The Best Of Science Friday, 2017
The Science Friday staff share some of their favorite stories they made this year.
The Virtual Theme Park
Climbing Kilimanjaro, blasting asteroids, and stopping time to destroy robots are just some of the amazing activities people can experience at VR World NYC.
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A Return To The Moon, An Ancient Bludgeon, And Anesthetized Plants
This week, President Trump signed a directive that would set NASA’s sights on the moon…again.
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May Your Days Be Merry, But Less Bright
The spread of efficient LED lighting may be leading to more light use, and brighter nighttime skies.
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Steering Toward Greener Transportation
We have electric vehicles. Their popularity is growing. Does this make green transportation inevitable?
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The High Energy Cost Of Bitcoin’s Rise
As bitcoin’s price skyrockets, so does its energy use and carbon footprint.
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Preventing A ‘Digital Dark Age’
More and more data is born into this world as digital bits, with no analog counterpart. How can we preserve it for future generations?
Have Yourself A Mathy Little Christmas
Tips for a geometrically superior holiday season.
Meet The People Keeping Your Home Safe From Fires
To study fire, these researchers build homes just to torch them.
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May Your Holiday Cheer Be Bright (But Not Overloaded)
Tips for keeping your holiday lights safe this season.