Science Friday podcast

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.

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.

 

#1261

AI Music Is On The Charts. Where Does It Go From Here?

In recent months, [AI music] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/AI-music-breaking-ont... more

2 hrs Ago

21 MINS

21:11

2 hrs Ago


#1260

The Surprising Science Of Why Sneakers Squeak

March Madness is almost upon us, which means basketball arenas across the country will be ... more

Yesterday

14 MINS

14:13

Yesterday


#1259

Can ‘Suggestion-Box Science’ Make Public Health More Useful?

Skepticism around public health policy, experts and institutions has left some researchers... more

07 Mar 2026

17 MINS

17:51

07 Mar 2026


#1258

Fixing Society's Toughest Problems? ‘It’s On You’

Ever heard an alcohol ad that tells you to “please drink responsibly”? Or a gambling ad th... more

06 Mar 2026

18 MINS

18:02

06 Mar 2026


#1257

3D Images Of Galaxies Will Rock You (Ft. Queen)

"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from realit... more

05 Mar 2026

22 MINS

22:30

05 Mar 2026


#1256

Slow Release Of Federal Science Funds Holds Up Research

Earlier this year, Congress pushed back on the Trump administration’s attempts to slash fu... more

04 Mar 2026

12 MINS

12:43

04 Mar 2026


#1255

The Evolution Of An Enzyme Engineer Who Changed Chemistry

In nature, enzymes are the catalysts that make much of biology work. They jumpstart chemic... more

03 Mar 2026

29 MINS

29:57

03 Mar 2026


#1254

The Art And Science Of Staving Off Cognitive Decline

The new semi-autobiographical play “The Reservoir” spins a comedic [narrative around cogni... more

02 Mar 2026

17 MINS

17:19

02 Mar 2026


#1253

Into the Woods, From Chestnut Genetics To Tiny Forests

American chestnut trees once towered over the landscape, dominating forests in parts of th... more

27 Feb 2026

18 MINS

18:21

27 Feb 2026


#1252

EPA Rescinds The Legal Basis For Regulating Greenhouse Gases

On February 12, the Environmental Protection Agency dealt a major blow to the government’s... more

26 Feb 2026

12 MINS

12:28

26 Feb 2026


#1251

How One Gene Affects Alzheimer’s Risk

An estimated 500,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States ea... more

25 Feb 2026

12 MINS

12:30

25 Feb 2026


#1250

Are My THC Gummies Going Away?

Does the availability of “hemp-derived” THC products have you dazed and confused? [A legal... more

24 Feb 2026

18 MINS

18:40

24 Feb 2026


#1249

Why Aren’t There Biomarkers For Mental Illness?

Despite major advances in our understanding of the biology of mental health disorders,  th... more

23 Feb 2026

12 MINS

12:22

23 Feb 2026


#1248

Autism Rates Appear To Be Even Across Sexes. Diagnosis Is Not

There’s a long-held idea that autism is more prevalent in boys than girls—the CDC says it’... more

21 Feb 2026

18 MINS

18:04

21 Feb 2026


#1247

AMA Joins Effort To Launch Independent Vaccine Review Panel

The gap between vaccine science and vaccine policy has been widening under Health Secretar... more

20 Feb 2026

12 MINS

12:16

20 Feb 2026


#1246

What A Snow Drought In The West Means For The Rest Of 2026

While parts of the eastern and southern US have had unusually high snowfall this year, Col... more

19 Feb 2026

17 MINS

17:57

19 Feb 2026


#1245

Jump, Spin, Glide: The Science Of Figure Skating

Figure skating is a fan favorite at the Winter Olympics—for every event, the stands are pa... more

18 Feb 2026

17 MINS

17:38

18 Feb 2026


#1244

How Are State-Run Psilocybin Therapy Programs Going?

In Oregon and Colorado, you can book an appointment for [psilocybin therapy] (https://www.... more

17 Feb 2026

19 MINS

19:12

17 Feb 2026


#1243

A Little Grime Can Boost Kids’ Health. But What Kind?

You may have heard that a little dirt is good for kids. It helps them build up their immun... more

16 Feb 2026

17 MINS

17:25

16 Feb 2026


#1242

Mating, Marriage, And Monogamy In The Age Of Apps

With so many dating apps—and so many people using them—why are a record number of American... more

14 Feb 2026

17 MINS

17:36

14 Feb 2026


#1241

What A Tea Party With A Bonobo Taught Us About Imagination

Our ability to imagine is part of what makes us who we are—not just as individuals, but al... more

13 Feb 2026

12 MINS

12:34

13 Feb 2026