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Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, h
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In a time of ever-increasing energy prices, this week President Bush overturned a long-standing executive order banning offshore oil exploration in certain parts of the country. The...
Earthrace circumnavigated the globe in just 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes 14 days less than the fastest previous time for a powerboat. And they did it all with biofuels, including...
Several years ago, researchers proposed the provocative idea that bacteria living in the human stomach could be responsible for the development of some stomach ulcers. New research
Dr. Michael DeBakey, a man who received a Congressional Gold Medal for his many accomplishments and contributions to the nation, died last week at the age of 99. He was responsible
Thousands of megawatts of solar-generated power might not see the light of day if Congress doesn't act soon. Ira Flatow also looks at how you can bring solar to your sockets faster,...
A soil scientist talks about the importance of fertile soil to the planet's environmental health and the problems caused by soil mismanagement.
With rising food costs and a salmonella outbreak sickening over 1,000 people this summer, more Americans seem to be turning to their own backyards for produce.
Often referred to as "the rain forests of the ocean," coral reefs provide food and shelter to a variety of the ocean's habitants. Now researchers have found that a third of the world's...
Today's state-of-the-art earthquake warning systems give only a few seconds' warning before disaster strikes. Now, a team of researchers reports that they may have some encouraging
Scientists on both the Mars Phoenix and Mercury Messenger space missions talk about the latest news from the Milky Way and what it means for those of us on Earth.
A study of two brothers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could give scientists the right ammunition to resolve the mysteries of ADHD, one of the most common mental disorders...
Summertime is here. But what if you're bored with the beach and all screamed out at the amusement park?
Much of the nuclear weapons industry is top secret, but there are parts of the atomic establishment that a tourist can see.
The author of 'Bottlemania' addresses the country's addiction to bottled water and its environmental costs.
The talk turns to baseball bats including whether maple bats should be benched, and how a tiny bug may throw the bat-making industry a curve ball.
Imagine experiencing a stroke, and knowing exactly what is happening to you. That's just what happened to brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor, who talks about the experience and what
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the leading cause of adult disability. New research finds that it may be possible to identify those at risk by screening for...
A smell scientist takes a look at what our noses can tell us about the world around us, and the co-curator of the "Odor Limits" exhibition in Philadelphia, Pa., discusses how artists...
Taking a census of the world's oceans is a tall order, with scientists estimating that there may be three times as many species yet to be discovered as are already known. Ocean explorer...
Actress Hedy Lamarr co-invented a secret communication method used to guide torpedoes. Her story is showcased in a new stage play. Writer and director Elyse Singer talks about her dark...
