Can't see the Tundra for the Trees
A study in Canada revealed that the tundra is shrinking in response to global warming.

CO2 Rising Ever Faster
Carbon dioxide emissions are accelerating everywhere and even the IPCC didn't see it coming. What explains the increase?

US Mortality Likely To Rise As Climate Changes
Increases in extreme hot weather due to global warming may lead to increased mortality. Which cities will be hit hardest?

Shrinking Coral
A new study shows dramatic coral declines at protected and unprotected reefs alike.

Trouble in the Tropics
Tropical species may be at greatest risk for extinction due to climate change.

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Science Face to Face

Ira recently spoke with Nobel-winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel at the New School in New York City. See the archived webcast. (details)

Summer Science Reading List

On June 9, 2009, @scifri asked on Twitter for suggestions for "light but informative, science-y summer reading - geek beach books. any recommendations?" Here's what our followers came up with. Thanks for all the suggestions!

See ASU's Origins Conference

On April 3 we broadcast live from Tempe, Arizona as part of ASU's Origins event. See a web stream of the Origins Symposium here.

Chirp Chirp Tweet Tweet

Science Friday is now on twitter! Check us out at twitter.com/scifri for mini science updates from SciFri staff. To get in on the conversation "tweet" us @scifri.

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