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Science Friday
Science Friday and WNYC Studios
150 episodes
3 days ago
Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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Life Sciences
Science,
Natural Sciences
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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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Life Sciences
Science,
Natural Sciences
Episodes (20/150)
Science Friday
What Do mRNA Funding Cuts Mean For Future US Research?
RFK Jr. canceled nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine research funding. Plus, the latest climate news, from flooding in Alaska to new EVs.
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3 days ago
19 minutes 37 seconds

Science Friday
Breast Milk Is Understudied. What Are Scientists Learning Now?
There are a lot of claims about breast milk, but we know little about this sophisticated substance. Two researchers update us on the latest.
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4 days ago
18 minutes 47 seconds

Science Friday
When Headaches Are Ruining Your Life, Where Can You Turn?
In “The Headache,” a science journalist documents his quest to understand his own cluster headaches.
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5 days ago
18 minutes 50 seconds

Science Friday
Remembering Apollo 13 Astronaut James Lovell
The late James Lovell was commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission. In 1995, he recounted the story of the real-life space drama.
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6 days ago
28 minutes 58 seconds

Science Friday
‘Underground Atlas’ Shows How Vulnerable Fungal Networks Are
Underground fungal networks are crucial to life on Earth. But a new map shows that less than 10% of fungal hotspots are in protected areas.
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1 week ago
18 minutes 34 seconds

Science Friday
Lithium May Have A Role In Causing—And Treating—Alzheimer’s
This important breakthrough and other research projects have lost funding because of Trump’s cuts to the NIH.
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1 week ago
26 minutes 30 seconds

Science Friday
Are Cold Plunges Actually Good For You?
A researcher who studies the effects of extreme cold on the body throws a few drops of icy water on the social media trend. Also, why mammoths make great mascots.
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1 week ago
18 minutes 11 seconds

Science Friday
A Nagasaki Survivor And Physician Recounts His Life's Work
Dr. Masao Tomonaga was 2 years old when the US bombed Nagasaki. Eighty years later, he reflects on a lifetime of treating other survivors.
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1 week ago
18 minutes 58 seconds

Science Friday
65 Genomes Expand Our Picture Of Human Genetics
Researchers closely examined the genomes of 65 individuals to paint a more complex, and more complete, picture of human genetic diversity.
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1 week ago
18 minutes 22 seconds

Science Friday
How The Moon Transformed Life On Earth
A new book explores how the moon changed us—and how we’ve changed the moon.
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2 weeks ago
14 minutes 29 seconds

Science Friday
EPA Seeks To Revoke Scientific Basis For Greenhouse Gas Rules
The “endangerment finding” is the basis for regulations on emissions from cars, power plants, and more. Plus, a robot performs surgery.
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes 51 seconds

Science Friday
You Can Whistle While You Work—But How Does A Whistle Work?
Whistling requires attention to your mouth, muscles, and breath. Here’s how it works, and how to get better at it.
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2 weeks ago
17 minutes 41 seconds

Science Friday
A Reptile’s Baffling Backfin And The Math Of Dashing Dinos
Paleontologists identified a new ancient reptile appendage. And, how fast did dinosaurs run? A longstanding equation for dino speed may be wrong.
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes 44 seconds

Science Friday
NASA Employees Protest Cuts In Formal Dissent Letter
Retired astronaut Cady Coleman explains why she felt compelled to sign “The Voyager Declaration.”
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2 weeks ago
13 minutes 2 seconds

Science Friday
Where Are We On The Science Of Menopause?
Menopause research began in earnest about 30 years ago. Two experts want you to know that we’ve actually learned a lot—and it’s not all bad.
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3 weeks ago
18 minutes 41 seconds

Science Friday
EPA To Shut Down Scientific Research Arm
The EPA’s Office of Research and Development studies things like PFAS, air pollution, and chemical safety to develop environmental standards.
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3 weeks ago
12 minutes 41 seconds

Science Friday
Parker Solar Probe Captures Closest-Ever Images Of The Sun
The newly released images from a December flyby are so detailed that scientists can see explosions and the flow of solar winds.
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3 weeks ago
18 minutes 1 second

Science Friday
Climate Change Is Upending The Home Insurance Market
Across the country, premiums are rising and insurers are pulling out of markets that are most at risk for climate change-fueled disasters.
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3 weeks ago
18 minutes 30 seconds

Science Friday
What The Sigma Is Algospeak?
You might think sticking out your gyatt for the rizzler is chopped, but “Algospeak” author Adam Aleksic says we should let Gen Alpha cook.
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3 weeks ago
18 minutes 32 seconds

Science Friday
How Millions Of Flies Can Help Stop The New World Screwworm
The New World Screwworm is creeping north, threatening cattle in Mexico and the US. Fighting flies with flies has worked before.
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3 weeks ago
12 minutes 41 seconds

Science Friday
Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.