17:32
Gene Therapy Aims to Switch on Hearing
Researchers have developed several genetic therapies for hearing loss that show promise in animal studies, but it’s unclear whether they’ll succeed in humans.
16:50
‘Thunder And Lightning’ Captures Weather’s Dramatic Side
In “Thunder and Lightning,” author and artist Lauren Redniss illuminates how weather works, and the sometimes strange ways it shapes our lives.
The Road Best Traveled: A Tale of Ants, Slime Mold, and the New Jersey Turnpike
Can the expansive food trails of army ants or the seemingly mindless exploration of slime mold help us understand how and why organisms organize themselves so dynamically?
Hr2: News Roundup, Concussions, Science Club
A roundup of the week in science, the whole story on whole milk, football and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, and a Science Club project that asks you to build your own communications device.
Hr1: Lake Wobegone Effect, Wearable Technology, Limb Regrowth
In an hour taped live in Minnesota, we take a look at a variety of superpowers — from radar-equipped gloves, to the science of regenerating limbs.
12:22
Are ALL Minnesotans Above Average?
Social psychologist Jessica Salvatore surveys our live, Science Friday audience to determine whether the “Lake Wobegon Effect” is alive and well in Minnesota.
21:19
Wearable Superpowers for Earth and Beyond
Technologists Lucy Dunne and Brad Holschuh talk about ultrasonic gloves that “see” through smoke, a real-life Back to the Future jacket, and more wearable innovations.
14:01
The Cellular Superpowers That Heal Skin and Regrow Limbs
“Brains On,” a science podcast for kids and curious adults, tackles the question: How do axolotls regrow limbs?
12:02
Solar Wind Strips Martian Atmosphere, Diamond Dirt, and the Whole Story on Milk
NASA’s MAVEN Mission uncovers why the Martian climate may have changed. Plus, reassessing fatty milk’s reputation.
26:41
Is Football Bad for Your Brain?
Concern about the long-term repercussions of football are on the rise due to cases of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.