17:07
The History Of Teeth, From Ancient Fish To Humans
In “Bite,” author Bill Schutt takes readers on a dental adventure spanning half a billion years and much of the animal kingdom.
What Vampire Bat Teeth Tell Us About Their Evolution
Author Bill Schutt writes about vampire bats’ unusual teeth—and how scientists puzzled over their evolutionary history.
When The Spacesuit Didn’t Fit, She Wore It Anyway
Astronaut Cady Coleman had to make do when NASA decided not to use small spacesuits on the International Space Station.
17:23
Don’t Just Walk In The Woods—Touch, Smell, and Taste Them, Too
September’s SciFri Book Club pick, “Forest Walking,” teaches readers how to use all five senses to engage with forests in a deeper way.
24:21
Dr. Fauci On A Life Of Medical Research And Public Service
His new book “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service” chronicles his work on health crises from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19.
12:12
A Science Hero, Lost and Found
In our August book club pick, “The Invention of Nature,” Andrea Wulf restores Alexander von Humboldt to his rightful place in science history.
17:25
From Farm To Fridge: The Science And History Of Refrigeration
In her book ‘Frostbite,’ Nicola Twilley examines how refrigeration changed the world and spoiled us—and our food.
Stepping Inside The Global Cold Chain
Author Nicola Twilley ventures into the often-overlooked—but rapidly expanding—global network of food refrigeration.
17:14
How A Shark Scientist Forged Her Own Path
In her book, marine biologist Jasmin Graham writes about uplifting young scientists of color and why she pursues research outside of academia.
Finding Community As A Black Woman In Shark Science
In her book “Sharks Don’t Sink,” Jasmin Graham describes what it was like to find other shark scientists like herself on Twitter.