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- 1175 - Science From Iowa’s Prairies | Planning To Go See Cicadas? Here’s What To Know
Science Friday is in Ames, Iowa, home to prairies, greater prairie chickens, and an array of wildlife. Also, the co-emergence of two periodical cicada broods is underway. Scientists have tips for how to experience the event.
Fri, 3 May 2024 - 25min - 1174 - Maybe Bonobos Aren't Gentler Than Chimps | Art Meets Ecology In A Mile-Long Poem
A study found aggression between male bonobos to be more frequent than aggression between male chimpanzees. Also, visual artist Todd Gilens created a walkable poem along Reno’s Truckee River that draws parallels between urbanism and stream ecology.
Thu, 2 May 2024 - 17min - 1173 - When Products Collect Data From Your Brain, Where Does It Go?
An array of new products monitors users’ brain waves using caps or headbands. That neural data has few privacy protections.
Wed, 1 May 2024 - 17min - 1172 - Visualizing A Black Hole’s Flares In 3D
Researchers are trying to develop a better picture of what’s happening in the regions closest to a black hole’s event horizon.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 18min - 1171 - The 4,000-Year History of Humans and Silk
For her new book, Aarathi Prasad spent years researching the past and future of silk—and even grew her own silkworms.
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 17min - 1170 - Flint’s Water Crisis, 10 Years Later | Underwater Cables Could Help Detect Tsunamis
While progress has been made in replacing water pipes in Flint, Michigan, many residents say they still don’t know if their tap water is clean or not. Also, scientists are adding sensors to an underwater cable network to monitor changes in the ocean and quickly detect earthquakes and tsunamis.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 25min - 1169 - Fighting Banana Blight | Do Birds Sing In Their Dreams?
America’s most-consumed fruit is at risk from a fungal disease. Researchers in North Carolina are on a mission to save Cavendish bananas. Also, birds move their vocal organs while they sleep, mimicking how they sing. Scientists have translated those movements into synthetic birdsong.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 19min - 1168 - Why Is Solving The Plastic Problem So Hard?
Plastics are everywhere, in packaging, clothing, and even our bodies. Could they be made less integral to manufacturing and more recyclable?
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 17min - 1167 - What Worsening Floods Mean For Superfund Sites
Superfund sites contain extreme pollution. Flooding—made worse by climate change—could carry their toxic contaminants into surrounding areas.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 17min - 1166 - The Global Mental Health Toll Of Climate Change | Capturing DNA From 800 Lakes In One Day
An explosion of research is painting a clearer picture of how climate change is affecting mental health across the globe. Also, a citizen science project aims to find species that have gone unnoticed by sampling the waters of hundreds of lakes worldwide for environmental DNA.
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 18min - 1165 - Clean Energy Transition Progress | Avian Flu In Cattle And Humans Has Scientists Concerned
Global temperature increases are slowing, electric vehicle sales are growing, and renewable energy is now cheaper than some fossil fuels. Also, in a recent outbreak of avian flu, the virus has jumped from birds to cows, and to one dairy worker. A disease ecologist provides context.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 25min - 1164 - A Cheer For The Physics Of Baseball
When you watch a baseball game, you’re also enjoying a spectacular display of science—from physics to biomechanics.
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 17min - 1163 - Carbon Cost Of Urban Gardens And Commercial Farms | Why There's No Superbloom This Year
Some food has a larger carbon footprint when grown in urban settings than on commercial farms, while for other foods the reverse is true. Also, what’s the difference between wildflowers blooming in the desert each spring, and the rare phenomenon of a “superbloom”?
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 18min - 1162 - Inside The Race To Save Honeybees From Parasitic MitesTue, 16 Apr 2024 - 18min
- 1161 - The Brain’s Glial Cells Might Be As Important As Neurons
These lesser-known nervous system cells were long thought to be the “glue” holding neurons together. They’re much more.
