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Science Friday
Science Friday
Science Friday and WNYC Studios

Brain fun for curious people.

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Episodes

Crowdsourced Data Identifies 126 ‘Lost’ Bird Species

Researchers analyzed photos, videos, and audio from crowdsource platforms to identify bird species that have not been spotted in over... more

25 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
20 Years Later, How Are City Climate Plans Actually Going?

When the federal government wavered in its commitment to climate action, cities stepped up. But goals, and success, are hard... more

24 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
It’s Hot. But How Hot? | Canine Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Results

Researchers say the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is a better indicator of heat stress. Also, cancer is the leading cause... more

21 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
Mannequins Help Teach People How To Spot Ticks | Protecting A Flickering Symbol Of Summer Nights

Two mannequins walk into a science lab, and one’s got a big tick problem. She can teach humans how to... more

20 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
‘The Singularity Is Nearer,’ Says Futurist Ray Kurzweil

Two decades after his book “The Singularity is Near,” Kurzweil is back with more predictions about the future of AI.

19 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
Why Do Cephalopods Make Ink?

Squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish use ink to confuse predators and to communicate. But there’s still a lot we don’t understand... more

18 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
Meet The Emotions Behind Teenage Angst In ‘Inside Out 2’

Psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour helped make the film more scientifically accurate to how a teenager’s mind works.

17 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
Elephants Seem To Use Names For Each Other | Kids Discover Rare T. Rex Fossil

A new study used machine learning to analyze elephant vocalizations and identified “contact rumbles” that appear to function as names.... more

14 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
How Sound Rules Life Underwater

In her new book, science journalist Amorina Kingdon explores the astonishing variety of sound in the ocean, and how it... more

13 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
Metal-Absorbing Plants Could Make Mining Greener | A Tiny Fern's Gigantic Genome

Plants called “hyperaccumulators” have evolved to absorb high levels of metals. Scientists want to harness them for greener metal mining.... more

12 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
How Psychological Warfare Moved From Battlefields To Politics

A new book looks at the history of psychological warfare, its connections to science fiction, and how it’s been adapted... more

11 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
Step Aside, DNA. It’s RNA’s Time To Shine.

The COVID vaccines proved that RNA could be extremely powerful. A new book explores even more medical applications for the... more

10 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
A Week Of Milestones For Spaceflight | Mexico Has Elected A Scientist President

Boeing’s Starliner successfully launched and docked at the ISS, SpaceX’s Starship rocket launched and returned. Also, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo brings... more

07 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
The Organ That Gives Birds Their Voices | Common Loons Are Pop Music Icons

Scientists are studying birds’ unique vocal organ, the syrinx, to better understand its evolutionary history. Also, the eerie calls of... more

06 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
Indigenous Nations Are Fighting To Take Back Their Data

Indigenous data sovereignty is the idea that Indigenous Peoples should decide how to collect, own, and use their own data.

05 Jun 2024 · 18 minutes
The Unseen World Of Plant Intelligence

Science journalist Zoë Schlanger discusses plants’ ability to communicate, store memories, and more in her new book, “The Light Eaters.”

04 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
Right-To-Repair Laws Gain Steam In State Legislatures

A growing number of states are adopting laws that force companies to give consumers better options to repair their devices.

03 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
Starliner Crewed Test Flight Rescheduled | Slugs And Snails Like Cities

The much-delayed crewed test flight is back on the calendar, despite a helium leak. Also, researchers used data from the... more

31 May 2024 · 21 minutes
Your ‘Biological Age’ Could Be Different Than How Old You Are

Metabolic markers could eventually result in a test for “biological age,” which considers how things other than time age the... more

30 May 2024 · 17 minutes
High-Speed Rail Gets A Boost In The U.S.

After decades of under-development, spending on high-speed rail projects is ramping up in California, Florida, and the Northeast Corridor.

29 May 2024 · 16 minutes
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Your ‘Biological Age’ Could Be Different Than How Old You Are
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Metabolic markers could eventually result in a test for “biological age,” which considers how things other than time age the body.