Science Friday

In cancer research, the “seed and soil” hypothesis posits that the tumor is like a seed of... more

For many people, [bubonic plague] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/bubonic-plague-s... more

Today we’re spotlighting an underappreciated group of marine creatures: [sea slugs.] (http... more

There’s an enormous buildout of data centers underway across the country to fuel the AI bo... more

You might think about bats as flitting around in the dark and hunting insects, but some sp... more

The spotted owl has been a conservation flashpoint for more than 30 years. While habitat l... more

A team of scientists is trying to [jumpstart] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/micr... more

When we try to commune with nature, many of us turn toward the living: a walk in the woods... more

Each year, the Ig Nobel Prizes recognize scientific research that first makes you laugh, t... more

A good workout can make you feel triumphant. And even if that isn’t your relationship with... more

It’s a wonderful time of the year: squash, pumpkin, and gourd season. But how do those [gi... more

Have you ever gotten to the end of, say, a jar of peanut butter and wondered if it should ... more

Twenty years ago, a young oncologist started journaling to process his experience treating... more