Mar. 29, 2013
Gripping Science Tales Need Not Be Science Fiction
How can scientists tell compelling stories without hyping or distorting the science?
Oct. 26, 2012
The SciFri Book Club Falls For Mr. Feynman
The Science Friday Book Club discusses the classic book “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!”
Jan. 13, 2012
Lawrence Krauss On ‘A Universe From Nothing’
In his book, Krauss surveys modern cosmology and what it says about the past and future universe.
Apr. 08, 2011
Connecting Science and Art
Cormac McCarthy, Werner Herzog, and Lawrence Krauss discuss science as inspiration for art.
Mar. 25, 2011
Richard Feynman Is The 'Quantum Man'
Physicist Lawrence Krauss writes about the life and science of Richard Feynman.
Nov. 05, 2010
Science and Morality
In this hour of Science Friday, we'll talk with philosophers and scientists about the origins of human values.
Jun. 04, 2010
The Oil Spill and the Limits of Science
Are there some challenges that are beyond us, despite money, intelligence, and desire?
Jan. 15, 2010
Adjusting the Doomsday Clock
Thursday, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists adjusted the minute hand of its Doomsday Clock, a measure of the world's vulnerability to catastrophe.
Sep. 11, 2009
A One-Way Trip To Mars?
Ira talks with cosmologist Lawrence Krauss about whether a human expedition to Mars should involve a return trip to the Earth.
Apr. 03, 2009
Big Questions in Cosmology
In this hour, we'll get an update on the very small--particle physics--and the very large--cosmology--and find out how these two fields of study fit together.
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