Ira Flatow

Indigenous peoples have been observing the world for thousands of years, but underrepresented in the sciences. How can we make science more inclusive?

A patient has died from an illness linked to vaping. What don't we know about the health risks of e-cigs? Plus, use our free STEM resources for teachers, by teachers.

Each year, 15 million tourists visit Lake Tahoe. How is climate change affecting the area and how are local business—from ski resorts to casinos—adapting to these changes?

The 2019 IPCC Report explains how proper land management could help or hurt the environment. Plus, a look at the upcoming Mars 2020 mission, and the science of fireflies.

The SciFri Book Club wraps with a celebration of the tool-users, the problem-solvers, and the songbirds. Plus, the unprecedented destruction of the Amazon rainforest.

Take a (safe) peek inside the Texas Biomedical Institute in San Antonio, where scientists study diseases like Ebola. Plus, a trip to the cave home to over 15 million bats.

We take a look at how researchers probe the mysteries of electricity in the atmosphere, one lightning storm at a time. Plus: Are electric scooters good for the environment?

Scientists and students navigated the Northwest Passage waterways to study how the Arctic summers have changed. Plus, birds don’t see the world quite the way we do.

The Great Red Spot is shrinking. Plus, high-speed internet access is becoming a necessity of modern life, but connecting over a million rural Texans is a challenge.

Sunscreen can stay in your bloodstream days after you apply it. Plus, researchers are tapping into the power of algae for  alternative fuels and making cows burp less methane.

Native Hawaiian scientists support the pursuit of knowledge regarding a new proposed telescope—but question the human cost. Plus, how birds learn to sing.

NASA places a megarocket bet to go back to the moon, and beyond. Plus, historians and artists search for stories of space history in archives and museum collections.

On the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we celebrate the history of the Apollo program and examine its legacy. Plus, we kick off our new book club about brilliance of birds.

David Zilber tells his fermentation secrets. Plus, why do mosquitoes like to bite you? It’s how you smell. Plus, talk to us all week long with the SciFri VoxPop app. 

What’s worse for the climate: chicken or asparagus? The answer might surprise you. A look at food and climate change. Plus, share your voice on the SciFri VoxPop app. 

A look into the high-stakes history of the Nazi counterpart of the Manhattan Project. Plus, Louis Pasteur famously debunked “spontaneous generation." Was it really a win for science?

Going on a summer road trip? We've got suggestions for science-focused locations. Plus, an archaeologist explores how modern tools are helping us learn lessons from ancient history. 

We explore the fascinating history of paternity testing. Plus, a new study suggests that elite runners might get an extra performance boost from the microbiome.