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The Battle Of The Hard Drives
Two companies are exploring very different methods to expand the storage capacity of hard disk drives.
4:40
Shrimpers Turn To Social Media To Sell Their Wares
Environmental and economic factors have weakened the prices shrimpers can get at the dock—so some are advertising direct to consumers on Facebook instead.
24:47
How Would A Green New Deal Work?
The idea of a Green New Deal has existed for more than a decade. But what would it actually look like in practice?
The Season The Earth Shattered
In N.K. Jemisin’s novel “The Fifth Season,” the earth lashes back when humans begin to harm the planet—leaving behind a barren, broken world.
Take A Voyage To The Volcanoes With SciFri!
On February 18 in NYC, volcanologists and author N.K. Jemisin guide us through an evening of quakes, shakes, and geologic events.
7:04
From Deep In Space, A Strange Radio Signal
Astronomers report more observations of the puzzling ‘Fast Radio Bursts’—including one that has burst twice.
7:51
China Reaches A New Lunar Frontier
Chinese space probe Chang’e-4 landed on the far side of the moon, marking a new era in space exploration.
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Science Seeks Snowflake Snapshots
Citizen scientists are photographing snowflakes to help study winter storms.
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Gaga For Grosbeaks? Coveting Chickadees? Devoted To Ducks?
SciFri celebrates winter birds and the people who love them.
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2018 Year In Review: Wildfires, Space Probes, And CRISPR
We recap the year in science news with Sarah Kaplan and Rachel Feltman.