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 15min - 1160 - Limits On ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water | An Important Winter Home For Bugs | Eclipse Drumroll
A long-awaited rule from the EPA limits the amounts of six PFAS chemicals allowed in public drinking water supplies. Also, some spiders, beetles, and centipedes spend winter under snow in a layer called the subnivium. Plus, a drumroll for the total solar eclipse.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 25min - 1159 - Investigating Animal Deaths At The National Zoo
When an animal dies at Washington, D.C.’s National Zoo, a pathologist gathers clues about its health and death from a necropsy.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 17min - 1158 - Eating More Oysters Helps Us—And The Chesapeake Bay
In the ever-changing and biodiverse Chesapeake Bay, conservation and food production go hand in hand.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 18min - 1157 - How Trees Keep D.C. And Baltimore Cool
Satellite technology—and community outreach—can help harness trees’ cooling power for city residents.
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 - 12min - 1156 - Predicting Heart Disease From Chest X-Rays With AI | Storing New Memories During Sleep
Dr. Eric Topol discusses the promise of “opportunistic” AI, using medical scans for unintended diagnostic purposes. Also, a study in mice found that the brain tags new memories through a “sharp wave ripple” mechanism that then repeats during sleep.
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 - 18min - 1155 - Recipient Of Pig Kidney Transplant Recovering | Answering Your Questions About April 8 Eclipse
A Massachusetts man who received a kidney from a genetically modified pig is recovering well. Also, on April 8, a total solar eclipse will plunge parts of North America into darkness. Scientists answer the questions you asked.
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 - 30min - 1154 - Our Inevitable Cosmic Apocalypse
We revisit a 2020 interview with cosmologist Katie Mack about how the universe could end. Plus, remembering psychologist Daniel Kahneman.
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 - 18min - 1153 - The Complicated Truths About Offshore Wind And Right Whales
Officials say offshore wind turbines aren’t killing North Atlantic right whales. So why do so many people think otherwise?
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 - 18min - 1152 - The Bumpy Road To Approving New Alzheimer’s Drugs
After a controversial Alzheimer’s medication was discontinued, a new anti-amyloid drug receives extra scrutiny from the FDA.
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 - 17min - 1151 - ‘3 Body Problem’ And The Laws Of Physics | In Defense Of ‘Out Of Place’ Plants
Particle accelerators, nanofibers, and solar physics: The science advisor for the Netflix adaptation breaks down the physics in the show. Also, in her new book, Jessica J. Lee looks at how humans have moved plants around the globe–and how our migrations are intertwined with theirs.
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 - 23min - 1150 - Baltimore Bridge Collapse | Mapping How Viruses Jump Between Species
We look into the engineering reasons why the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed after a ship crashed into it. Also, a new analysis finds that more viruses spread from humans to animals than from animals to humans.
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 20min - 1149 - The Legacy Of Primatologist Frans de Waal
In a conversation from 2019, Dr. Frans de Waal tells the story of a female chimp who didn’t produce enough milk to feed her young. The prominent primatologist, who died this month, helped humans understand the emotional lives of our closest living animal relatives.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1148 - The ‘Asteroid Hunter’ Leading The OSIRIS-REx Mission
In a new memoir, planetary scientist Dr. Dante Lauretta takes readers behind the scenes of a mission to secure a sample from the asteroid Bennu.
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1147 - Swimming Sea Lions Teach Engineers About Fluid Dynamics
Understanding how sea lions move through water could help engineers design better underwater vehicles.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 17min - 1146 - Botanical Rescue Centers Take In Illegally Trafficked Plants
The U.S. Botanic Garden is one of 62 locations across the United States that rescue endangered species poached in the wild.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 17min - 1145 - 2023 Was Hottest Year On Record | The NASA Satellite Studying Plankton
The World Meteorological Organization’s report confirms last year had the highest temperatures on record and predicts an even hotter 2024. Also, NASA’s new PACE satellite will study how these tiny creatures could affect Earth’s climate, and how aerosols influence air quality.
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 24min - 1144 - A Strange-Looking Fish, Frozen In Time
A group of fish called gar, dubbed “living fossils,” may have the slowest rate of evolution of any jawed vertebrate.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 17min - 1143 - What We Know After 4 Years Of COVID-19
Four years ago this week, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Experts say it’s far from over.
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1142 - Science Unlocks The Power Of Flavor In ‘Flavorama’Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 17min
- 1141 - Abortion-Restrictive States Leave Ob-Gyns With Tough Choices
Post-Dobbs, ob-gyns and medical students alike must navigate the risk of criminal prosecution associated with patient care in some states.
