
Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1285 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesScienceNatural Sciences | |||

How do we know what we know? That's where science comes in—it gives us a method for testing our ideas and getting trustworthy results. But some researchers have warned that many scientific studies can't be replicated.
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Scientists recently published the first footage of a sperm whale birth, and it was a crowded ordeal. More than 10 other sperm whales were there for the delivery and helped keep the baby whale afloat—and not all of them were related to mom. How much d... more
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I love listening to science Friday and always learn something new. I share it often with my friends.
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I love this show! The new shorter length is perfect for in the car. And it helps me feel like my brain is healthy, balancing out social media time!
This show regularly provides information I can use in my life and keeps me informed on matters that I may need to consider when I vote in the future.
Great podcast, love the daily format
First - thank you Ira for finding Flora - as she assumes a greater roll in “SciFri” I have come to the conclusion that you are a visionary. I should have trusted you when you first introduced her, but I am a creature of habit and not very accepting of changes to my routine. But, Flora, you have won me over - your happy, breezy, but always reverent style is the perfect antidote to our current predicament. I think you make me smile AT LEAST once an episode, and I often listen to two a day. And... more
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This podcast provides listeners with a wide-ranging exploration of various scientific topics, from astronomy to microbiology, offering engaging discussions that are both informative and entertaining. With a consistent focus on evidence-based science, it showcases expert guests who share their insights and research on pressing issues like climate change, health sciences, and emerging technologies. Unique perspectives are often brought to the forefront, enabling discussions on contemporary topics such as the impact of genetic research on understanding diseases or the implications of current environmental policies.
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Recent guests on Science Friday include:
1. Tim Errington
2. Abel Brodeur
3. Erik Aadahl
4. Sarah Carstens
5. Joseph Schacht
6. Shane Gero
7. Kyle Chan
8. Kate Grumke
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