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Puerto Rico y la ciencia espacial después de Arecibo
¿Cómo llenar el vacío del radiotelescopio más potente del mundo? Cuatro años después de su colapso, comienza un nuevo capítulo.
‘Gladiator II’ And The Evidence For Colosseum Naval Battles
Lots of moments from “Gladiator II” are fiction. But some scientists think mock naval battles in the Colosseum totally happened.
Mirar al cielo para resolver los problemas de la Tierra
La astronomía en Latinoamérica busca poner la investigación al servicio de los problemas de la región. Falta inversión, pero hay talento.
El Regreso del GEDI: Escaneando el Amazonas con rayos láser
Un instrumento en la Estación Espacial Internacional recopila datos que ofrecen pistas sobre la deforestación en la Amazonia.
‘Salem’s Lot’ And The Bloody Fountain Of Youth
In this Stephen King adaptation, a vampire drinks blood to live forever. Can young blood have anti-aging effects for the living?
Respondemos tus preguntas sobre las nuevas vacunas COVID-19
La Dra. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire responde las preguntas de nuestra audiencia sobre las vacunas contra COVID-19 actualizadas en el 2024.
‘The Substance’ And The Search For Human Regeneration
In the new movie, Demi Moore grows an entire clone of herself in just a few minutes. What does actual regenerative medicine look like?
Artists And Chefs Are Putting Ecological Crises On The Menu
Projects like “last suppers” with climate-threatened ingredients and picnics with AI-assisted recipes contemplate our food futures.
Sign Up For ‘Tiny Nature Triumphs’
This fall, we bring you a six-part newsletter about creative ways people are preserving and protecting nature.
‘Slingshot’ And The Mental Battle Of Long Space Missions
The new movie “Slingshot” depicts an astronaut’s mental health meltdown. How is NASA preparing for the challenges of long-term space travel?
How One Photo Of A Flower Reignited A Species Debate
A new photo of a long-forgotten flower showed up online. Identifying it means getting into the tricky question of how a species is defined.
Así Contemplaban El Cosmos En La América Prehispánica
Por miles de años, grupos indígenas midieron con precisión fenómenos naturales como los eclipses solares, los años bisiestos y El Niño.
Si fueras un científico, ¿qué evento olímpico estudiarías?
¿Te obsesiona la precisión? ¿Te intrigan las diferentes dinámicas sociales? Descubra qué deporte está sincronizado con tu cerebro científico.
If You Were A Scientist, Which Olympic Event Would You Study?
Are you obsessed with precision? Captivated by speed? Intrigued by social dynamics? Find out what sport satisfies your scientific brain.
To Stop Spotted Lanternflies, These Dogs Are Sniffing Them Out
A citizen science project is turning canines into crop protectors, and challenging what researchers know about dogs’ powerful noses.
What I Learned Setting Up The Science Friday Archive
I had two months to make sense of 33 years of programs–and set Science Friday up to document its future.
‘Twisters’ Highlights The Turbulent Language Of Twin Tornadoes
Comparing clusters of tornadoes is a tricky task for researchers and could affect their ability to predict these superstorms.
Breaking Down The U.S. Drug Shortage Problem
There are hundreds of ongoing drug shortages in the U.S. Generic drugs, particularly injectables, are most affected.
A Note From Ira About Science Friday’s New Co-Host Role
SciFri is hiring a co-host to help shape the next chapter of the show.
Two Last Names: Reflections From A Colombian Astronomer
Countries across Latin America have very different struggles, and successes, in producing and retaining astronomy talent.