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1140 - Nasal Rinsing Safely | How Your Brain Constructs Your Mental Health
A recent study looked into life-threatening Acanthamoeba infections, and a few deaths, linked to the use of tap water with devices like neti pots. And, in ‘The Balanced Brain,’ Dr. Camilla Nord explores the neuroscience behind mental health, and how our brains deal with life’s challenges.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 24min - 1139 - A New Book Puts ‘Math in Drag’
Do you think math is boring? Drag queen Kyne is on a mission to make math fun and accessible for all.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1138 - With This Rare Disorder, No Amount Of Sleep Is Enough
A new book explores idiopathic hypersomnia, which causes overwhelming daytime sleepiness despite ample sleep.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 16min - 1137 - How Election Science Can Support Democracy | The Genetic Roots Of Antibiotic Resistance
The Union of Concerned Scientists has unveiled an election science task force led by experts from across the country. Also, a survey of soil and animal poop samples from around the world identified 18 new species of Enterococcus bacteria.
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1136 - Triple Feature: Dune, Mars, And An Alien On Earth
On the heels of the Oscars, we dive into three films that take us to other worlds: A planetary scientist compares Arrakis from 'Dune' to real planets and analyzes whether life could exist on such a sandy, scorching-hot world. And, in a new documentary, NASA psychologists try to find solutions for the mental health challenges of a three-year trip to Mars. Finally, in the movie “65,” an alien crashes on Earth during the Jurassic era, shocked to discover dinosaurs. An astrobiologist has questions.
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 30min - 1135 - Could This Be The End Of Voyager 1?
Voyager 1 has been sending incoherent data back to Earth, possibly marking the beginning of the end of its decades-old mission.
Fri, 8 Mar 2024 - 12min - 1134 - What It Takes To Care For The US Nuclear Arsenal
The book “Countdown” looks at why the US is modernizing its arsenal, and what it means to exist with nuclear weapons.
Thu, 7 Mar 2024 - 17min - 1133 - A Young Scientist Uplifts The Needs Of Parkinson’s Patients
Neuroscience graduate student Senegal Alfred Mabry is looking at effects of Parkinson’s disease beyond the most visible body tremors.
Wed, 6 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1132 - Snakes Are Evolutionary Superstars | Whale Song Is All In The Larynx
In the trees, through the water, and under the dirt: Snakes evolve faster than their lizard relatives, allowing them to occupy diverse niches. Also, researchers are working to understand just how baleen whales are able to produce their haunting songs.
Tue, 5 Mar 2024 - 24min - 1131 - What’s Behind The Measles Outbreak In Florida?
Two pediatricians discuss the outbreak, vaccine hesitancy, and unraveling public health measures in Florida and beyond.
Mon, 4 Mar 2024 - 17min - 1130 - Pythagoras Was Wrong About Music | Biochar's Potential For Carbon Capture
The Greek philosopher Pythagoras had specific ideas about the mathematical ratios behind music. It turns out that he was wrong. Also, the charcoal-like substance known as biochar packs carbon into a stable form, making it less likely to escape into the atmosphere.
Fri, 1 Mar 2024 - 18min - 1129 - As Space Exploration Expands, So Will Space Law
A new generation of space lawyers will broker deals and handle disputes between countries as the world enters a new era of space exploration.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 18min - 1128 - Blood In The Water: Shark Smell Put To The Test
Despite their reputation as super-smellers, sharks don’t have a better sense of smell than other fish. One researcher investigates.
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1127 - How Trivia Experts Recall Facts | One Ant Species Sent Ripples Through A Food Web
How can some people recall random facts so easily? It may have to do with what else they remember about the moment they learned the information. Also, in Kenya, an invading ant species pushed out ants that protected acacia trees. That had cascading effects for elephants, zebras, lions, and buffalo.
