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

Strange Relations
A tiny grass family turns out to be an ancient flower lineage.

Sharks Dwindle; Shellfish Suffer
The sea is running out of sharks and that's bad news for shellfish.

Leech On Me
A 200-year-old controversy is put to rest: Genetic tests show that FDA-approved leech is not one species, but three.

A Human Shield--for Moose
Moose are birthing babies closer and closer to the road.

Lousey Death
Pink salmon populations are careening towards collapse--but this time fishing isn't the cause.

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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.

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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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A Thicker Skin--for Snails
Snails bulk up their shells in response to predators. What triggers the process? (2008-06-10)

Trouble in the Tropics
Tropical species may be at greatest risk for extinction due to climate change. (2008-09-04)

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