SciFri Radio: Science Careers

SciFri Radio: Federal Government and Science
In this hour, Ira and guests look at ways to strengthen science in the federal government -- including making sure the president gets sound science...

SciFri Radio: Education and Evolution in Texas
Christine Castillo Comer, a former education official responsible for the science curriculum in the state of Texas, says she was forced to resign...

SciFri Radio: Math and Science Education
Conventional wisdom says that U.S. students don't measure up well against students in many foreign countries when it comes to math and science...

SciFri Radio: Women, Girls, and Math
n this hour, we'll look at the progress American girls are making in mathematics.

Particles of Science

This Just In

Baseball players beware: Maple baseball bats do not out-perform ash bats at the plate, according to SciFri's baseball bat experts Brian Boltz and Lloyd Smith. Ash bats wear down differently than maple--but neither bat hits the ball farther. Listen

Tweets from Mars

Mars addict? Read the latest mini-updates from the Mars Phoenix Lander through Twitter. Get your fix here.

Talking about Climate

Montclair State University hosted a panel called "The Environment and Sustainability, the Next 100 Years"--watch Ira, Michael Oppenheimer and others sound off on climate change.

Live Maps

Last month, Microsoft rolled out a few upgrades its mapping service Live Maps--including new and improved 3D views and RSS feeds for neighborhoods. It's worth checking out.

SciFri Newsbriefs: Science Careers

SciFri Videos: Science Careers

Video: Mildred Dresselhaus
On March 16, 2007, Ira spoke with Mildred Dresselhaus, a prominent physicist who has focused her research on nanotechnology. She has also worked to...