Denise Chow - Science Friday

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46:40

Science of Slumber: How Sleep Affects Your Memory

How much sleep does your brain need? Experts discuss the links between sleep, memory, and cognition.

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36:13

Preserving Science News in an Online World

Experts discuss how the internet impacts public perception of science.

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4:50

Dung Beetles Use Cosmic GPS to Find Their Way

Dung beetles use light from the Milky Way to help them navigate at night.

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19:20

Canine Conundrum: How Dog Became Man’s Best Friend

Scientists have long debated how—and when—dogs first became domesticated.

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7:12

Cold Snap Shakes Up Winter Weather Outlook

Climatologist Jeff Weber explains why this winter could pack a punch.

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12:04

Inventors Design Lamp Powered Entirely by Gravity

The gravity-powered device uses a weight to generate up to 30 minutes of light as it descends.

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10:22

Beijing Grapples with Record Air Pollution

Severe smog is raising concerns about the cost of Chinaâ€™s rapid industrialization.

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27:31

Doctors Turn to Genetics to Search for Cancer’s Achilles Heel

Understanding the genetic drivers of cancer may revolutionize treatment options in the future.

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4:14

How E-Waste Is Becoming a Big, Global Problem

More than 2.5 million tons of electronic waste is produced each year in the U.S.

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Chef Jack Bishop Breaks Down ‘The Science of Good Cooking’

America’s Test Kitchen chef Jack Bishop explains how science can sharpen your cooking skills.