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 24min - 1126 - OpenAI’s New Product Makes Incredibly Realistic Fake Videos
A security expert weighs in on Sora, OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator, and the risks it could pose, especially during an election year.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1125 - Private Spacecraft Makes Historic Moon Landing | New Cloud Seeding Technique
The Odysseus lander, made by Intuitive Machines and launched by SpaceX a week ago, is the first commercial mission to soft-land on the moon. Also, scientists try swapping silver iodide for liquid propane to keep long-running cloud seeding programs effective in warmer temperatures.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 18min - 1124 - Making Chemistry More Accessible To Blind And Low-Vision People
Scientists are working to make chemical research more accessible to blind and low-vision students through 3D-printed models and modified equipment.
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 16min - 1123 - Understanding And Curbing Generative AI’s Energy Consumption
As the environmental costs of tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E mount, governments are demanding more clarity from tech companies.
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1122 - Which Feathered Dinosaurs Could Fly? | Some French Cheeses At Risk Of Extinction
Researchers found that a specific number and symmetry of certain feathers can indicate whether a bird (or dinosaur) could fly. Plus, a lack of diversity in the microbes that make Camembert, brie, and some blue cheeses could mean we bid adieu to some French varieties.
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 22min - 1121 - Climate Scientist Michael Mann Wins Defamation Case
Michael Mann discusses what the victory means for the public understanding of climate science—and for bad-faith attacks on scientists.
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1120 - Odysseus Lander Heads To The Moon | Ohio Chemical Spill, One Year Later
If successful, Odysseus will be the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since the Apollo mission. And, in East Palestine, Ohio, the stream that flows under residents’ houses is still polluted following a train derailment and chemical spill.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 21min - 1119 - One Crisis After Another: Designing Cities For Resiliency
The leaders of a global architecture and design firm discuss how design can help communities adapt to global crises.
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1118 - Using Sound To Unpack The History Of Astronomy
A new podcast series examines sonified space data to explore pivotal moments throughout the history of astronomy.
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1117 - Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising In Young People | What An AI Learns From A Baby
Colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common among adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Plus, associating images and sounds from a child’s daily life helped teach a computer model a set of basic nouns.
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 23min - 1116 - A Black Physician’s Analysis Of The Legacy Of Racism In Medicine
In a new book, Dr. Uché Blackstock reflects on her experiences as a Black physician and the structural racism embedded in medicine.
Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 18min - 1115 - Faraway Planets With Oceans Of Magma | The Art And Science Of Trash Talk
Hycean planets were thought to be covered by oceans of water, but a new study suggests it could be magma instead. And, author Rafi Kohan explains the psychological and physiological responses to trash talk, ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
Fri, 9 Feb 2024 - 20min - 1114 - Is Each Fingerprint On Your Hand Unique? | In This Computer Component, Data Slides Through Honey
A new study uses artificial intelligence to show that each of our ten fingerprints are remarkably similar to one another. Plus, honey could be the secret ingredient in building a more eco-friendly “memristor,” which transmits data through malleable pathways.
Thu, 8 Feb 2024 - 18min - 1113 - The FDA Approved The First CRISPR-Based Therapy. What’s Next?
The first CRISPR gene-editing treatment is a cure for sickle cell disease. Are we on the cusp of a gene therapy revolution?
Wed, 7 Feb 2024 - 18min - 1112 - Protecting The ‘Satan’ Tarantula | If Termites Wore Stripes, Would Spiders Still Eat Them?
A team of scientists in Ecuador is on a mission to describe new-to-science tarantula species to help secure conservation protections. And, undergraduate researchers pasted striped capes onto termites’ backs to see if a well-known warning sign would fend off predators.
Tue, 6 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1111 - Scientists Are Uncovering A World Of ‘Dark Matter’ Carcinogens
New findings about how substances like air pollutants can trigger cancer may help reveal carcinogens we were unaware of.
Mon, 5 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1110 - Syphilis Cases Up 80% Since 2018 | The Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef In The World
There has been a boom of syphilis cases, including a 180% increase in congenital syphilis cases, despite other STI levels staying stable. Also, the world's largest deep-sea reef stretches for hundreds of miles in near-freezing waters and total darkness, but it’s bustling with life.
Fri, 2 Feb 2024 - 25min - 1109 - Expanding Our Umwelt: Understanding Animal Experiences
Writing about animals’ sensory experiences in ‘An Immense World’ changed author Ed Yong’s own worldview—and hobbies.
