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Science Friday
Science Friday
Science Friday and WNYC Studios

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Episodes

The Top Dino Discoveries Of 2024 | Can Spiking Eggnog Kill Bacteria From Raw Eggs?

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

25 Dec 2024 · 18 minutes
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
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