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Science Friday
Science Friday
Science Friday and WNYC Studios

Brain fun for curious people.

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Episodes

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Outdated and poorly maintained sewage and stormwater systems have led to chronic sewage backups in communities across the country.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
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Heads To Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
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Scientists suspect that beneath Europa’s icy crust is a giant ocean of liquid water. They launched a spacecraft to investigate.