Thu, 1 Feb 2024 - 17min - 1108 - How Signing Characters Help Deaf Children Learn Language
A lab at Gallaudet University is creating television shows with signing characters to increase literacy in both English and ASL.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 18min - 1107 - ‘Mysterious’ Canine Illness: What Dog Owners Should Know
Veterinary experts discuss what is known about the potential respiratory pathogen—or pathogens—and which dogs are most at risk.
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 17min - 1106 - An App For People Of Color To Rate Their Birthing Experiences | How Different Animals See
Irth is a “Yelp-like” app to help expectant parents make informed decisions by exposing bias and racism in healthcare systems. Also, a new video camera system shows the colors of the natural world as different animals see them.
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 18min - 1105 - NASA Opens Canister With Asteroid Sample | ADHD Prescription Rates Spiked During The Pandemic
Engineers had to design bespoke tools to open the OSIRIS-REx capsule nearly four months after it arrived back on Earth. Also, prescription rates for ADHD drugs rose by 30% from 2020-2022, with large increases among women and young people.
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 25min - 1104 - AI Helps Find Ancient Artifacts In The Great Lakes | An Artist Combines Indigenous Textiles With Modern Tech
Researchers in Michigan modeled a prehistoric land bridge and used AI to predict where caribou–and humans–might have traveled along it. Also, artist Sarah Rosalena uses Indigenous weaving, ceramics, and sculpture practices to create art that challenges tech’s future.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 17min - 1103 - When The ‘Personal’ Computer Turned 30
In a conversation from 2014, Ira and guests looked back on the early days of personal computing, talk about how the Macintosh came to be, and reflect on what the anniversary of the Mac meant after 30 years.
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 31min - 1102 - How The Moon Transformed Life On Earth, From Climate to TimekeepingTue, 23 Jan 2024 - 27min
- 1101 - From Scans To Office Visits: How Will AI Shape Medicine?
Scientists are testing artificial intelligence’s ability to read imaging results, make diagnoses, and more. Listeners call in.
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 33min - 1100 - Rhesus Monkey Cloned With Modified Approach Has Survived Into Adulthood
In China, a cloned rhesus monkey has lived for over two years, signifying advances in cloning and reproductive gene editing technology.
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 12min - 1099 - 3,000 Types Of Brain Cells Categorized In Massive Brain Cell Atlas
The new atlas catalogs cell types by the genes they express, which could help medical researchers tailor treatments.
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 19min - 1098 - Brain ‘Organoids’: Lab-Grown Cell Clusters Model Brain Functions
Scientists can coax stem cells into clusters that mimic the functions of brain regions, which could help us understand brain disorders.
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 13min - 1097 - The Lasting Allure Of Shackleton’s ‘Endurance’
In a conversation from March 2023, the maritime archeologist who found the storied wreck discusses the mission and his new book.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 18min - 1096 - How Close Are We To Answers About Aliens?
Dr. Adam Frank discusses the human fascination with extraterrestrial life—and the scientific search for it—in his new book.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 33min - 1095 - NASA Delays Crewed Moon Missions | Top Technologies To Watch In 2024
With this week’s delays to Artemis II and III, astronauts likely won’t walk on the moon until 2026 at the earliest. Also, weight-loss drugs, AI, clean-energy tech and more: digging into MIT Technology Review’s annual list with executive editor Amy Nordrum.
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 24min - 1094 - To Get Ready For Mars, NASA Studies How The Body Changes In Space
Spending time in space affects everything from eyesight to bone health. NASA’s CIPHER program will measure these changes and more.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 17min - 1093 - Science Journalism Is Shrinking–Along With Public Trust In Science
In 2023, a flood of science journalists lost their jobs. At the same time, public trust in science continues to decline.
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 17min - 1092 - (Part 2) Endangered Species Act At 50: Orchids And Red Wolves
It's been 50 years since the Endangered Species Act established protections for plant and animal species at risk of extinction. Conservationists discuss ongoing efforts to protect orchids and red wolves.
Tue, 9 Jan 2024 - 18min - 1091 - (Part 1) Endangered Species Act at 50: Hawaiian Land Snails
It's been 50 years since the Endangered Species Act established protections for plant and animal species at risk of extinction. Two conservationists discuss the effort to save Hawaiian land snails.
