Why Does COVID-19 Spike In Summer?

This is the fourth summer the U.S. has seen a COVID-19 surge. And no, it’s not a coincidence.

08 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
Deep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen | A Bird’s Physics Trick For High-Altitude Flying

New research suggests that polymetallic nodules found 13,000 feet deep produce “dark oxygen” by electrolyzing water. Also, at higher altitudes,... more

07 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
PLATO’s Mission To Discover Exoplanets Like Earth

The European Space Agency mission aims to discover new exoplanets in habitable zones. It is scheduled for launch in late... more

06 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
Why Cancer Death Rates Have Decreased Over The Last 30 Years

Cancer treatment and prevention has come a long way in the past few decades. Here’s what’s new, and where challenges... more

05 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
Hawaiʻi Wildfire Survivors Join Health Study | Wind Turbine Blade Sinks Off Massachusetts Coast

The University of Hawaiʻi study will be the largest of its kind to investigate the health and social impacts of... more

02 Aug 2024 · 20 minutes
The Science And History Of Refrigeration

In her book ‘Frostbite,’ Nicola Twilley examines how refrigeration changed the world and spoiled us—and our food.

01 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
Sodium Replaces Lithium In A New Type Of Battery

Researchers developed the first anode-free solid-state battery that’s based on sodium, which is cheaper and more abundant than lithium.

31 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
Inside The Race To Save Honeybees From Parasitic Mites

Varroa destructor mites are killing honeybees and their babies at alarming rates.

30 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
What A Rodent Brain Shows Us About Love | If Colorado Was Flattened, How Big Would It Be?

Monogamous prairie voles may help us understand how our brains respond to love, and how they move on after heartbreak.... more

29 Jul 2024 · 18 minutes
Curiosity Rover Discovers Pure Sulfur On Mars | A Science Hero, Lost and Found

In a first, NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered pure sulfur on Mars. And, we revisit a conversation from 2015 about... more

26 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
What Are The Risks Of Drinking Raw Milk?

As public figures promote raw milk, and sales increase, experts warn about the risks from pathogens like salmonella and avian... more

25 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
A Space Suit To Turn Pee Into Water | A Bitcoin Mine Causing A Health Crisis In Texas

Researchers developed a prototype of a space suit that could replace the high-absorbency diapers that astronauts wear on space walks.... more

24 Jul 2024 · 18 minutes
How A Shark Scientist Forged Her Own Path

In her book, marine biologist Jasmin Graham writes about uplifting young scientists of color and why she pursues research outside... more

23 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
FDA Panel Rejects MDMA Therapy For PTSD

The panel raised concerns about the study’s methods and failure to address previous instances of research misconduct.

22 Jul 2024 · 18 minutes
A Small Meteor Blazes Over New York City | Tornado Science From ‘Twisters’

The foot-long meteor passed through the Earth’s atmosphere near the Statue of Liberty. Don’t worry, it was fine. Also, the... more

19 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
Why Are There So Many Drug Shortages In The U.S.?

It’s not just Ozempic. There are 323 ongoing drug shortages in the U.S., leaving patients scrambling for necessary medications.

18 Jul 2024 · 33 minutes
What The Small Intestine Can Tell Us About Gut Health

Most gut microbiome research focuses on the colon. But understanding the small intestine might unlock better treatments for GI disorders.

17 Jul 2024 · 12 minutes
Helping Queen Conchs Mate In The Florida Keys

Rising temperatures shut down some conchs’ impulse to reproduce. So scientists are ferrying them to colonies in deeper, cooler waters.

16 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
How Congestion Pricing Can Impact Human Health

Congestion pricing increases commuting costs in cities, but it can also mean better air quality and a healthier population.

15 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
Galaxies ‘Dance’ In Stunning New JWST Image | Why Some Cats Scratch Furniture

As the James Webb Space Telescope marks two years of operations, NASA unveils a new image of two galaxies interacting.... more

12 Jul 2024 · 18 minutes
Your Pain Tolerance May Have Been Passed Down From Neanderthals

Gene variants inherited from Neanderthals can impact pain tolerance and nose shape in modern humans. What else could they influence?

11 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
How Can Iowa’s Agriculture Adapt To Climate Threats?

From drought-resistant crops to making sure farmers of color thrive, here’s how experts in Iowa are looking at the future... more

10 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
How Do They Actually Store The Declaration Of Independence?

At a live event in Washington, Ira talks to restoration experts about the science of preserving America’s founding documents.

09 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
How Politics And Diplomacy Shape Panda Conservation

In this story from 2023, we look back at 80 years of panda conservation, and how “panda diplomacy” paved the... more

08 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
The Best Science Books For Summer 2024

Two science writers and voracious readers have compiled their summer reading recommendations, just for Science Friday fans.

05 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
Avoiding Grilling and Barbecue Pitfalls

In a conversation from 2014, Ira talks marinade myths, charcoal chemistry, and the elusive “smoke ring”—the science behind barbecue and... more

04 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
From Microbes To Mammoths: How Life Transformed The Planet

In “Becoming Earth,” author Ferris Jabr reexamines our relationship to Earth, and makes the case that Earth itself is alive.

03 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
Study Shows Which Kids Are Getting Periods Younger Than Others

The age of first menstruation trended downward from 1950 to 2005, but more so among low-income kids and kids of... more

02 Jul 2024 · 15 minutes
What To Do When Your Hypothesis Is Wrong? Publish!

In an effort to learn from scientific failure, The Journal of Trial Error only publishes “negative” results.

01 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
The Sample From The Far Side Of The Moon | Will The Seine Be Clean Enough For The Olympics?

China’s Chang’e 6 return capsule landed in Mongolia, carrying samples from the far side of the moon. Also, Paris has... more

28 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
The Octopus Overlooked By Science | Squid With ‘Giant’ Eggs Could Be New Species

The larger Pacific striped octopus is unusually social. But it wasn’t recognized by scientists until 2015, despite one man’s efforts.... more

27 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
House Stalls On Bill To Compensate Victims Of Nuclear Testing

The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expired on June 10, but supporters are still fighting to expand it.

26 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
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At a live event in Washington, Ira talks to restoration experts about the science of preserving America’s founding documents.