Episodes

What constitutes a “fair fight” when it comes to international cyberwarfare? And the African-American women mathematicians and “human computers” who did the math for NASA’s race to the moon.

How subpoenas, lawsuits, and even Freedom of Information Act requests can look and feel like harassment to scientists. Plus, why do digital assistants like Siri often seem so unintelligent?

The Golden Record 2.0, remixed by you. Plus, the future of your commute.

A special live recording of Science Friday at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Plus, how will future cars connect to each other, smart infrastructure, and the cloud?

Theoretical physicist Roger Penrose argues against the widespread attention given to some prominent theories about the universe, including string theory. And how the redwood trees lining northern California’s coastline depend on fog as a seasonal water source.

We look back at the history of Voyager’s Golden Record, an interstellar message sent nearly 40 years ago. And a look at turning personal fitness into a game.

What’s the connection between neuroscience and abstract art? Plus, exploring envy, laughter, and curiosity through data.

A new wind farm prepares to open near Block Island, off Rhode Island’s coast. Plus, two anthropologists sound off on the possible demise of “Lucy.”

What a fish and a rare amphibian can tell us about limb development and regeneration. Plus, a writer and technology producer for ‘Mr. Robot’ talks about drawing inspiration from the real-life hacker’s toolkit.

A visit with the Twitter bots that are brightening our social media experience. Plus, writing a thriller set in the multiverse.