Unfolding Stories In Maps Of The Grand Canyon
View historic maps of the Grand Canyon that tell tales of exploration of the national park.
The Geologists Who Control Lava
The molten material can be a menace of destruction in nature, but a geologist and an artist are investigating how it maneuvers.
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How Artists Made Code Their Paintbrush
Reflecting on the history and future of coding and technology in art.
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Peering ‘Behind The Sheet’ Of Gynecology’s Darker History
A new play introduces us to the enslaved women whose bodies paved the way for modern gynecology.
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Is This The Dawning Of The ‘Age Of Schadenfreude?’
Taking pleasure from someone else’s pain may make you feel like a jerk, but it’s a very natural emotion.
For The Love Of Lichen
From craggy deserts to pebbly vistas, the landscape of lichens is diverse—if you take a close look.
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Science Goes To The Movies: ‘First Man’
We gather a panel of space experts to discuss the new movie. Plus, what are the stories that Hollywood could tell about space that we haven’t heard yet?
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Science In Motion
Where science and art intersect, dance can help bring new understanding and metaphors for researchers and the public.
‘A Brief History Of Time’: Artist Challenge
The Science Friday Book Club invites you to submit your artistic imaginings of Stephen Hawking’s visions of the universe.
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Science Friday Presents: ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Meteorite’
A scientist goes toe-to-toe with capitalism for a meteorite prize in a play performed live in Chicago’s Harris Theater.