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Controlling Mosquitoes, By Releasing Mosquitoes
A mosquito-control trial in California involves producing—and releasing—millions of bacteria-infected males into the ecosystem.
Raccoons: Tricky Trash Pandas Or Misunderstood Masterminds?
Raccoons are highly successful critters, even in the face of a changing environment.
8:51
Calling All Science Educators!
It's your chance to team up with SciFri to develop resources for science learners everywhere.
9:37
The Asymmetrical Self
Why are human bodies asymmetrical? A single protein could help explain why.
44:18
A Salute To Head-Scratching Science
As a SciFri holiday tradition, we present highlights from the 28th first annual Ig Nobel Awards ceremony.
Got Your Cat Tongue?
Think you know everything about your cat? Take a closer look at their tongues.
How Do We Read Differently With Screens?
Author Maryanne Wolf writes that reading-brain circuits are shaped by environmental factors. What does that mean in the digital age?
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The Social Power Of Smell
How the sense of smell helps rodents learn food preferences from their friends—and why you shouldn’t take your nose for granted.
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Team Bat Versus Team Dolphin: A Sonar Smackdown
Who deserves the crown for the best echolocation in the animal kingdom?
For The Love Of Lichen
From craggy deserts to pebbly vistas, the landscape of lichens is diverse—if you take a close look.