6:54
Neolithic People Performed Brain Surgery On Cows
Plus, evidence for 19th-century abortion views and California weather that will make your head spin.
17:05
A ‘Fingerprint Scan’ For Earthquakes Caused By Fracking
Can small earthquakes predict where oil and gas extraction can be done most safely?
27:00
How To Talk With Aliens
A meeting of the minds talk about how we might write messages to intelligent extraterrestrial beings—and if it’s ethical to send them.
17:13
How Do You Prevent Russia From Hacking Into The U.S. Power Grid?
Russian cyber groups have proven they can hack their way into U.S. power stations. Is there any way to make the grid safe?
17:28
Shaping The Future Of Gun Research
As federal resources for firearm injury research lag, states like California are trying to do it themselves.
11:58
In A Noted Food Lab, The Glass May Be Half Empty
Journalist Stephanie Lee describes dubious research in a lab noted for its eye-catching food studies.
4:35
In Idaho, A Battle Over Climate In The Classroom
The Idaho legislature is debating how to address human-induced climate change in revised science education standards.
24:44
The Reality-Distorting Tools Of The Future
A collection of AI-assisted tools could allow the average person to create videos of anyone saying or doing anything.
34:35
Farewell, ‘Frankenstein’
The Science Friday Book Club nerds out about ‘Frankenstein’ one last time.
What You Said: How Does ‘Frankenstein’ Fit Into Your Modern Life?
Mary Shelley’s novel turns 200 this year, but its lessons are far from old.