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May 16, 2025
The Department of the Interior seeks to remove the endangered species designation from the lesser prairie chicken. Plus, how well do we understand the long-term health risks to firefighters? And, highlights from SciFri’s live show in Columbia, Missouri.
3:57
The Ups And Downs Of Bird Tracking Devices
Recently published research points to possible ill effects of putting tracking devices on the smallest songbirds.
7:49
Introducing Our New Show: Undiscovered
Science Friday has a new show! It’s called Undiscovered, and it tells the back stories of great scientific discoveries.
15:08
But Really, Can You Stand In Front Of The Microwave?
We’ve been nuking our food for 50 years. Why are some people still worried about their safety?
14:13
Sea Spray’s Tie To The Sky
New research explores how the ocean’s aerosols can affect the climate, from weather to cloud properties.
8:58
How Older Brains Could Benefit From Marijuana
The research shows promise, but there are a lot of conditions.
7:51
The Comeback Of The New Zealand Sea Lion Pup
The rarest species of sea lion lives on the islands of New Zealand and has made a recent comeback to the mainland.
25:55
Ancient Homo Naledi May Have Walked Alongside Early Humans
New 3D models of Homo naledi fossils help researchers better understand the human family tree.
7:14
Cassini Acrobatics, Phishing, And The Evolution Of A Skunk
The Cassini spacecraft is in the midst of a series of dives through Saturn’s rings.
4:49
Despite Investment, A Shortage Of Spacesuits
Will NASA finish the next batch in time for future deep-space missions?
7:14
Between A Rock And A Hard Place, Life Thrives
In the driest deserts, hardy bacteria cling to the underside of translucent rocks, eking out an existence where nothing else can.