SciFri
Entertaining conversations about science, technology and other stuff that’ll blow your mind and help you make sense of our weird, fascinating world. From supermassive black holes to superbugs, Science Friday brings you the latest in science news and connects you with leading experts to dig deeper. The show is hosted by Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman, and is distributed by WNYC Studios to over 500 public radio stations across the country.
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It's squash, pumpkin, and gourd season! Test your knowledge on these colorful fall favorites with Chris Hernandez, director of the University of New Hampshire’s squash, pumpkin, and melon breeding program. Listen to the full episode here: buff.ly/gsxMXBU
10 hours ago | [YT] | 9
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🦃 🎈From turkey snoods to giant balloons, Thanksgiving is giving science. Explore our holiday-themed collection, stuffed with audience favorites: buff.ly/LmjsZ56
2 days ago | [YT] | 14
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JADES-GS-z14-0 is one of the most distant galaxies ever observed using the James Webb Space Telescope. According to a recent study, it may have a "dark star" at its core. That is, if dark stars actually exist: buff.ly/8pOGELL
3 days ago | [YT] | 22
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Don't let your dreams be dreams. ✨ After immigrating to the U.S. from Lebanon, neuroscientist Ardem Patapoutian found belonging in science—and did Nobel-winning work on the sense of touch: buff.ly/boCE6ZY
5 days ago | [YT] | 28
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"When they get shocked they fly out of the water. And I’m not talking a foot, two feet. They’ll fly 10 feet to 12 feet out of the water. And at the bow of the ship, there are these two fish technicians who are there with nets, ready to catch them," WBEZ reporter Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco told SciFri of invasive carp in the Illinois River, shown in our #PictureOfTheWeek. Now, there’s a proposed project to stop the fish—but it’s expensive, and not everyone agrees it’s the best solution: buff.ly/avmUipw
1 week ago | [YT] | 26
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In the 1600s, scientists created displays of real human nerves and veins on large, wooden tables. Museum curator Bruce Simpson applauds Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein" for taking note. Read the article to learn more: buff.ly/TgtxOt1
1 week ago | [YT] | 36
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We're thrilled to share that "The Leap," from Science Friday and The Hypothesis Fund, is a winner of the 2025 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Gold Award for Audio. Explore the entire 10-part series here: buff.ly/rlL5C0h
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 20
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Information scientist Jed Brubaker used to think it best to delete the social media profiles of deceased loved ones. His research changed his mind: buff.ly/8pmUDHF
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 24
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Our #PictureOfTheWeek is a bit fishy. 🍣
"Wildtype is the only company that is making and selling lab-grown fish to restaurants in the US," says SciFri Producer Kathleen Davis, who gave its salmon a try in San Francisco. Can you guess which fish is lab-grown and which is traditional in this photo?
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 11
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Behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner is a lover of horror. But sometimes, the genre isn't enough to get everyone's heart rate up, he explains: buff.ly/65RuAZY
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 19
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