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April 11, 2025
We go inside the scientifically accurate ER world created for “The Pitt” with one of its medical consultants. Plus, new research suggests the artificial sweetener saccharin could kill antibiotic resistant bacteria. And, highlights from SciFri’s live show in Salt Lake City.
12:17
Trump’s Nominee For NASA Administrator Meets Congress
Nominee Jared Isaacman prioritized a Mars mission in his confirmation hearings, raising questions about the fate of the Artemis lunar program.
8:17
Huh? The Valuable Role Of Interjections
Utterances like “um,” “wow” and “mm-hmm” aren’t just fillers—they keep conversations flowing.
8:17
A Sweet New Treatment For Antibiotic Resistant Infections?
New research suggests the artificial sweetener saccharin could kill antibiotic resistant bacteria.
12:04
How A Navajo Plant Researcher Is Reviving A Desert Peach
Bringing back Southwest peach orchards won’t be easy, but researchers are on the lookout for remaining trees—and they need help.
17:35
Meet Lokiceratops, A Giant Dinosaur With Blade-Like Horns
The newly discovered dino is challenging paleontologists’ understanding of how horned dinosaurs evolved and existed together.
17:43
How ‘Science Interpreters’ Make Hidden Science Visible
A cell animator and a museum designer tell us how they translate scientific findings into visual experiences.
17:21
How Real Doctors Brought ‘The Pitt’ To Life
We go inside the scientifically accurate ER world created for the TV show with one of its medical consultants.
10:55
The Department Of Health And Human Services Cuts 10,000 Jobs
The cuts hit multiple agencies, affecting work on HIV, gun violence prevention, vaccines, minority health research, and more.
15:34
Climate Change Has Made Allergy Season Worse. How Do We Cope?
It’s not just in your stuffy head. Seasonal allergies are getting worse as pollen season gets longer and more intense.
29.08
What Artificial General Intelligence Could Mean For Our Future
What happens when AI moves beyond convincing chatbots and custom image generators to something that matches—or outperforms—humans?