How Ancient Art Influenced Modern Astronomy
How do we make sense of the vast expanse above our heads, the millions of stars we might be able to see, and the billions more we can’t?
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Releasing Campsite Reservations In Waves Makes Booking Fairer
Some national and state parks are changing the way they open up campsite reservations online to make them more accessible to everyone.
If You Were A Scientist, Which Olympic Event Would You Study?
Are you obsessed with precision? Captivated by speed? Intrigued by social dynamics? Find out what sport satisfies your scientific brain.
How Science Fiction Influenced American Psychological Warfare
A new book looks at the history of psychological warfare, its connections to science fiction, and how it’s been adapted to modern politics.
What I Learned Setting Up The Science Friday Archive
I had two months to make sense of 33 years of programs–and set Science Friday up to document its future.
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A Science Hero, Lost and Found
In our August book club pick, “The Invention of Nature,” Andrea Wulf restores Alexander von Humboldt to his rightful place in science history.
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From Farm To Fridge: The Science And History Of Refrigeration
In her book ‘Frostbite,’ Nicola Twilley examines how refrigeration changed the world and spoiled us—and our food.
Stepping Inside The Global Cold Chain
Author Nicola Twilley ventures into the often-overlooked—but rapidly expanding—global network of food refrigeration.
The Tornado Science Of ‘Twisters’ And A Real Life ‘Dune’ Stillsuit
A meteorologist decodes the tornado science in the new ‘Twisters’ sequel, and researchers made a spacesuit inspired by the one from ‘Dune.’
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The Tornado Science To Know Before Seeing ‘Twisters’
The follow-up to the 1996 movie “Twister” is a whirlwind of tornado science. A weather expert decodes its lingo—and real-life tornado trends.