Annette Heist is a former senior producer for Science Friday.
Scene in the Sonoran
Science Friday hits the desert trail to take in some springtime sights.
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Scientists Search for Gulf War Illness Answers
More than 20 years later, many Gulf War veterans still suffer from an array of unexplained ailments.
Black Bear for the Win
Jim Stroner’s shot of a bear emerging from its den wins our 2013 Winter Nature Photo Contest.
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And the Award for Best Picture Goes To…
See who took first place in SciFri’s Winter Nature Photo Contest.
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‘Bones’ Inspires a New Generation of Crime Fighters
Forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs chats about “Code,” her new crime novel for young adults.
Meet the Judge of Our Winter Nature Photo Contest
Photographer Clay Bolt helps choose finalists out of hundreds of submissions.
Petri Culture
Artist Klari Reis uses unconventional materials to create microbiologically inspired art.
Minding the Mountain Gorillas
Though mountain gorillas are critically endangered, their numbers are up from nearly 25 years ago.
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The SciFri Book Club Visits ‘Gorillas in the Mist’
Dian Fossey’s classic account of her fieldwork is on the reading list this month.
Wild Advice for Shutterbugs
Photographer Alex Wild shares some tips for getting those insect glamour shots.