Science Friday
Fridays at 2pm
Science Friday explores science-related topics -- from subatomic particles and the human genome to the Internet and earthquakes. Listen to in-depth discussion with scientists and others from all walks of life whose work influences our daily lives.
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An EPA proposal would require water utilities to limit the amount of PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
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The first drugs designed with AI are now in clinical trials, raising new questions for the pharmaceutical industry.
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The state will receive $2 billion dollars to reconnect the Mississippi River to its nearby marshes, but local shrimpers and oyster harvesters aren’t convinced.
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Smart toilets are powered by AI to give users more insight into their health.
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CITES, the pioneering international treaty ratified 50 years ago, aimed to regulate trade in wildlife species—and it’s still expanding.
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A new, soft robotics material could usher in self-repairing prosthetics.
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Understanding how naked mole-rats are fertile for their whole lives may help answer questions about human reproduction.
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This critical element has been crucial to farming—and is also responsible for causing massive toxic algae blooms.
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The drug will be capped at $35, making it more accessible to the people who need it most.
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The maritime archeologist who found the storied wreck discusses the mission and his new book.