29:39
Sprucing Up Your Springtime Soils
Moldy compost? Compacted soil? Here’s some soil science to help your garden spring into shape.
7:58
Are We Ready For A Climate Change Refugee Crisis?
Plus, the lasting impact of the BP oil spill, and how a warming Arctic is making climate change worse.
3:57
The Ups And Downs Of Bird Tracking Devices
Recently published research points to possible ill effects of putting tracking devices on the smallest songbirds.
7:49
Introducing Our New Show: Undiscovered
Science Friday has a new show! It’s called Undiscovered, and it tells the back stories of great scientific discoveries.
15:08
But Really, Can You Stand In Front Of The Microwave?
We’ve been nuking our food for 50 years. Why are some people still worried about their safety?
14:13
Sea Spray’s Tie To The Sky
New research explores how the ocean’s aerosols can affect the climate, from weather to cloud properties.
8:58
How Older Brains Could Benefit From Marijuana
The research shows promise, but there are a lot of conditions.
7:51
The Comeback Of The New Zealand Sea Lion Pup
The rarest species of sea lion lives on the islands of New Zealand and has made a recent comeback to the mainland.
25:55
Ancient Homo Naledi May Have Walked Alongside Early Humans
New 3D models of Homo naledi fossils help researchers better understand the human family tree.
7:14
Cassini Acrobatics, Phishing, And The Evolution Of A Skunk
The Cassini spacecraft is in the midst of a series of dives through Saturn’s rings.