Science Friday

Brain fun for curious people.

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Science In Space, Sports and COVID, Science Diction. July 31, 2020, Part 1


Astronauts have conducted all sorts of experiments in the International Space Station—from observations of microgravity on the human to body to growing space lettuce. But recently, cosmonauts bioengineered human cartilage cells into 3D structures aboard


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 July 31, 2020  47m
 
 

SciFri Extra: The Origin Of The Word 'Ketchup'


Science Diction is back! This time around, the team is investigating the science, language, and history of food. First up: Digging into America's favorite condiment, ketchup! At the turn of the 20th century, 12 young men sat in the basement of the Depart


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 July 28, 2020  19m
 
 

Three Missions To Mars, COVID Fact Check, Solar Probes. July 24, 2020, Part 1


As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, your news feed is likely still overflowing with both breaking research and rumors. Virologist Angela Rasmussen of Columbia University joins Ira once again to Fact Check Your Feed, discussing everything from two vaccine


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 July 24, 2020  49m
 
 

Long-Term COVID Effects, Dicamba and Agriculture, Mosquitoes. July 24, 2020, Part 2


Since the beginning of the pandemic, hospitals have been treating and triaging an influx of COVID-19 patients. Hundreds of thousands of seriously ill patients have been hospitalized, with some having to stay and receive care for months at a time.   But n


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 July 24, 2020  47m
 
 

How Brains Organize Smells, Plant Evolution In Art, New Hearing Aids. July 17, 2020, Part 2


How we smell has been a bit of a mystery to scientists. Other senses are easier to understand: For example, it’s possible to predict what a color will look like based on its wavelength. But predicting what a new molecule will smell like is more difficult


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 July 18, 2020  46m
 
 

Coronavirus And Schools, New Mars Rover. July 17, 2020, Part 1


As we approach August, many of our young listeners and their parents are starting to think about going back to school. Usually, that might mean getting new notebooks and pencils, and the excitement of seeing classmates after a summer apart. But COVID-19


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 July 17, 2020  47m
 
 

Great Indoors, Science Museums, Who Owns The Sky. July 10, 2020, Part 2


A whole lot of folks’ summer plans have been cut short this season. Maybe you were planning a family road trip to visit a national park. Or your local science museum. Now, you can watch from home, as Emily Graslie, executive producer, host, and writer fo


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 July 10, 2020  46m
 
 

Degrees of Change: Changing Behavior. July 10, 2020, Part 1


Over the past months, our Degrees of Change series has looked at some of the many ways our actions affect the climate, and how our changing climate is affecting us—from the impact of the fashion industry on global emissions to the ways in which coastal c


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 July 10, 2020  46m
 
 

Summer Science Books, Naked Mole Rats. July 3, 2020, Part 2


The pandemic has nixed many summer vacation plans, but our summer science book list will help you still escape. While staying socially distant, you can take a trip to the great outdoors to unlock the mysteries of bird behaviors. Or instead of trekking to


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 July 3, 2020  46m
 
 

Making The Outdoors Great For Everyone. July 3, 2020, Part 1


It’s the start to a holiday weekend, which often means spending time outdoors, whether that’s going to the beach, on a hike, or grilling in a park. But not everyone feels safe enjoying the great outdoors—and we’re not talking about getting mosquito bites


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 July 3, 2020  47m