16:40
Cracking the Egg
There’s a better way to make hard-boiled eggs—and it doesn’t involve boiling.
29:48
Understanding the Dark Side of Physics
Physicists discuss the quest to understand dark energy and dark matter.
22:06
One Hundred Years of General Relativity
Albert Einstein published his theory of general relativity on December 2, 1915.
16:54
A Love Story, Set in the Multiverse
In Nick Payne’s play “Constellations,” a beekeeper and cosmologist fall in and out of love across 50 parallel universes.
11:59
Lasers Help Metal Resist Rust and Ice
Scientists use lasers to create super water-repellent metals.
17:20
Remembering the Moment Black Holes Went Mainstream
Forty-five years ago, a collaboration between Roger Penrose and Stephen Hawking transformed perceptions about black holes and the beginning of the universe.
Science Friday Home Science Highlights of 2014
Our best home experiments and maker projects from 2014.
5:55
Birdie in Flight
The aerodynamics of the badminton birdie, along with a complex chain of movements executed by players, enables it to reach 200 mph.
7:09
Under The Influence Of Beer Foam
A team of fluid mechanics researchers at Princeton University dive into the anti-sloshing physics of foam.
Christmas Tree Combustion
A home holiday experiment that explores combustion using festive fuels such as fir, pine, spruce, and cedar.