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Science Friday
Science Friday
Science Friday and WNYC Studios

Brain fun for curious people.

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Episodes

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
Science Friday
Supreme Court Case On Regulation Of Vapes | Predicting Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions
Science Friday