The Best Of Science Friday, 2019
Join us for a roundup of the favorite stories we produced this year, from the complicated sex lives of Venus flytraps to the origin of the five-second rule.
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The Best Science Books Of 2019
Settle in for the winter with these enthralling histories, intrepid investigations, and thoughtful stories about the past, present, and future of science.
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Science Awards Of The Sillier Sort
The 2019 Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony is a tribute to offbeat and quirky scientific studies.
Combine Science And Art At The Create Curiosity Fair
On Thursday, January 16th, join us at WBUR CitySpace in Boston for a celebration to start the new year off right. Participate in hands-on demonstrations!
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The Passion Of Marie Curie
A new play unveils the brilliant scientist’s humanity—and introduces us to one of her closest friends.
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Not Your Grandparent’s Hearing Aid
A new generation of tech is helping millions of Americans cope with hearing loss.
Trying To Preserve Your Hearing In Noisy World
With an estimated thirty-seven million Americans who have lost some hearing, it is easier than ever to cause hearing loss with normal activities.
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The Eclipse That Made Einstein A Worldwide Celebrity
100 years ago, scientists shared their observations of how the sun’s mass bent starlight—an announcement that made Einstein an overnight celebrity.
The Eclipse That Proved Einstein’s Theory Correct
In 1919, a team of astronomers presented their findings about warped starlight to the Royal Astronomical Society in London, proving Einstein’s theories.
Rounding Up 2019’s Discoveries At Science In The Headlines
Cheers to another trip around the sun! On December 18th, reminisce the past year in science news with your favorite writers, journalists, and storytellers.