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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... Read more
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#149
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... 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,] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/125-years-audubon-christmas... Read more... Read more
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06 Jan 2025
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06 Jan 2025
#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... Read more
03 Jan 2025
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03 Jan 2025
#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... Read more
31 Dec 2024
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31 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
30 Dec 2024
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30 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
27 Dec 2024
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27 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
26 Dec 2024
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26 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
25 Dec 2024
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18:59
25 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
24 Dec 2024
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24 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
23 Dec 2024
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18:59
23 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
20 Dec 2024
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26:43
20 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
19 Dec 2024
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19 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
18 Dec 2024
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18 Dec 2024
#136
The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’ | A Pregnancy Play Inspired By Mushroom Re...
The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’ --------------------------------------------------------- When it comes to PFAS che... Read more... Read more
17 Dec 2024
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17 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
16 Dec 2024
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16 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
13 Dec 2024
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13 Dec 2024
#133
You Share Your Gut Microbiome With Your Friends
The microbiome, the network of tens of [trillions of microbes] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/you-share-your-gut-microbiom... Read more... Read more
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12 Dec 2024
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12 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
11 Dec 2024
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11 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
10 Dec 2024
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10 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
09 Dec 2024
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18:43
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... Read more
06 Dec 2024
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25:39
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... Read more
05 Dec 2024
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49:12
05 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
04 Dec 2024
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04 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
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... Read more
02 Dec 2024
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02 Dec 2024
#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... Read more
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... Read more
28 Nov 2024
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19:18
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... Read more
27 Nov 2024
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18:17
27 Nov 2024
#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... Read more