The fossilized hindlimb of Balaur bondoc shows the double-sickle claws of the foot, one of 20 unique features found on the animal, which lived on a Late Cretaceous island in what is now Europe. Credit: Mick Ellison.

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Hour One- 2pm ET

Environmentalism Today

What does it mean to be an environmentalist today? Has the environmental movement grown too accommodating with the passage of time? (more)

Insomnia and Mortality

How important is sleep to your health? (more)

Mental Exercise and Dementia

Can regular mental exercise help slow down the progress of dementia? (more)

Video Pick of the Week:A Stocky Predator

We meet a newly discovered dinosaur that researchers describe as a 'stocky dragon' -- with claws that could pack a real punch. (more)

Hour Two-3pm ET

Organic or Not?

Organic foods seem like they should be healthier -- but does the evidence support that idea? (more)

Technology and the Brain

What can the way we interact with technology teach us about the way we interact with each other? (more)

Science Friday Archives:

SciFri Blogs

This is going to leave a mark Posted September 2, 2010 by Carl Flatow. Recently, while I was working within a hive, someone asked me how the bees learned...

A greener shade of auto racing Posted August 31, 2010 by Neil Wagner. . Engines roaring… tires screeching… solar panels gleaming… To effectively combat global warming, the international...

When Scientists Disagree – Again Posted August 25, 2010 by Ira Flatow. There is an old conundrum in news reporting: "Get it first, or get it right."...

Noteworthy: Geek 2.0

Have you noticed that the word "geek" has gotten a little chic? Maybe it's time for a new term for those of us true geeks. Tell us your suggestion for the new geek.