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Are you curious about vermicomposting? Try this! Vermicomposting means composting with worms. They help speed up the process and you get to have a team of tiny recyclers working for you.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The world’s smallest pacemaker is smaller than a grain of rice, can dissolve in the body, and is our #PictureOfTheWeek. Image credit: John A. Rogers/Northwestern University

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Science Friday’s Cephalopod Week is right around the corner, starting October 5th! 🦑 We’re planning an octopus-squid-cuttlefish extravaganza and we need all your cephalopod questions for inspo. Leave us a voicemail at 877-4-SCIFRI.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When glaciers melted at the end of the last ice age, shorelines and artifacts from coastal communities were buried. Underwater archeologist Jessi Halligan digs through these underwater sites to learn about life in the early Americas. She talked to Flora about her discoveries in Florida.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join our Q&A with marine biologist & author Helen Scales! @helenscales.bsky.social We'll chat about her work and “What the Wild Sea Can Be." All are welcome! No book club membership needed. 📅 Friday, Sept. 25 4pm ET/1pm PT 📍Science Friday's YouTube 🎟️ Free! RSVP for reminders bit.ly/4xIPtfG

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek is the spider-tailed horned viper. Its tail looks a lot like a spider, complete with a round "body" and several "legs," which it flicks to lure unsuspecting birds into becoming lunch. 📸 credits: 1. Omid Mozaffari 2. Sara Ruane 3. Sara Ruane & Stephanie Smith

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What’s your best museum memory? We’re working on a story about the future of science museums and we want to hear from you! Tell us about a museum experience that you can’t forget. Leave us a voicemail at 877-4-SCIFRI. www.sciencefriday.com/articles/cont…

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

With black bear populations on the rebound, will they get used to living with people? Some people love bears visiting their pools and porches, but carnivore ecologist Nyeema Harris explains why we don’t want bears to become comfortable in our backyards.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek shows what’s happening inside the LUX-ZEPLIN detector, which is on the hunt for dark matter particles. Image credits: 1. Greg Stewart, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory 2. Matthew Kapust/Sanford Underground Research Laboratory

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We want to hear from you! Call in with your stories about black bears. Was one sitting on your outdoor couch looking ready for a margarita? Did it take a dip in your hot tub? Did you scare each other in the woods? If you had an encounter with a black bear, leave us a voicemail at 877-4-SCIFRI.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Listen to the sounds of insects from 165 million years ago. Using what they know about current-day insect vocalizations, a team of scientists created a Middle Jurassic soundscape. They analyzed fossilized insects and used AI to extrapolate how their ancient wings might sound if rubbed together.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

More than 1.5 million cars have been recalled this year for risk of bursting into flames. Automotive journalist Jason Torchinsky says it’s a miracle it doesn’t happen more often. Listen to our podcast episode “Recall rodeo: A food safety update + Why cars are catching fire." bit.ly/4hipTJc

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Why is it so hard to find out the age of a fungus? It sounds like a simple question, but it’s more complicated than you think.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We’re working on a story about the lymphatic system and want to hear from you! Have you seen videos or workouts promising to cleanse you or de-bloat you through lymphatic drainage? Have you tried any of it? What questions do you have? Leave us a at voicemail at 1-877-4-SCIFRI.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Almost everyone who eats this mushroom has the same hallucination: lots of tiny people.🧑‍🤝‍🧑 👬 👭 Biologist Colin Domnauer devoted his PhD to figuring out why this is happening. He talked with Flora about the hallucinations and how this mushroom is still enjoyed in restaurants.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Have you had a loved one with Alzheimer's suddenly seem like their old self again? Researchers are only starting to define what these moments of lucidity actually are. Ira spoke with researcher Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi about these moments and what they could mean for the progression of Alzheimer's.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek shows the orbits of the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites operated by the United States. Credit: Data visualizer, Kel Elkins (Science and Technology Corporation)

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Can microplastic-loving algae combat water pollution? Our Think Big resource teaches about an unexpected scientific discovery and how it could change the way we treat water. Made for grades 6-8, this free resource includes a video, discussion questions, and a worksheet. bit.ly/4d8mMku

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Can microplastic-loving algae clean up water pollution?

