SciFri

Wind And Solar Were Europe’s Top Energy Sources In 2022 03.02.2023 11:26 ↓

For the first time, wind and solar generated more energy in the European Union than any other power source.

Meet The Folk Musician Who Uses The Sounds Of Climate Change 03.02.2023 8:09 ↓

To communicate his anxiety around climate change, folk musician Daniel Bachman turned to a new collaborator: the sounds of extreme weather.

Midwest States Angle For Indoor Animal Husbandry, Despite Concerns 03.02.2023 8:40 ↓

States like Missouri and Nebraska are paving the way to welcome large livestock operations, but rural residents worry about the environmental risk of manure runoff.

How Grief Rewires the Brain 03.02.2023 28:59 ↓

A neuroscientist explores the science behind heartache.

‘The Last Of Us’: What’s Science And What’s Fiction? 03.02.2023 16:59 ↓

After watching the new TV series, a mycologist answers your questions about what fungi can really do, and how they shape our lives.

The Next Big Thing In Nuclear? Small Reactors 03.02.2023 17:32 ↓

The U.S. just approved its first small modular nuclear power plant design. What does it mean for the future of nuclear power?

The Seismic Science of A Slowing Spin 30.01.2023 12:10 ↓

The Earth’s inner core may be slowing its rate of rotation—possibly reversing direction relative to the rest of the planet.

What We Do—And Still Don’t—Know About Long Covid 27.01.2023 17:07 ↓

A new study assesses the vast trove of research into the causes and best treatments for long COVID patients.

Meet The Art Sleuths Using Science To Find Frauds 27.01.2023 17:10 ↓

Determining what art is real requires scientific tools like carbon dating, and some expert sleuthing.

Meet The Blind Birder Reimagining Accessibility In The Outdoors 27.01.2023 12:17 ↓

In the Colombian Andes, a professional birder has developed trails to help visually disabled people take part in hiking and birding.

An Ocean of Data On Human Water Needs 27.01.2023 9:12 ↓

Forget six to eight glasses. A recent study finds global water habits vary widely.

How Science Fiction Challenges Us To Rethink Our Future 27.01.2023 17:03 ↓

In “The Terraformers,” author Annalee Newitz takes readers on a multigenerational adventure to transform a planet.

Chloride Levels Are Inching Toward Toxic In The Upper Mississippi River Basin 27.01.2023 7:45 ↓

Road salt washes into the Mississippi River, harming ecosystems, seeping into groundwater, and corroding water pipes.

Are Animal ‘Pests’ Really The Villains We Make Them Out To Be? 13.01.2023 33:20 ↓

Science writer Bethany Brookshire’s new book tries to untangle why we call some animals “pests.”

Lab-Grown Meats Are Finally Inching Closer To Commercial 13.01.2023 32:42 ↓

The FDA recently approved the first commercial meat made from animal cell cultures. Can it happen at a large scale?

Early Migration To North America Likely Wasn’t A One-Way Road 13.01.2023 11:41 ↓

New genomic research reveals ancient peoples didn’t just travel from Asia to North America; they likely journeyed back too.

Technology Trends to Watch in 2023 13.01.2023 11:41 ↓

Experts at the MIT Technology Review highlight ten key tech breakthroughs that might change the world.

The Glass Frog’s Incredible Disappearing Act 06.01.2023 6:52 ↓

Stashing their red blood cells away allows these frogs to stay nearly invisible while they snooze.

Wonder Why We Get Sick When It’s Cold? The Answer Lies In Your Nose. 06.01.2023 10:11 ↓

Researchers finally discover why upper respiratory infections are so common in winter.

Transforming Agricultural Waste Into Water Filters 06.01.2023 7:18 ↓

This chemist has been turning corn husks and orange peels into activated carbon filters to remove pollutants from water.

Tunneling Into A Gopher Mystery 06.01.2023 10:00 ↓

How do these burrowing rodents get enough food while staying underground? Plus the case for appreciation, not extermination.

How Redlining Shaped Baltimore’s Tree Canopy 06.01.2023 12:15 ↓

Historical discriminatory housing practices are still evident in the urban ecosystem. The city of Baltimore is working to change that.

Knock Knock. Who’s There? Science! 06.01.2023 34:40 ↓

How do you integrate science into standup comedy? Comedians Chuck Nice, Kasha Patel, and Kyle Marian Viterbo tell us how.

FDA Expands Pharmacy Options for Abortion Pills 06.01.2023 12:12 ↓

More pharmacies can seek permission to carry the medication, but local rules may vary.

Ready, Set, Play: 2022’s Best Science Fiction Games 16.12.2022 33:27 ↓

Nerd out with the newest science fiction and science-inspired video and board games of the year (and the slightly recent past).