Science Friday show image

Science Friday

Recent Episodes

Is that spooky old house full of ghosts, or just infrasound?

Low-frequency noises that humans can feel, but not hear, may be behind the spooky feeling of old houses—and serve as a warning to animals.
Science Friday |

How do clinical trials work, and who can participate?

A bioethicist walks us through the complexity of clinical trials, from their core scientific questions to patient selection to FDA approval.
Science Friday |

Use of herbicide linked to Parkinson's is on the rise in the US

A processing plant in Mississippi is leaking massive amounts of Paraquat into the air. Its biological link to Parkinson's is becoming clear.
Science Friday |

Why does fashion repeat in 20-year cycles? Math has the answer

A mathematician analyzed 150 years of women’s fashion to understand 20-year trend cycles, and how “optimal distinctiveness” drives change.
Science Friday |

Earth's ancient hydrogen, and fossilized vomit

A new simulation shows large amounts of hydrogen in our planet’s core. And, what scientists found in 290-million-year-old vomit.
Science Friday |

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

About

Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the trusted source for news about science, technology, and other cool stuff. Host Ira Flatow mixes it up by featuring people in the know and those who want to be. Science Friday frequently features listeners that call in with their most riveting science questions. In addition, Science Friday also produces award-winning videos. It's brain fun for curious people.

Science Friday show image

Science Friday

The source for entertaining stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

YOU ARE ONLINE