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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Saguaro Cacti
Were you aware that saguaros are black market commodities? Here’re some other cool cactus facts.
Scene in the Sonoran
Science Friday hits the desert trail to take in some springtime sights.
Black Bear for the Win
Jim Stroner’s shot of a bear emerging from its den wins our 2013 Winter Nature Photo Contest.
Wildlife Portraits by Our Photo Contest Judge
Clay Bolt, co-founder of the Meet Your Neighbours photo project, shares some of his shots.
Pi Day Mashup
It’s Pi Day (and Einstein’s birthday). Celebrate with this mix of tributes to the telltale Greek letter that symbolizes that endless number.
Painting by Insects
For a unique artistic style, there’s nothing like an insect’s feet to get the job done.
Vote for the Winner of the Winter Nature Photo Contest
Pick your favorite photo from the 11 finalists.
What Are the Drivers of Global Change?
An excerpt from “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change.”
Meet the Judge of Our Winter Nature Photo Contest
Photographer Clay Bolt helps choose finalists out of hundreds of submissions.
Winter Nature Photo Contest: Vote for Your Favorites!
Voting for your favorite Winter Nature Photo Contest submissions starts today at 2 p.m. EST.
Petri Culture
Artist Klari Reis uses unconventional materials to create microbiologically inspired art.
Nerdcore: Hip-Hop for SciFri Fans
This Friday, we’ll talk with MC Frontalot, the self-proclaimed “world’s 579th greatest rapper.”
Minding the Mountain Gorillas
Though mountain gorillas are critically endangered, their numbers are up from nearly 25 years ago.
Open Invitation to Lamar Smith, House Science Committee Chairman
Science Friday invites Chairman Lamar Smith to discuss technology that will track objects such as asteroids that threaten Earth.
Wild Advice for Shutterbugs
Photographer Alex Wild shares some tips for getting those insect glamour shots.
Meteor Steals Asteroid’s Thunder
A meteor streaks over Russia, just before Earth’s close shave with an asteroid.
Silence Is Noisy
An excerpt from “Shouting Won’t Help: Why I—and 50 Million Other Americans—Can’t Hear You.”