SciFri

A Blind Researcher Making A More Accessible World 29.07.2022 17:36 ↓

Joshua Miele, a blind scientist, uses his own experience to design new and accessible technologies driven by the needs of disabled people.

For The Love Of Lava 29.07.2022 12:09 ↓

“Fire of Love,” a new documentary by director Sara Dosa, charts the career and relationship of volcanologists Katia and Maurice Kraft.

This Glove Takes Inspiration From An Octopus’ Arm 29.07.2022 4:58 ↓

When a team of engineers were designing a glove that could pick up objects underwater, they turned to octopus’ arms for inspiration.

How To Protect A Piping Plover 29.07.2022 12:04 ↓

Piping plovers face a myriad of threats: predators, flooding, and human development. But volunteers are intervening to help them survive.

How Does The Human Body React To Extreme Heat? 29.07.2022 16:40 ↓

As the world heats up, the human body will be put under increased strain.

A Flaw in Human Judgment: How Some Decisions Aren’t As Objective As You Think 22.07.2022 17:15 ↓

Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains how ‘noise’ and bias can lead to poor decisions.

Utah’s Great Salt Lake Is Drying Up Fast 22.07.2022 10:20 ↓

As the country’s largest saltwater lake dries up, toxic dust storms threaten the surrounding residents.

Major Semiconductor Support Bill Passes First Hurdle 22.07.2022 6:56 ↓

If passed, the CHIPS Act will allow tech companies to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S. instead of relying on imports.

“When Times Get Tough, Make Hybrid Babies”: How These Toads Bend Species Rules 22.07.2022 12:06 ↓

To avoid their eggs turning into “tadpole brittle,” these toads breed across species to give them a leg up in survival.

Can Genetic Modification Help Plants Survive Climate Change? 22.07.2022 16:13 ↓

Plants struggle to fend off disease in the heat. Scientists are turning to gene editing to defend global food supplies from future heat waves.

Indigenous People Have Been On This Continent Longer Than You Think 22.07.2022 16:37 ↓

A geneticist on the growing evidence for earlier arrivals of First Peoples to North and South America—and how to ethically collect that data.

Are We Missing Our Chance To Contain Monkeypox? 20.07.2022 17:28 ↓

The orthopox virus continues to spread as officials scramble to get on top of the national response.

A Busy Time For Space Launches 15.07.2022 17:17 ↓

The breathtaking telescope images aren’t the only exciting thing happening in space. Space reporter and “Are We There Yet?” host explains.

First Images From A Long-Awaited Telescope 15.07.2022 12:05 ↓

This week, the world watched as the first science images from the JWST were unveiled. Here’s what it means for astronomy.

Gene Editing Is Easy—And A Crime—In This New Techno Thriller Book 15.07.2022 11:14 ↓

Author Blake Crouch joins Ira to discuss the not-so-improbable future of gene editing from his new novel, “Upgrade.”

Texas Heatwave Puts Strain on Electric Grid 15.07.2022 5:44 ↓

Shining a light on solar power infrastructure might prove beneficial during one of the state’s hottest summers on record.

A New COVID Wave Is Here, Raising The Risk Of Reinfections 15.07.2022 17:24 ↓

As omicron continues to evolve and reinfect, experts join us to debunk the latest pandemic misinformation and shed light on new boosters.

1,000 Acres Of Ancestral Land Returned To Onondaga Nation 15.07.2022 11:35 ↓

This decision marks one of the largest returns of land to an Indigenous nation in U.S. history.

Why Are Female Athletes At A Higher Risk of ACL Injuries? 01.07.2022 17:25 ↓

To protect women and girls, athletic programs need to rethink strength training stereotypes. Experts weigh in on leveling the playing field.

How Roe v. Wade’s Overturn Will Affect Obstetrics 01.07.2022 11:49 ↓

Experts fear the recent news will be another barrier to effective obstetric training in many states.

Science And The Early Days Of Cinema 01.07.2022 6:34 ↓

An exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image shows how in the early 1900s, science education films were entertainment for a general audience.

Drought In Western Kansas Exacerbates Global Wheat Shortage 01.07.2022 10:05 ↓

After months of drought, this year’s paltry Kansas wheat harvest may drive global wheat prices up even more.

The Scientist Rebellion: “We’re Not Exaggerating” About The Climate Crisis 01.07.2022 17:07 ↓

After decades of being ignored, leading researchers are practicing civil disobedience to sound the alarm about the climate crisis.

Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulating Ability 01.07.2022 12:01 ↓

The 6-3 decision could affect world efforts to combat climate change.

The Best Science Books To Read This Summer, 2022 Edition 01.07.2022 17:00 ↓

From the last days of the dinosaurs, to an anatomical voyage of the vagina, our experts have your summer science reads covered.