Why Don’t Banana Candies Taste Like Real Bananas?
Actually, they do. The story of artificial banana flavoring is, well, bananas.
See Undiscovered Live At The Bay Area Science Festival!
Annie and Elah will join Adam Savage and the Tested.com team live on stage on October 28th.
Up On The Roof, A Handful Of Urban Stardust
A jazz musician-turned-micrometeorite hunter gives advice on how to search for the tiny bits of cosmic dust that could be covering your rooftop.
In Defense Of Dinosaurs
We don’t conclude that Einstein’s towering accomplishments should be sullied by his own mortality. Author Kenneth Lacovara argues that dinosaurs deserve the same credit.
To Study Sea Otters, Use A Lifetime Tracker
Scientists know little about how the toxic algae endemic affects sea otters. That’s why veterinarians are trying a novel new surgery.
If You’re Drinking Tap Water, You’re Consuming Plastic Pollutants
If synthetic fibers are in tap water, they’re also likely in foods prepared with water, such as bread, pasta, and baby formula, researchers say.
Meet The People Of Cassini
From a singing group to specially brewed beer, the Cassini family recounts what it was like working on the nearly 20-year mission.
One Person’s Dung Is Another One’s Treasure
We took a field trip in Kansas to find some dung beetles.
Postcards From Cassini
After nearly 20 years in space, Cassini’s time is almost up. Here’s a look at what the spacecraft has shown us.
Cassini: A History In Interviews
For 20 years, Cassini’s scientists have shared their discoveries with Science Friday listeners. Here are some of the most memorable moments.