SciFri Radio: Biology

SciFri Radio: They Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science
The band They Might Be Giants presents a new album of science-themed music.

SciFri Radio: How Cooking Made Us Human
Primatologist Richard Wrangham argues that cooking allowed humans bigger brains and greater success.

SciFri Radio: Science News Roundup
From nitrous oxide to DNA swapping, get this week's science news highlights.

SciFri Radio: Some Projects to Try on Your Summer Vacation (Or Perhaps Not)
We'll give you some ideas for safe -- and not so safe -- science experiments that you may be tempted to try at home.

SciFri Radio: DNA Art
Ira talks with artists incorporating DNA and genetics into their artworks.

SciFri Radio: Brown Fat
A study published this week finds that 'brown fat' - a type found in babies - is actually present in adults as well, and has impressive...

SciFri Radio: Texas Schools and Evolution
In late March, the Texas State Board of Education held several days of debate over new curriculum requirements scheduled to take effect in 2010....

SciFri Radio: Darwin's Supporting Evidence
Like any great scientist, Charles Darwin didn't come to his ideas alone. We'll talk with biologist Sean Carroll about the flora, fauna, fossils,...

SciFri Radio: Caring for White-Nose Syndrome Bats
Bat colonies across the Northeast US have fallen victim to 'White Nose Syndrome,' a lethal and mysterious condition. We'll talk with researchers...

SciFri Radio: A Year of Darwin
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth and the 150th Anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species. In this segment,...

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SciFri Newsbriefs: Biology

Newsbrief: The Secret to Whiter Whites? Ask this Beetle
This beetle outshines teeth and milk.

Newsbrief: Anglers Beware: Fish Capable of Logical Reasoning
Fish and kindergarteners can logically infer.

Newsbrief: After A Fight, Rooks Go To Their Mates For A Beak Rub
After a fight, the opponents fly to their mates for consolation.

Newsbrief: Snakes Steal From Toads and Eat Them Too
A snake steals toxins from the toads it eats.

Newsbrief: Ocean in a Bottle
Researchers figured out how the ocean smells like the ocean.

Newsbrief: Follow Your Nose
A man's sweat can change a woman's body chemistry.

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