Science Friday Live In The Sunshine State
On Saturday November 17, we're heading to Tampa, Florida to soak up the local science.
The Origin Of The Word ‘Alcohol’
"The cause of (and solution to) all life’s problems” is derived from Arabic. But the word 'alcohol' originally referred to a method of manufacturing makeup, among other things.
Pakistan Faces A Water War On The Horizon
In his new book, Jeff Nesbit unpacks the rising political tensions between India and Pakistan as a critical water source begins to shrivel up. Will it trigger a nuclear war?
The Origin Of The Word ‘Meme’
What does LOLcats have to do with evolutionary biology?
Deep Dive: An Expedition With Skype A Scientist And Professor Pete
On October 20th in NYC, join Skype a Scientist and Science Friday on an expedition into Earth’s deepest oceans.
Science Friday Live In Thousand Oaks
On Saturday, October 13, Science Friday heads to Thousand Oaks, California to learn about local science.
A Day With Fossil Hunters
Science Friday treks with paleontologists on the fossil hunt in Utah’s dusty canyons.
How Did A Computer Beat A Chess Grandmaster?
Some say Garry Kasparov was more than capable of defeating Deep Blue—but he underestimated the ability of the algorithm.
The Origin Of The Word ‘Quarantine’
'Trentino' just doesn't have the same ring to it.