Science Friday
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What urban design tells us about democracy
Science Friday explores how ancient and modern architecture reflect democratic or autocratic governance.
Listening for the cosmic ‘dark ages,’ from the lunar far side
Science Friday discusses the Lucy Knight mission, a small radio telescope destined for the Moon’s far side.
How do you describe nature? Two poets help us
For Earth Day, Science Friday explores how poets translate nature’s beauty into meaning.
The lucky breaks that make our Earth home
Astrophysicist Hakeem Olusheye joins Flora Lichtman to discuss the cosmic conditions enabling life, from star formation to Earth’s protective magnetosphere.
How New Jersey tamped down PFAS in drinking water
Science Friday host Ira Flatow speaks with Dr.
How a particle accelerator illuminated 56 human organs
Host Ira Flatow interviews Dr.
Simone Giertz’s journey from robot comedy to high-end design
Science Friday host Flora Blankman interviews inventor Simone Yetch, known for her "shitty robots" and quirky DIY projects.
When a dolphin whistles, what does it mean?
Science Friday host Flora Lichtman interviews Dr.
Inside the lives of astronauts’ families
Following the Artemis II splashdown, Science Friday host Flora Lichtman speaks with sociologist Dr.
Green stuff, brown stuff: Secrets to a great compost pile
Science Friday host Ira Flatow interviews Cassandra Marchetto, author of *Compost After Reading*, about the science and practice of home composting.