7:34
Dawn of the Cyborg Bacteria
In a basement laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, two roboticists have harnessed the sensing, swimming, and swarming abilities of bacteria to power microscopic robots.
12:17
NASA and Integration During the Civil Rights Movement
As part of Black History Month, Science Friday looks at the role of African-American scientists at NASA during the Civil Rights era.
17:20
Future Crimes: The Next Generation of Security Threats
In “Future Crimes,” author Marc Goodman looks at how criminals are using emergent technology for their own benefit.
16:46
After Decades of Dietary Warnings, Eggs Make a Comeback
After decades of warnings, the advisory committee behind the U.S. government’s dietary guidelines drops its prohibition on cholesterol.
12:07
Legal Battle Ends, But Seas Continue to Rise in Kivalina, Alaska
With its legal battle over, Kivalina, Alaska struggles to relocate a 400-person village predicted to be underwater by 2025.
23:20
Habitats Shift As Arctic Temps Creep Above Freezing
As the ice retreats, habitats shift, and certain food chains have begun to crumble.
10:31
Is Your Empty Stomach Fueling Your Shopping Spree?
Hungry shoppers spent up to 60 percent more than those who had a full stomach, according to a new study.
12:03
What Bilingual Babies Can Teach Us About Language Learning
Babies raised in bilingual households spend significantly more time lip-reading than their monolingual counterparts, which suggests that it could also be a vital skill for language learners of all ages.
17:22
Are Women at Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s?
Neurologists look at genes and hormones to understand why more women are developing Alzheimer’s than men.
16:08
Forecasting the Future of Maps
How will new maps help us navigate from point A to point B more efficiently?