Mon, 8 Jan 2024 - 17min - 1090 - Solar Activity Flares Up In 2024 | Underground Hydrogen Reserves And Clean Energy
Look out for a total solar eclipse, more solar flares, and the Parker Solar Probe’s closest approach to the sun. Also, underground hydrogen stores have raised renewable energy hopes, but can the industry overcome the logistical hurdles of distributing it?
Fri, 5 Jan 2024 - 25min - 1089 - SciFri Reads ‘The Alchemy Of Us’
In November 2023, the SciFri Book Club met with author Ainissa Ramirez to talk about how our values are baked into our creations—and the people who helped bring them into reality.
Thu, 4 Jan 2024 - 36min - 1088 - SciFri Reads ‘The Kaiju Preservation Society’
In August 2023, the SciFri Book Club talked with author John Scalzi about what it takes to write a believable monster onto the page.
Wed, 3 Jan 2024 - 46min - 1087 - Star Trek’s Science Advisor Reveals The Real Astrophysics On Screen
In a conversation from May 2023, astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald talks about consulting on the famous series and the real (and fictional) science on screen.
Tue, 2 Jan 2024 - 29min - 1086 - A Mathematician Asks ‘Is Math Real?’
When math is based on abstract concepts, how do we know it’s correct? In a conversation from October 2023, Dr. Eugenia Cheng takes on that question in a new book.
Mon, 1 Jan 2024 - 34min - 1085 - Unmasking Owls’ Mysteries | Why It Feels So Good To Eat Chocolate
In conversations from 2023, Jennifer Ackerman’s delves into owls' mysteries, and an artificial tongue helps researchers understand how texture impacts what people like about chocolate.
Fri, 29 Dec 2023 - 20min - 1084 - SciFri Reads ‘The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023’
Earlier this year, the SciFri Book Club met to reflect on our favorite stories from last year and the future of scientific discovery and journalism.
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 - 54min - 1083 - The Unseen World Of Seaweeds | Should 'Dark Fungi' Species Get Names?
In a conversation from 2023, an author celebrates the beautiful and underappreciated seaweeds shaping coastlines around the world. Also, scientists have recovered the DNA of thousands of new species of fungi from the environment, but they aren’t eligible for scientific names.
Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 30min - 1082 - How 'Panda Diplomacy' Led To Conservation Success
For decades, panda policy has guided conservation advancements. Now, pandas in the US are being returned to China.
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 - 30min - 1081 - Music’s Emotional Power Can Shape Memories—And Your Perception Of Time
Researchers used music to elicit different emotions, then looked at how shifts in emotion influenced participants’ memory formation.
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 - 16min - 1080 - Top Science News Stories of 2023 | Solar Panels In Historic Cape Cod
This year brought us new vaccines, a highly anticipated asteroid sample, and an update to T. rex’s smile. Also, local historic committees in Cape Cod are blocking some residents from installing solar panels, citing visual impact on the neighborhood.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 17min - 1079 - Pennsylvania Drug Laws May Limit Syringe Services | These Romance Novels Represent Black Women In Science
Pennsylvania will receive more than $1.6 billion in opioid settlement funds. But state laws may prevent that money from going to syringe services. Also, Dr. Carlotta Berry writes romance novels about Black women in the sciences to encourage more people to go into the field.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 18min - 1078 - Flame Retardant From Cocoa Pod Husks | The Oozy Physics Of Oobleck
Scientists are using leftover cocoa pod husks to extract lignin, an organic polymer that can become flame retardant, foam, or a straw. Also, Non-Newtonian fluids challenge our ideas of what’s liquid and what’s solid. We now have a better understanding of how they work.
Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 18min - 1077 - The Military’s Carbon Footprint Is A Hidden Cost Of Defense
A recent report estimates that climate reparations of the US and UK militaries would reach $111 billion.
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 17min - 1076 - High Energy Cosmic Ray Detected | These Penguins Are The Masters Of Microsleeping
While they’re nesting, chinstrap penguins take thousands of seconds-long naps a day. It adds up. Also, powerful cosmic rays like the “Amaterasu” particle are typically caused by celestial events. This one’s source is unknown.
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