Rasha Aridi is a producer for Science Friday. She loves stories about weird critters, science adventures, and the intersection of science and history.
While studying wildlife conservation at Virginia Tech, Rasha realized that she had way more fun talking about science than actually doing it. She then pivoted into journalism and has since written for outlets like Science, Smithsonian, and The Guardian. Before coming to SciFri, she worked for NPR’s Short Wave and Science Vs from Gimlet Media.
When Rasha isn’t nerding out about science, you can find her on an outdoorsy adventure, reading, or trying (and failing) to leash train her cat.
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11:01
Baby Formula 101: Feeding During A Shortage
Exasperated parents are trying everything to feed their babies during the formula shortage, but not all options are safe.
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6:23
Breast Milk Banks Are Struggling To Meet Demand
Breast milk banks are seeing a spike in requests as desperate parents try to feed their little ones during the formula shortage.
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9:28
Midwestern Farmers Face Drought And Dust
As extreme drought takes over the Great Plains, farmers worry about crop failures and wildfires.
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7:28
When Climate Change Reaches Your Plate
As extreme conditions damage crops worldwide, food scientists are exploring more sustainable foods.
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16:53
How Restaurant Menus Mirror Our Warming Ocean
Like it or not, our plates are showing the changes in ocean ecosystems.