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#150

Biologists Call For A Halt To ‘Mirror Life’ Research

You’re probably familiar with the concept of handedness—a glove made for your left
hand looks basically like the one for your right hand, but won’t fit—it’s a ... Read more
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The Breakthrough Technologies To Watch In 2025

Each year, the journalists at the MIT Technology Review publish a list of [10
breakthrough technologies] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/br... Read more
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#148

What Scientists Have Learned From 125 Years Of Bird Counts

This winter marks the 125th year of [Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count,]
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#147

Scientists Predict Loss Of Deep Snow In Most Of U.S.

Researchers have projected that by the end of the century, days where snow covers
the ground will [virtually disappear] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/seg... Read more
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03 Jan 2025

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#146

Jane Goodall On Life Among Chimpanzees

Few living scientists are as iconic as Dr. Jane Goodall. The legendary primatologist
spent decades working with chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe National ... Read more
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31 Dec 2024

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#145

The Science That Captivated SciFri’s Reporters In 2024

Today, we’re taking time to reflect on all that 2024 brought us in the world of science,
from the total solar eclipse in April to the demise of the Ingenuity helico... Read more
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30 Dec 2024

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#144

Health, Astronomy, And Climate Experts On 2024’s Coolest Science

It’s been an exciting and hectic year in science discovery and innovation. We’ve
reported on stories from across many fields of science—from city climat... Read more
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27 Dec 2024

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#143

Meet Leaders Of 3 Local Conservation Projects | Preserving ‘Space Junk’ Left On Mars

What makes three very different conservation projects so successful? These experts
say it’s getting the community involved. And, archaeologists make a cas... Read more
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26 Dec 2024

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#142

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, even old-fashioned egg... Read more
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25 Dec 2024

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#141

Parker Solar Probe Will Make Closest-Ever Approach To Sun

On December 24, NASA’s [Parker Solar Probe]
(https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/nasa-parker-solar-probe/?utm... Read more
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24 Dec 2024

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#140

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 could have c... Read more
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23 Dec 2024

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#139

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 drone sightings in the new... Read more
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20 Dec 2024

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#138

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 a materials science discovery, scienti... Read more
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19 Dec 2024

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#137

8.5 Hours Of Daily Sitting Linked To Higher BMI And Cholesterol

Sitting is a big part of modern life. Many people work at a desk all day, have long
commutes, or at least enjoy some time relaxing on the couch at the end... Read more
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18 Dec 2024

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#136

The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’ | A Pregnancy Play Inspired By Mushroom Re...

The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’
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17 Dec 2024

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#135

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 and the same. Also, the host of th... Read more
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16 Dec 2024

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#134

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 warnings of food recalls,... Read more
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13 Dec 2024

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#133

You Share Your Gut Microbiome With Your Friends

The microbiome, the network of tens of [trillions of microbes]
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#132

Marie Curie And The Women Scientists Who Became Her Legacy

When you consider someone’s legacy in science, you might think about their biggest
discovery, their list of publications, or their titles, awards, and prizes. But... Read more
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11 Dec 2024

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#131

Protecting Against Poison Exposure This Holiday Season

There are a lot of holiday gatherings at this time of year, and families getting
together can mean that kids are in places that don’t normally have a lot ... Read more
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10 Dec 2024

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#130

2024’s Best Science Books For Kids

It’s that time of the  year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that
spark a love of science for the kids in your life.  Ira talks with Mahnaz Da... Read more
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09 Dec 2024

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09 Dec 2024


#129

Supreme Court Case On Regulation Of Vapes | Predicting Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions

The Supreme Court hears a case centering on the FDA’s denial of applications for
nicotine-based vapes containing flavored liquid seen as addictive for you... Read more
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06 Dec 2024

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06 Dec 2024


#128

A Theatrical Tribute To Unexpected Science

The Ig Nobel awards are a salute to achievements that, in the words of the
organizers, “make people laugh, then think.”  Each year, the editors of t... Read more
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05 Dec 2024

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#127

'They Might Be Giants' Sings About Science

As part of Science Friday’s 33rd anniversary show, we’re revisiting our listeners’
favorite stories, including this one from 2009. In the album “ [Here Com... Read more
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04 Dec 2024

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#126

What Was It Like To Witness The End Of The Dinosaurs?

As part of Science Friday’s 33rd anniversary show, we’re revisiting our listeners’
favorite stories, including this one from 2022. 66 million years ago, a ma... Read more
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03 Dec 2024

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03 Dec 2024


#125

A Nobel Prize For Chemistry Work ‘Totally Separate From Biology’

In 2022, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi of Stanford
University, Dr. Morten Meldal of the University of Copenhagen, and Dr. K... Read more
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02 Dec 2024

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#124

Alan Alda Reflects On Life With Parkinson’s

In 2018, actor, author and science communicator Alan Alda spoke publicly about his
diagnosis for Parkinson’s Disease. Alda, who is best known for his role in ... Read more
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29 Nov 2024

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29 Nov 2024


#123

A Horn Of Potato Plenty | Adding Marbling To Fake Meat For An Extra-Realistic Bite

Just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato
nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts. And, irregular, fatty marbling giv... Read more
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28 Nov 2024

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28 Nov 2024


#122

A Nutritionist Clarifies Some Common Health Claims

We recently asked our listeners which dubious health claims they’ve been seeing in
their social media feeds or being circulated by friends and family. Unsur... Read more
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27 Nov 2024

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#121

Restoring Drinking Water After Hurricane Helene | Oyster Shell Reefs And Sea Level Rise

Fifty-three days after Hurricane Helene, residents of Asheville can safely drink their
tap water without boiling it. Why did it take so long? And, tribes’ historic l... Read more
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