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Cephalopod Week Is Back
We kick off our second annual Science Friday Cephalopod Week—a celebration of all things tentacled.
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A Cometary Awakening, a Vaccine Mystery, and Brand New Bacteria
Tariq Malik of Space.com talks about Philae’s unexpected awakening, and Arielle Duhaime-Ross helps decipher a mystery that has plagued scientists for 50 years.
17:36
Science Goes To The Movies: ‘Jurassic World’
Paleontologists Lindsay Zanno and Kenneth Lacovara share what made them clap and cringe while watching “Jurassic World.”
7:14
Could Mars Have a Cold, Icy Past?
The ancient climate of Mars may have been cold and icy, according to researchers.
9:33
Cephalopod Week Is Back
We kick off our second annual Science Friday Cephalopod Week—a celebration of all things tentacled.
5:57
Engineering Evaporation
Researchers at Columbia University design engines powered by evaporation.
15:57
Not All Cooking Oils Are Created Equal
Ever wondered which cooking oil is healthiest? Tom Brenna, a professor of human nutrition at Cornell University, helps us get to the fat of the matter.
24:23
Throw These Science Books in Your Beach Bag
Maria Popova and Lee Billings share their summer reading picks.