Postcards From Cassini
After nearly 20 years in space, Cassini’s time is almost up. Here’s a look at what the spacecraft has shown us.
Cassini: A History In Interviews
For 20 years, Cassini’s scientists have shared their discoveries with Science Friday listeners. Here are some of the most memorable moments.
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Bad Plumbing? There Goes The Empire
Researchers say lead pipes of ancient Rome tell the story of the city’s rise and fall.
2017 Science Friday Educator Collaborative
The 2017 cohort are redesigning boots, fossilizing chicken bones, and more for the classroom.
Science Friday Trivia: San Francisco
On October 30, we’re teaming up with the Bay Area Science Festival to bring the ultimate battle of the geeks to the West Coast.
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‘That Is Unreal!’ Experiencing The Total Solar Eclipse
On August 21st, millions of Americans stopped what they were doing and looked up. Science Friday was there.
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What Would An A.I.-Influenced Society Look Like In 10,000 Years?
Physicist Max Tegmark contemplates how artificial intelligence could reshape work, justice, and society in the future.
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Could Portraying Teen Suicide Spread The Wrong Kind Of Awareness?
Did ‘13 Reasons Why’ raise awareness or encourage copycats? A researcher weighs in.
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Why Doesn’t Cherry Candy Taste Like Real Cherries?
Today’s fake flavors owe more to the chemistry of the past than their real fruit counterparts.
When An Eclipse Meant The End Of The World
Today, a solar eclipse may be a thing of beauty, but it historically has caused panic around the world.