19:54
Are All Calories Created (And Burned) Equally?
How do low-carb, high protein, calorie counting guidelines affect our metabolism?
46:19
2018 Year In Review: Wildfires, Space Probes, And CRISPR
We recap the year in science news with Sarah Kaplan and Rachel Feltman.
4:47
For Kids, State Flu Shot Rules Vary
Don’t assume that the whole family can get a flu vaccine at the local pharmacy.
11:52
Trump Administration Cracks Down On Fetal Cell Research
The Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a “comprehensive review” of research involving fetal tissue—and has disrupted an HIV research program in the process.
33:44
What Happens When You Double Dip That Chip?
Does double-dipping a chip really infect the dip? Is the five-second rule real? Plus, a look at other food myths.
The Best Of Science Friday, 2018
From Usain Bolt and volcanoes to a kid scientist-to-be and caterpillars, the Science Friday staff share their favorite stories from 2018.
26:01
To Battle Cancer, First Understand The Immune System
Cancer immunotherapy has dramatic success in some cases, but not all. Researchers are trying to learn why.
21:42
So You Want To Grow Hemp
With Congress poised to legalize growing hemp, how does a ‘new’ plant become a thriving agricultural product? Plus, the science of CBD.
25:31
Where Will Climate Change Impact The US? Everywhere.
A new report says our warming world will hit all sectors of the U.S. economy, in ways both big and small.
44:18
A Salute To Head-Scratching Science
As a SciFri holiday tradition, we present highlights from the 28th first annual Ig Nobel Awards ceremony.