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Entertaining & educational conversations about science, tech, + more. Hosted by Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman. From WNYCStudios #SciFriBookClub đź“š 'Origin' by Jennifer Raff

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Published: February 18, 2025 16:56

The new book "Ends of the Earth" explores the wonders of Antarctica and the Arctic—and the lengths scientists go to to study them before it’s too late. In today’s episode, we take a field trip to the planet’s coolest places. Listen here 🎧:…

Published: February 18, 2025 01:02

Last year, we reported on creative ways people are making a difference for the environment in their local communities in a six-part newsletter called "Tiny Nature Triumphs." Here’s a roundup of the stories we shared: https://buff.ly/40Rifxc

Published: February 17, 2025 19:29

In January, the FDA approved a new non-opioid painkiller. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the science behind the first new pain medicine in over two decades. Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/40ZyPKh

Published: February 16, 2025 15:15

“We can look to venom, surprisingly, to aid us biomedically," says Dr. Barrett Klein. "For example, bee venom therapy has been used for arthritis, arthralgia, Parkinson’s, ALS, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions.” https://buff.ly/4g90rCZ

Published: February 14, 2025 22:02

A detector in the Mediterranean Sea picked up a neutrino with a record-breaking level of energy. In today's episode,  this and other top science news of the week. Listen here 🎧 : https://buff.ly/4132aDF

Published: February 14, 2025 20:51

What do you do when a bear keeps getting too close to people, risking a conflict that could put humans—and itself–in danger? Former Montana bear manager Wesley Sarmento joins us to share his research into the best bear deterrents. https://buff.ly/4hAh37y

Published: February 14, 2025 20:21

The book "The Grieving Body" explores how grief affects the body, from the heart to the immune system. Author Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor joins us to discuss what she has learned about the physiology of grief over the years. https://buff.ly/4aYZVWw

Published: February 14, 2025 20:07

In January, the FDA approved a new pain medicine—the first in 25 years. Dr. Sean Mackey joins us to discuss how this new non-opioid painkiller works, who should take it, and what its limitations are. https://buff.ly/4i0L00q

Published: February 14, 2025 19:41

Can male and female baboons really just be friends? Dr. Anna Weyher joins us to talk about Kinda baboons and how they challenge assumptions about baboon bonding, primate power dynamics, and male-female relationships. https://buff.ly/41cRxiS

Published: February 14, 2025 19:21

A new book illustrates the wonders of Antarctica and the Arctic—and the lengths scientists go to to study them before it’s too late. Author dr. @neilshubin.bsky.social joins us to talk about “Ends of the Earth” and science at the poles.…

Published: February 14, 2025 19:07

It's time for #SciFri đź“» We kick off with @sophiebushwick.bsky.social, who joins us to talk about the discovery of a neutrino with a record-breaking level of energy and other top science news of the week. https://buff.ly/4hDq8fB

Published: February 13, 2025 19:09

A new TV series imagines a mushroom that can cure any ailment. In today's episode,  we talk with the creators of the series “Common Side Effects,” which makes fungi the star. Plus, why does snow smell the way it does? Listen here 🎧 :…

Published: February 12, 2025 16:47

A bombshell investigation shows how  scientific misconduct and fraud may have stalled treatments for Alzheimer's disease. In today's episode,   the troubling state of Alzheimer's research. Listen here 🎧: https://buff.ly/3EBNpAb