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Sharks Dwindle; Shellfish Suffer
The sea is running out of sharks and that's bad news for shellfish.
Shrinking Coral
A new study shows dramatic coral declines at protected and unprotected reefs alike.
Lousey Death
Pink salmon populations are careening towards collapse--but this time fishing isn't the cause.
One Crustacean: Many Powers
The most complex visual system in the animal kingdom belongs to an agressive crustacean.
A Thicker Skin--for Snails
Snails bulk up their shells in response to predators. What triggers the process?
Ira recently spoke with Nobel-winning neurobiologist Eric Kandel at the New School in New York City. See the archived webcast. (details)
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!
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.
Drive The Lunar Rover Yourself -- Cool new website allows you to drive a lunar rover around on the moon. (more) 
