10 Questions for Alan Guth, Pioneer of the Inflationary Model of the Universe
The theoretical physicist discusses the expanding universe and the infinite possibilities it brings.
The Week-After Science Friday Quiz! 1/5/16
How much do you know about the early days of the personal computer?
Catching A Break
How a self-taught meteorologist turned a call-in surf forecasting company into a global enterprise.
The Best of Science Friday, 2015
SciFri staffers pick their favorite stories and activities from the year.
Boughs Of Folly: Science Blunders In National Lampoon’s ‘Christmas Vacation’
What can we learn from the Griswolds’ many mishaps?
Motorcycles, Music, and a ‘Miracle’ Drug: Which Oliver Sacks Book Should We Read for the SciFri Book Club?
The SciFri Book Club celebrates the literary legacy of Oliver Sacks by reading one of his modern classics. Help us pick it!
Building A ‘Beest’ Fit For The Beach
Dutch artist Theo Jansen has spent 25 years constructing massive sculptures designed to crawl, scuttle, and stride along the beach.
How To Make Your Own Lightsaber
One “Star Wars” fan shares best practices for a DIY lightsaber.
The Week-After Science Friday Quiz! 12/14/15
What do you know about bananas and Pluto?
Can Failure Be an End in Itself?
Science is constantly being revised, and failure is crucial to the process.