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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.
This Just In: We Want More Science News -- Those doyens of the digital world have just discovered something that you already know:
We Want MORE Science News!
Because you are on this web site and listent to SciFri audio and watch our Pick o' The Week videos this news does not come as much of a surprise... (more) 
