April 25, 2025
Understanding the psychological and neurological components of chronic pain may lead to better treatments. Plus, vocal researchers are learning how death metal singers safely produce extreme vocal distortions, in hopes of improving vocal health care. And, researchers isolated one kind of cone in the eye and aimed lasers at it to allow subjects to see a super vibrant teal shade they call “olo.”
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Devastating Fires Might Become More Common In Hawai’i
Why were the fires in Maui so destructive and how could climate change make fires there more frequent? Plus, more stories from this week in science news.
11:39
World’s Richest Lithium Deposit Faces Opposition To Mining
The deposit lies deep in the woods of western Maine, but its discovery has sparked debate over environmental concerns.
4:58
Preserving Acadia National Park’s Vanishing Birdsong
Climate change is affecting the ranges of the park’s 300 bird species.
11:47
In ‘The Pod Generation,’ Pregnancy Goes High-Tech
In the film “The Pod Generation,” a couple finds out what it’s like to grow their baby inside a pod. But how will the technology affect society?
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The Rising Tide Against Deep Sea Mining
A recent global meeting of the International Seabed Authority to develop a treaty for the world’s oceans floors adjourned without a decision.
16:53
August Skies Set To Dazzle
Get ready stargazers: The Perseid meteor shower and a super blue moon are highly anticipated sights this August.
16:51
A Tuna’s Reel Life Adventures
Science journalist and the author of a new book talks about her research into a mighty fish nicknamed Amelia, and the recovery of fishery.
Bluefin Tuna Help Tell The Story Of Our Oceans
For 3,000 years, demand for bluefin tuna has existed in uneasy balance with its natural ability to reproduce and thrive.
Can Your Cat Talk To You? Use Science To Find Out!
What does meow really mean? Investigate how your favorite pet communicates in this fun, family-friendly STEM activity.
Stinky And Delicious: Why Fermentation Makes Great Food
Discover the world of fermentation with a world-renowned chef as you use kitchen chemistry to transform raw veggies into delicious dishes.
How NASA Translates Space Data Into Sparkly And Haunting Songs
NASA’s Sonification Project aims to turn astrophysics data into sound, enabling visually impaired people to engage with outer space.
How Hawaiian Voices Add To The Conversation On Deep Sea Mining
A Hawaiian elder discusses what’s at stake for Indigenous Hawaiians when we disturb the ocean floor.
11:19
A Possible Breakthrough Superconductor Has Scientists Split
Researchers provoked skepticism when they shared their study about a working superconductor at room temperature. Plus, NASA detects a ‘heartbeat’ from purported lost Voyager 2.
8:32
How Oppenheimer’s Bombs Compare To Today’s Nukes
Science Friday dives into how nuclear weapons technology has evolved since the Manhattan Project.
11:30
Protecting Other Planets From Earth’s Germs
As missions venture forth to places such as Mars or Jupiter’s moon, Europa, the need to protect worlds that could support life becomes more critical.
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Ask An Expert: An Evolution Education
Talking about the science behind evolution, in light of laws allowing schools to teach creationism.
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From Splenda to Aspartame: Are the Artificial Sweeteners We Use Hurting Us?
The science behind the WHO’s declaration of aspartame as a “possible carcinogen,” and the effects of artificial sweeteners on human health.
Evolution: The Roots Of Our ‘Tree Of Life’
Author Prosanta Chakrabarty leads us through the basics of evolutionary change, and explains how evolution doesn’t mean “perfection.”
11:45
No, The Gulf Stream Is Not Collapsing
A separate set of currents, called the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC), is weakening.
12:52
The Kākāpō Parrot Returns To New Zealand
The critically endangered kākāpō haven’t lived on the mainland for nearly 40 years—until now.