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‘Prehistoric Planet’ Defrosts Strange Animals Of The Ice Age
Episode 1194
Koalas with the bodies of lions. Elephants the size of your dog. Gigantic, 8-foot-tall sloths. These aren’t creatures found in science fiction: They …
4 months, 1 week ago
How Did Vaccine Policies Actually Change In 2025?
Episode 1193
Since 1955, when Congress passed the Polio Vaccination Assistance Act, the federal government has been in the business of expanding access to vaccine…
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Astronomers Are Excited About Comet 3I/Atlas’ Close Approach
Episode 1192
This year, comet 3I/Atlas broke into our solar system, but also the zeitgeist. This dirty snowball is a visitor from another solar system, and it’s o…
4 months, 1 week ago
‘Fire Amoeba’ Likes It Hot, And A Faraway Lava Planet
Episode 1191
While on a sampling trip in California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park, researchers stopped to sample a rather boring stream on their hike to Boiling…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What’s The Reality Behind The Humanoid Robot Hype?
Episode 1190
Videos of humanoid robots dancing, doing cartwheels, putting clothes in a washing machine, and serving drinks are all over social media. And tech CEO…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
'Just' A Blue Jay? Don't Overlook These Magnificent Common Birds
Episode 1189
It’s that time of year: the Christmas Bird Count, when birders go out in flocks to record all the birds they see in a single day. The data collected …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Can We Just Throw Our Plastic Garbage Into A Volcano?
Episode 1188
It’s winter, and the SciFri team is already dreaming of warmer weather. How about a mind vacation to one of the hottest places on earth, an erupting …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
How Did Ancient Humans Use The Acoustics Of Spaces Like Caves?
Episode 1187
The sound of a choir performing in a cathedral is iconic for a reason. It’s this beautiful human experience: being side-by-side with other people, fe…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What The Sounds Of Melting Glaciers Can Tell Us
Episode 1186
As the planet warms, the world’s glaciers are melting faster than snow can replenish the ice. That has implications for sea level rise, ocean current…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
How A Fringe Idea Led To Lifesaving Cancer Treatments
Episode 1185
In cancer research, the “seed and soil” hypothesis posits that the tumor is like a seed of misbehaving cells taking root in the body. Whether it grow…
4 months, 3 weeks ago