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Scientists: How have Trump administration policies affected your work?

With the midterms behind us, we’re taking stock of science under the Trump administration so far. If you’re a scientist, we want to know exactly has life in the lab changed in the last two years—grants, brain drain, university policies—we want to hear the details of your experience. Call us 877-4-SCIFRI

Tell us your foraging stories!

We’re working on an episode about foraging, so if you love scavenging for flowers, fruits, and roots, we want to hear your best foraging stories. Did you make an amazing pawpaw pie? Or have a close call mixing up elderberry and pokeweed? Call and tell us all the delicious details, as well as why you forage: 877-4-SCIFRI

Did childbirth change your brain?

We’re investigating how childbirth changes the brain and we want to hear from you. Did being pregnant or postpartum change the way you felt, thought, or acted? Maybe you accidentally lotion-ed with peanut butter instead of shea butter, or suddenly became a spreadsheet person in order to track your baby’s sleep. Call us with your stories—the more specific, the better at 877-4-SCIFRI

Have you experienced a misdiagnosis of MS?

We’re working on a story about misdiagnosis of multiple sclerosis. If your MS diagnosis changed, what was your journey? Call us and share your story at 877-4-SCIFRI

How is AI changing your life?

AI is changing fast, and we want to hear how it’s showing up in your life. Maybe an AI agent is your new thought partner, or you’re using it in ways you never expected. What’s changed—and how do you feel about it? Call and tell us: 877-4-SCIFRI

Call us with your burning science question!

What’s keeping you up at night, science-wise? Maybe you came across a claim that seemed off, a health trend you want checked, or  noticed something in everyday life that made you think: What’s the science behind that? We can help! Call us with your questions, observations, and the science stories you think we should dig into. Your curiosity might inspire a future segment on Science Friday. Call 877-4-SCIFRI or email us at [email protected] with your question.

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See more of our stories that feature audience voices:

How do you describe nature? Two poets help us
Parenting tips from the animal kingdom
Can GLP-1 drugs treat addiction?
We Asked What Maps You Love. Here’s What You Showed Us.
It’s Not Just You—Bad Food Habits Are Hard To Shake
The Goo In Your Home Could Help Science Address Climate Change
What The Sigma Is Algospeak?
Organization Empowers Older Adults To Step Up For The Climate
Where Have All The Butterflies Gone?
Protesters ‘Stand Up For Science’ At Rallies Across The Country
The Science Of Thriving In Winter—By Embracing It
Where Does Plastic And Other Trash Go After We Throw It Away?