7:39
Along The Kelp Highway
Archeologists agree on an early coastal route for ancient humans crossing from Siberia…and it’s not the land bridge. Plus, dog sacrifices in the Bronze Age.
6:52
A Newfound Orangutan, Dark Matter Questions, And A Hole In A Pyramid
Researchers have identified and described a third distinct species of orangutan living in the islands of Indonesia.
5:27
When Science Takes The Freelance Route
An expert weighs the pros and cons of working in science in the gig economy.
17:29
Defending Science In A ‘Post-Truth’ Era
Sue Desmond-Hellmann, CEO of the Gates Foundation, says scientists and science journalists can do more to help the public think critically about scientific news.
Spine-Chilling Science
Don’t let these science stories send a shiver down your spine.
17:34
A Mortician’s Search For ‘The Good Death’
Caitlin Doughty traveled the world to document how different cultures deal with their dead. Now, she challenges us to develop a better relationship with mortality.
From The Flame To Eternity
Author Caitlin Doughty recounts the spiritual and “transformative” ceremony of a funeral pyre in a Colorado town.
17:18
The Future, Coming ‘Soonish’
From space elevators to brain-computer interfaces, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith ponder the good, bad, and “maybes” of emerging technologies.
Six Bestselling Authors Share Their Favorite ‘Other Worlds’
Kim Stanley Robinson, Andy Weir, and more share some of their favorites.
Science Friday Live In Louisville
From raining diamonds in space to the chemistry behind the perfect glass of bourbon, SciFri pours one on the rocks.