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Mars Road Trip, Bird Penises (or Lack Thereof), and More
A roundup of science stories or studies that blow our mind, tickle our funny bone, or generally strike our fancy.
Why Do We Remember Faces but Not Names?
You see a familiar face but space out on the name. Don’t beat yourself up. It’s only natural.
Surviving the End of the World (As We Know It)
Another mass extinction on earth is inevitable. So let’s get on with life.
Out of This World
Space artist Dan Durda forges into the unknown to create celestial scenery that educates and inspires.
Horseshoe Crab Bandits, Quick Whiskey, Milky Way Map, and More
A roundup of science stories or studies that blow our mind, tickle our funny bone, or generally strike our fancy.
A Sculpture Eavesdrops Underwater
A submerged piece of art will grow into an artificial reef while recording surrounding marine sounds.
SciFri’s Summer Reading List, 2013
The 15 titles on our list are just the tip of the science writing iceberg.
Mine-detecting Honeybees, Deciphering Teenage Sounds, and More
A roundup of science stories or studies that blow our mind, tickle our funny bone, or generally strike our fancy.
This Dinosaur Is Made From Balloons, Not Bones
A project for the Virginia Museum of Natural History is more than a bunch of hot air.
Predicting Storms, Electroshock Therapy, Germaphiles, and More
A roundup of science stories or studies that blow our mind, tickle our funny bone, or generally strike our fancy.
The Perils of Plankton
An artist magnifies an overlooked environmental problem in sculptures that are larger than life.
Three Insect Recipes to Help the Arthropods Go Down
Insects pack a protein punch. Get the most of your meal with these recipes.
Brilliant Blunders
Were the theories of illustrious minds such as Linus Pauling and Albert Einstein free of serious blunders? Absolutely not!
What Lies Beneath
Using a scanning technology called terahertz imaging, scientist J. Bianca Jackson searches for hidden artwork behind paint and plaster.
Help SciFri Make a Summer Reading List
Recommend your favorite science-themed books, and SciFri will compile a list of the top 15.
Alien Invaders, Baby Seal Brains, and More
A roundup of science stories or studies that blow our mind, tickle our funny bone, or generally strike our fancy.
Are We Alone in the Universe?
It seems incredible that earthlings could be the first technological society. So where is everyone?
Smuggled Dinosaurs, Sick Sea Otters, Hairy Tongues, and More
A roundup of science stories or studies that blow our mind, tickle our funny bone, or generally strike our fancy.
Science Standards for the Next Generation
Newly released science standards expect students to be capable of designing experiments and making evidence-based arguments.