The Absurdity—And Difficulty—Of Writing About The Dead
“There is nothing amusing about being dead,” Mary Roach writes. But how can one inject humor and levity while writing about cadaver science?
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How Close Are We To Answers About Aliens?
Dr. Adam Frank discusses the human fascination with extraterrestrial life—and the scientific search for it—in his new book.
Are We Alone? Science Searches For Aliens
From biosignatures in exoplanet atmospheres to radio telescope arrays, science is searching for extraterrestrial life.
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These Romance Novels Represent Black Women In Science
Dr. Carlotta Berry writes romance novels about Black women in the sciences to encourage more people to go into the field.
Talking Science Over Tiramisu
In ‘Elevated Inferno,’ Monet opens up about balancing her engineering dreams and her parents’ expectations.
SciFri Picks: 2023 Science Books
Science Friday featured 35 books on the program this year. Here’s a recap of some of this year’s most exciting science titles.
Exploring ‘An Immense World’ With Ed Yong
On January 23, Ed Yong will be in conversation with Arielle Duhaime-Ross on the ways life uniquely perceives their environment.
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The (Not So) Easy Guide To Getting To Space
In a new book, astronaut Mike Massimino reflects on his time in space, and what it taught him about succeeding on Earth.
Speak Up! And Other Lessons Learned From Being An Astronaut
A former NASA astronaut reflects on his career and what it taught him about overcoming steep challenges.
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An AI Leader’s Human-Centered Approach To Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Fei-Fei Li of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI discusses the promise and peril of the ground-breaking technology.