On Today's Podcast
What was life like for Tyranossaurus rex?
T. rex may be the most famous prehistoric predator, but their life wasn’t always bone-snapping chomps and food chain scaremongering.
Listen NowOctober 23, 2026
CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna discusses the evolution of gene-editing technology and what it takes to be a good scientist. Timekeepers around the world voted to stop using leap seconds, but what does that mean for us? Plus, how "problem bears" help test engineers evaluate consumer products, author Kazuo Ishiguro on emotional truth in our age of AI, and the science of apple varieties.
Reading A Dog’s Mind
How can you get a glimpse into a dog’s mind? Start with an MRI machine.
6:43
The Reef Is Quiet. Too Quiet.
Researchers monitoring the soundscape of a coral reef have found a dramatic drop in the sounds of wildlife under the sea.
5:23
What Net Neutrality Could Mean For Slow Internet In Rural Kansas
The end of net neutrality seemingly benefits corporations and harms consumers. But for small towns with slow internet speeds, this may not be the case.
11:03
Glimpses Of Galaxies Far, Far Away
Last week we asked you to help us spot galaxies magnified by other galaxies, known as gravitational lensing. This week we reveal what you found.
On Pluto’s Doorstep
How did the New Horizons team wake up the spacecraft before it flew by Pluto? With a Star Trek theme song, of course.
21:57
After The Golden State Killer, The Ethics Of Genetic Testing
Genetic testing sites are nothing new. But the ethical quandaries they present are.
24:55
What Does Your Dog Really Think About You?
A neuroscientist trains dogs to sit in fMRI scanners to figure out how our prized pets make sense of the world.
23:19
Chasing Pluto, As Long As It Takes
New Horizons brought us a stunning look at Pluto. But “the first mission to the last planet” took decades to get off the ground.
Science Friday Live In Chicago
On Saturday, June 16, Science Friday heads to Chicago to learn about Windy City science.
Hurricane In A Box
Unable to study Category 5 hurricanes in the field, University of Miami researchers create them from scratch in a giant box.
Flying In Circles To Discover Adaptations For The Cold
The SciFri team learns what it takes for some creatures to live in extreme cold environments at a cryobiology lab.
6:54
Neolithic People Performed Brain Surgery On Cows
Plus, evidence for 19th-century abortion views and California weather that will make your head spin.
5:02
When Great Lakes Water Is ‘Public’ And When It Isn’t
Foxconn’s Lake Michigan bid raises questions about interpreting a young law.
10:12
Help Us Weigh Galaxies!
Participate in a citizen science project and help astronomers identify gravitational lenses.
11:56
The Yeast Also Rises
The microorganism’s contributions to society, from bread to biotechnology.
17:25
The Frogs And Insects That Freeze
From midge larvae to wood frogs, how extremophiles weather brutal winter temperatures without harm.
16:18
Reconstructing The World Of Our Ancient Ancestors
Paleoecologists use fossils to figure out the environment of early hominins and how those conditions played a role in the evolution of our early ancestors.
23:31
Four Billion Years Of Climate Change
Longtime climate reporter Andrew Revkin discusses the not-so-brief history of Earth’s weather and climate change.
7:21
The Next All-Natural Recycling Solution? An Enzyme
Plus, exploding ants and other science headlines in this week’s News Round-up.
4:33
Drone Radar System Takes Flight In Ohio
A new radar system is being tested that will provide an air traffic control system for drones at a local airport.