Episodes

A recap of the 2014 Ig Nobel Prizes, a new book on the merging of science with art, and an ethical debate surrounding personal genomes.

Talking “Interstellar” with director Christopher Nolan and theoretical physicist Kip Thorne. Plus, robot assistants, the science of side dishes, and more.

The first-ever touchdown on a comet. Plus, tracking disease through Wikipedia data, the genetics of tame animals, “new” environmentalism, and more.

Experts chat trends in synthetic biology. Plus, George Washington Carver and apple science, the cost of high-speed Internet, and more.

From the psychology behind haunted houses to the notes that make music scary, a look at spooky science on this Halloween episode.

Meet the innovators of the digital revolution. Plus, Science Club wrap-up, a nerve transplant with hopeful results, and more.

A live recording from the SciFri show on the University of Notre Dame campus in Indiana.

What’s our best bet in containing the Ebola outbreak? Plus, a new book on end-of-life care, busting the MSG myth, a violin origin story, and more.

What’s your schnoz say about your health? Plus, a review of community labs, chimp culture, censorship online, and more.

The SciFri Science Club’s back in session. Plus, a 20-km-high skyscraper, a resident’s perspective on hospital life, a city forest, and more.