An unexpected discovery helped algae to remove microplastics from water.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

More and more doctors are using AI tools for diagnosis, paperwork, and getting up to speed on patients. But it’s definitely not perfect and there are concerns with incorporating it into healthcare. Flora talked with Dr. Jonathan Chen about how AI is being used and how it’s affecting patients.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Science Friday is diving into the ocean for our next Book Club pick! 🌊 Helen Scales (@helenscales.bsky.social) gave us a sneak peek into her incredible book, "What the Wild Sea Can Be: The Future of the World's Ocean” and will be answering your questions in a livestream next month.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek is an illustration of a new astrophysical phenomenon, a black hole star. Credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Back to school season is the perfect time to grab some Science Friday merch! We have mugs for teachers, t-shirts for adults and kids, tote bags for books and laptops, and even onesies for the lil' fri in your life. Check out our online store at ScienceFriday.com/shop!

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We have an extra special episode today. Science Friday’s producer, Kathleen Davis, wanted to know how microplastics affect pregnancy after a 2024 study found microplastics in 62 human placentas.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Large language models like ChatGPT and Claude can be quick to answer questions, but a robot doing chores in a house needs a "world model" to understand physical space.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What does it mean when a species is lost to science? Image credit: Julie McIntyre/USFWS

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

We want to hear your ocean stories! Did a snorkeling trip bring you to tears? Did you fall in love with sea slugs at a tidal pool? Did you lock eyes with a manta ray and find the meaning of life? Tell us about your most memorable or surprising experience with the ocean. Call in at 1-877-4-SCIFRI.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Have you seen a larval firefly? Firefly researcher Candace Fallon says everyone should check out the juvenile insect that kind of looks like a steamrolled roly-poly. Producer Kathleen Davis chatted with Fallon about all things fireflies, including the search for species that are “lost” to science.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Who knew insect pee could be so fascinating? Research projects like this are the norm at The Bhamla Lab (@bhamlalab.bsky.social), where Saad Bhamla believes scientists should take risks and find new ways of looking at things.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Science Friday, in partnership with Grove Atlantic, is giving away 10 copies of “What the Wild Sea Can Be“ by Helen Scales. Enter for your chance to win! Apply here: i1j7zijgb78.typeform.com/to/F5dHQjVk

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek features astronaut Leland Melvin surrounded by floating food and drink packets in space. As NASA prepares for long-term space missions to the moon and Mars, how important is the food they send up?

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How many hours a day are you sitting? Probably too many. Manoush Zomorodi, author of "Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being,” recruited 23,000 people to take movement breaks every 30 minutes to see if they actually felt the benefits.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We couldn’t agree more. For today’s podcast, we’re throwing it back to when Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson chatted with Flora about their stereoscopic book of galaxies, “Islands in Infinity: Galaxies 3-D.” And yes, we get into the music too.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek features Cold War codebreaking specialists. This group of highly skilled Black women were recruited as cryptologists to decipher intercepted Soviet messages. Their role in Cold War intelligence operations has been largely overlooked, until now. 📸: NSA

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

What food would you take to space? We want to know the one thing you could eat over and over again if you were sent on a mission to Mars. Tell us your comfort food, the clever recipe, how you make it, and why it matters to you. Leave us a voicemail at 877-4-SCIFRI.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We created a puzzle adventure game with Grand Gamers Guild! Imagine you're a science journalist hosting a symposium on the chambered nautilus and the featured expert is missing! Solve puzzles, search the aquarium for clues, and race to find them before time runs out in this escape room-style game.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Did you know sharks are older than Saturn’s rings? Marine conservation biologist Catherine Macdonald joined Flora to talk about shark conservation and what it’s like encountering hundreds of sharks a year off the coast of Florida. Plus we hear about a tiger shark vomiting up an unexpected surprise.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Don't forget to join our live Q&A with author Craig Childs! 📅 Friday, July 31 at 4pm ET 📍 YouTube: youtube.com/live/i2zq0P2uKkA Come with your questions and bring a friend! We're reading his book "The Wild Dark" in SciFri's Book Club but all are welcome to join!

