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August 11, 2023

Science journalist and the author of a new book talks about her research into a mighty fish nicknamed Amelia, and the recovery of the tuna fishery. Plus in the new movie “Pod Generation,” a couple finds out what it’s like to grow their baby inside a high-tech egg. And as the climate shifts, bird species’ ranges are changing–a capture of bird song in Acadia National Park.

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August 4, 2023

Artificial sweeteners are widely used in soft drinks, baked goods, and candy. But are they safe? Plus, Science Friday dives into how nuclear weapons technology has evolved since the Manhattan Project. And, talking about the science behind evolution in light of laws allowing schools to teach creationism.

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July 28, 2023

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state abortion bans are causing a shift in reproductive health care that’s rippling across the country. Plus, the kākāpō returns to New Zealand. And, understanding how plastics in your old Barbie doll degrade.

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July 21, 2023

The connections between the brain and the body are complex—we dive in. Plus, on the big screen, moviegoers will be faced with the United States’ contentious nuclear history. And, an unusual white dwarf star appears to be made of hydrogen on one side and helium on another.

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July 14, 2023

Hospitals can’t keep up with the need for mental health treatment in children. What is driving the increase in youth mental health issues? Plus, the children’s book ‘Mother of Sharks’ makes the case for the kings of the deep. And, two companies recently received approval to grow and sell lab-cultivated meat in the U.S.

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July 7, 2023

From pest control to pollination, what might be considered pesky insects actually play essential environmental roles. Plus, bringing back beavers may soften future floods and fires. And, 3D-printed violins are affordable and still sound beautiful.

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June 30, 2023

Ira Flatow celebrates Cephalopod Week live in Miami with two scientists who study squids and octopuses. Plus, the endangered Przewalski’s horse and black-footed ferret are the faces of cloning for conservation. Plus, same-sex animal pairings are common in nature. But fungi might be the queerest kingdom of all.

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June 23, 2023

Researchers will be able to more easily study neural structure in a genetically modified line of albino squid that are essentially see-through. Plus, a new book researches the effects that artistic experiences have on the brain. And remembering Roger Payne, who spent a career spent listening to whalesong.

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June 16, 2023

Two science journalists share their favorite nonfiction and fiction books for the summer season. Plus, curly hair keeps your head cool. And, a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza has potentially sweeping implications—from the price of eggs to human health.

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June 9, 2023

Paleontologists explain how their work was inspired by the classic film, ‘Jurassic Park.’ Plus, a collaborative investigation finds companies are issuing over a billion pounds of pollution more than their permits allow. And, scientists use CRISPR to engineer a reduction in disease-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

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