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April 16, 2021
The conservation movement has been around since the 1800s. For Earth Day, we dive into how it’s changed. Plus, billions of T-rexes could have roamed the Earth. And, SciFri Book Club author Lenore Newman talks about food biodiversity.
12:13
New AI Composes Songs From Silent Performance Videos
This algorithm can watch a silent piano performance and then turn it into expressive, human-sounding music.
17:33
A Daring Rescue Highlights Giraffes’ Silent Extinction
Researchers don’t know enough about the charismatic giraffe—and as populations dwindle, they’re running out of time.
10:10
Untangling Alzheimer’s Connection To Insulin Resistance
New research finds that the brains of Alzheimer’s patients are less able to obtain energy from glucose.
7:20
The Mime And The Mind
A new study looks at how the brain “helps” us see invisible objects.
37:50
What Does The Future Look Like For COVID-19 Long-Haulers?
A new study suggests around a third of COVID-19 patients have long-term symptoms.
12:00
Biden Administration Opens Up OffShore Wind Energy
The federal wind power plan hopes to to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2033.
06:00
Even During A Pandemic, Florida’s Spring Break Party Continues
Health experts worry that large numbers of tourists in Florida, plus few restrictions will add up to pandemic problems.
10:45
Signs The Standard Model Of Physics May Be Incomplete
Results of experiments at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN have scientists questioning one of physics’ most important models.
16:25
Seaweed Might Help Cows Go Green
Cattle are one of the largest producers of methane. Could a change in their diet reduce their greenhouse gas emissions?
11:51
The Buzz Over Non-Bee Pollinators
A look at the pollinating ‘personalities’ of moths, beetles, and flies.