400-Year-Old Displays Of Human Tissue Live On In ‘Frankenstein’
The 17th century Evelyn Tables show real human nerves and veins, dried on wooden boards. Designers on the new Netflix film took note.
Will Border Wall Construction Deplete Desert Springs?
Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
An Evening Of Physics And Philosophy With Dr. Sean M. Carroll
On December 5, Host Ira Flatow will be joined by award-winning physicist Dr. Sean M. Carroll to discuss his book, “The Biggest Ideas in the Universe.”
We Asked What Maps You Love. Here’s What You Showed Us.
Maps aren’t just for navigation. They’re also about stories, identity, and our connections to the world around us.
Enter SciFri’s Nerdy Halloween Costume Contest!
It’s Nightmare on Nerd Street—and your science-inspired Halloween costume could win SciFri’s first-ever costume contest.
How Mapping London Helped Stop A Cholera Outbreak
A 19th century doctor was able to pinpoint which homes were affected by contaminated water, and link that to cholera deaths in the area.
‘Tron: Ares’ And What Happens When AI Gets The Feels
What does AI do with human feelings? To investigate its readiness to serve as a therapist, a neuroscientist took ChatGPT for an emotional ride.
Shocking Findings From ‘The Biggest Loser’ Contestants
A nutrition scientist found that the reality show’s contestants’ metabolisms slowed after participating—and didn’t recover.
How Colonization Wreaked Havoc On The Klamath River
The US government installed ecologically devastating dams in the Klamath River, which were recently removed.
To Understand Ancient Beer, Try Brewing It Yourself
Author Sam Kean writes about how experimental archaeology engages the senses and offers an intimate look into ancient history.