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ever wondered how clinical trials actually work? Who gets chosen to participate and why? And what criteria does a drug have to meet to get approved? Flora talked with lawyer and bioethicist Holly Fernandez Lynch to break it all down. Listen now: bit.ly/4fd2FBV

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How do clinical trials work, and who can participate?

A bioethicist walks us through the complexity of clinical trials, from their core scientific questions to patient selection to FDA approval.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Tom Hiddleston first visited Pompeii at 17 and never forgot it. Now he's returned as host of National Geographic's "Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston" to piece together the lives of the thousands of people who once called it home.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The Tour de France ends today, but we still have one burning question. Why do cyclists shave their legs? You've probably heard it makes them faster, but does it actually make a difference? We spoke with four cycling experts to find out. 🚴 bit.ly/3SLbGuF

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Why Do Cyclists Shave Their Legs?

Does it make you faster—or just help you fit in? We asked four cycling experts what leg-shaving actually does for athletes.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We’re throwing it back to a podcast we did in October 2025 with marine biologist @ashadevos.bsky.social. Over 20 years ago, she discovered a unique population of blue whales that live year round off the coast of Sri Lanka. She also became the first Sri Lankan to earn a PhD studying marine mammals.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Jess Venner, author of “The Lost Voices of Pompeii,” talks about the people who faced the destruction of Pompeii. With actor Tom Hiddleston, host of Nat Geo's “Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston,” we explore what life was like in Pompeii. Full podcast is on YouTube: bit.ly/4fmXSOv

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek features entomologist Dino Martins who has pulled botflies out of camel snot and let a horsefly feast on him. Why? Because he’s obsessed with parasites. 📸 1.Dino teaches a field course. Credit: Anne Powys 2.A botfly. Credit: Dino Martins 3.Dino's baby zebra. Credit: Nani Croze

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We spoke with actor Tom Hiddleston, host of National Geographic's "Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston," and archaeobotanist Jess Venner, author of "The Lost Voices of Pompeii," to piece together what life was like in Pompeii before the eruption and why their stories still resonate today.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Bonus podcast alert! 🚨 An outbreak of the foodborne illness cyclosporiasis is causing people to run to the bathroom and stress out about eating vegetables. Health officials have linked the outbreak to lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

After a bite from a lone-star tick, some people develop a severe allergic reaction to red meat. It’s called alpha-gal syndrome, and the CDC estimates that 450,000 people in the U.S may be affected. Flora talked with allergist Scott Commins, who has studied alpha-gal syndrome for nearly 20 years.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We’re teaching about the shape-shifting fire amoeba in our newest Think Big educational resource! 🔥 Scientists thought eukaryotic life could not survive temperatures above 60℃, but this microbe broke the record and can survive in water up to 63℃ (about 145℉).

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Gut health is having a moment online, and gastroenterologists are surprised about it too! Flora talked with neurogastroenterologists Emeran Mayer and Trisha Pasricha on stage at the 2026 Aspen Ideas Festival @aspenideas.bsky.social about our brain-gut connection.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Want to pick a book for Science Friday’s Book Club? 📚 Our book club members will decide our last read in 2026. Vote for "The Comfort of Crows," "Inside of a Dog," or "Wild New World" for our November/December pick.

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our #PictureOfTheWeek is fossilized squirrel poop from the last ice age. 🐿️ Hundreds of thousands of years ago, a ground squirrel in the Yukon pooped. That scat stayed frozen for millennia until researchers thawed it out and realized it was a literal data dump (sorry, we couldn’t resist).

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