Science Friday

Epizódok

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  The tilcayo is the new wild cat on the block 02.10.2026 12p

  The tiny, three-pound tilcayo is the first cat species to be described in a century, and, yes—it is as cute as you’d think.
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  Are natural history museums going extinct? 01.10.2026 17p

  The country’s oldest natural history museum, in Philadelphia, has closed its doors to visitors. Will other museums follow?
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  Examining a new lunar crater + searching for signs of alien technology 30.09.2026 18p

  Scientists are learning more about a recent impact crater on the moon. Plus, hunting for extraterrestrial life through technological clues.
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  Did the COVID pandemic stunt kids’ development? 29.09.2026 21p

  The pandemic interrupted the lives of millions of kids. Researchers are studying the impact on their social and emotional development.
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  How do concussions affect the brain? 28.09.2026 18p

  The latest scientific understanding of concussions is upending treatment recommendations for recovery.
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  Are new treatments for celiac disease on the horizon? 25.09.2026 11p

  More than 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an illness with no current treatment. Is help on the way?
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  Everyone is calling for safer AI. So what does that mean? 24.09.2026 22p

  Concerns about AI safety are growing. Two researchers explain the unintended consequences of training AI models and what questions remain.
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  Underwater archeology reveals clues about Ice Age humans 23.09.2026 18p

  At the end of the last ice age, glacial melt inundated human settlements near shorelines. Underwater archeologists are uncovering their artifacts.
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  Climate change is increasing hurricane risk for Hawaiʻi 22.09.2026 12p

  Hawaiʻi has generally been safe from the worst effects of hurricanes. But this year two hurricanes battered the islands in a matter of weeks.
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  Bringing hard electronics into soft and squishy bodies 21.09.2026 18p

  Inventor John Rogers bridges the natural and artificial worlds with flexible, biocompatible electronics.
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  What is lymphatic drainage, anyway? 18.09.2026 18p

  A new wellness trend focuses on stimulating the lymphatic system. What does this system do, and is there science to back these claims?
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  Hot flashes, hormone therapy, and the science of perimenopause 17.09.2026 18p

  After decades of controversy over prescribing hormone therapy for perimenopause, many providers are reconsidering their approach.
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  Telling the tale of human origins, one fossil tooth at a time 16.09.2026 25p

  Yohannes Haile-Selassie has a talent for spotting fossils, and has discovered clues to several branches of the human family tree.
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  Did the fire at the Library of Alexandria set humanity back? 15.09.2026 14p

  Author Sam Kean explores our fascination with lost knowledge in his new book, “The Museum of Lost Things”
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  Black bears are moving into the neighborhood. How do we coexist? 14.09.2026 18p

  As black bears return to their historic ranges across the U.S., human encounters are increasing. How can bears and people live in harmony?
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  Is a shorter course of antibiotics OK? + Genetic risk of fibromyalgia 12.09.2026 17p

  Shorter courses of antibiotics may reduce antimicrobial resistance. Plus, a new study finds a group of genes associated with fibromyalgia.
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  Why cannabis’s health effects are so hard to study 11.09.2026 18p

  Cannabis seems to be everywhere, in many forms. We're learning more about its effect on teenage brains and its usefulness as a therapeutic.
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  Did scientists just find a dark matter particle? Maybe 10.09.2026 12p

  The LUX-ZEPLIN detector picked up a strange signal that scientists haven’t cracked yet. Could it be a dark matter interaction?
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  Why physics and philosophy need each other 09.09.2026 18p

  Physicist Carlo Rovelli urges conversations between physics and philosophy in a search for answers about the universe.
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  Recall rodeo: A food safety update + Why cars are catching fire 08.09.2026 18p

  Food recalls abounded this summer, but was it unusual? Plus, why some modern cars burst into flames, even when turned off.