17:09
How Geometry Shaped The World
Science historian Amir Alexander shares how Euclidean geometry came to influence politics, art, and the nature of cities.
How Linear Perspective Made Florence’s Famed Dome Possible
Learn how a mirror and a painting helped design Brunelleschi’s Dome in this excerpt from “Proof!” by Amir Alexander.
17:27
Use These Free STEM Resources Made For Teachers, By Teachers
The teachers of today are training the scientists of the future with lessons from SciFri’s Educator Collaborative.
John Urschel Learns The ‘Secret Code’ Of Calculus
Calculus helped retired NFL player John Urschel “move from a world that was static to a world that could move and flow.”
17:10
Former NFL Player Tackles Football And Math
At 26, John Urschel left the NFL to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics.
7:35
Under The Sea: Future Factories And A New Volcano
It was a big news week under the sea.
23:12
Steven Strogatz On The ‘Infinite Powers’ Of Calculus
From gravity to HIV treatments, calculus has helped us understand our universe.
Hungry Hungry Hermetia
Food waste is a real problem in the world today. Can you design an economic and environmental solution—with fly larvae?
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.
6:39
The Math That May Save Democracy
Statistics are at the center of a case that pits voters against unfairly gerrymandered districts in this episode of
“Undiscovered.”