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Science Friday
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Brain fun for curious people.

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Episodes

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