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An Unusual Rose Blooms in Northern California
This bubblegum-pink sea slug is cropping up in areas where it’s rarely seen in large numbers.
SciFri Book Club: David Grann Answers Your Questions
“The Lost City of Z” author David Grann answers questions from SciFri Book Club readers.
What’s Causing the Color Change in Yellowstone’s Morning Glory Spring?
The interplay of light, bacteria, and water depth influence the dramatic colors at Yellowstone’s famous pool.
From a Destitute Phoenix School, an Underwater Robotics Team Rises
An excerpt from Joshua Davis’ book “Spare Parts.”
How an Electric Eel Is Like a Taser
New research shows that the electric fish operates like a Taser to immobilize prey.
Belize’s Blue Hole Offers Clues To Mayan Collapse
Sediment cores from around the Yucatán Peninsula support a theory as to what could have led to the Mayans’ demise.
The SciFri Book Club Searches for Lost Cities
Journey into the Amazonian jungle with David Grann’s “The Lost City of Z.”
The Green Comet
You might be able to spot this bright, verdant comet with the naked eye.
Talking Darwin Over Dinner
An excerpt from the Science Guy’s new book, “Undeniable.”
When Egg Meets Sperm, Sparks Fly
The original meet-cute. When sperm and egg meet, sparks fly.
Make Your Own Fall Foliage With This Dad-Tested Experiment
Learn about why leaves change colors in different seasons.
A New Era of Medicine, Centered on Smartphones
An excerpt from “The Patient Will See You Now.”
This Insect’s Got Gears
The cogs allow the planthopper nymph to synchronize movement of its hind legs.
The Best of Science Friday, 2014 (Picked by Our Staff)
SciFri staff members recommend their favorite stories from the past year.
The Fight Against Blight: Restoring the American Chestnut
Researchers have developed a blight-resistant species that’s nearly identical to the American chestnut tree.
Peek Inside A Mechanical Calculator
This machine was a predecessor to the electronic calculator.
SciFri Book Club: Vote for a Book to Beat the Winter Blues
Help the SciFri Book Club pick its next book.