21:42
So You Want To Grow Hemp
With Congress poised to legalize growing hemp, how does a ‘new’ plant become a thriving agricultural product? Plus, the science of CBD.
12:31
The Cold Case Of The Triassic Phytosaurs
Paleontologist Randy Irmis and his team are searching for phytosaur fossils to piece together the changes that happened during the End Triassic mass extinction.
11:44
How To Preserve Artworks In A Microbial World
Fungus, bacteria, and lichens can live on (and damage) pieces of art.
34:16
The Best Science Books Of 2018
Ira and a panel of guests round up their favorite science books from 2018
Raccoons: Tricky Trash Pandas Or Misunderstood Masterminds?
Raccoons are highly successful critters, even in the face of a changing environment.
7:19
InSight Settles In On Mars
After celebrating earlier this week, the robotic lander Mars InSight gets ready to research.
4:38
Conflict Is Blowin’ In The Wind
“Wake effects” from one wind farm can affect the performance of another—even miles away.
8:51
Calling All Science Educators!
It's your chance to team up with SciFri to develop resources for science learners everywhere.
19:45
The First CRISPR-Edited Babies Are (Probably) Here. Now What?
The news raises social, ethical, and regulatory questions—for both scientists and society.
9:37
The Asymmetrical Self
Why are human bodies asymmetrical? A single protein could help explain why.