17:31
Understanding Canine Communication
How do dogs pick up on our tones, gestures, and moods?
16:42
Lucy’s Bones
How anthropologists peer inside scarce, ancient fossil bones to find clues about our evolutionary history.
12:05
A New Drug to Tackle Alzheimer’s
Here’s why we can be cautiously optimistic about a new drug designed to remove amyloid plaques from the brain.
7:08
Reeling In the Coral Reef Soundscape
Marine animals use coral reefs sounds to find suitable habitat.
26:43
U.S. Wind Power Finally Gets Its Sea Legs
The U.S. is already a global leader in land-based wind energy. Now momentum is building for offshore wind power, with a new wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island.
7:25
A Planetary Neighbor, Recovering a Lost Spacecraft, and Iceman Fashion
Science journalist Rachel Feltman discusses a newly discovered exoplanet neighbor, and other stories from the week in science.
4:36
The Pros and Cons of Potential Development in National Parks
What are the impacts of more tourists and development at Grand Canyon National Park?
17:32
How Much Math Should Everyone Know? (Show Your Work.)
Educators argue over how to shake up math education, like ditching pre-calculus and emphasizing real-world thinking.
11:47
Where Do We Stand in the Fight Against Zika?
The viral storm has made landfall in the U.S, but a vaccine remains elusive.
22:40
The SciFri Book Club Talks ‘Oryx and Crake’
What can Margaret Atwood’s dystopia tell us about the here-and-now?