Science Friday

with Ira Flatow

The source for entertaining stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

  • 3D Images Of Galaxies Will Rock You (Ft. Queen)

    Mar 5, 2026
    Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality. Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see. There’s something about space that captures t...
  • The Art And Science Of Staving Off Cognitive Decline

    Mar 2, 2026
    The new semi-autobiographical play “The Reservoir” spins a comedic narrative around cognitive reserve, the idea that doing brain-stimulating activities can prevent or delay the onset ...
  • How One Gene Affects Alzheimer’s Risk

    Feb 25, 2026
    An estimated 500,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States each year, but the causes and mechanisms of the condition remain a neurological mystery. A rece...
  • Are My THC Gummies Going Away?

    Feb 24, 2026
    Does the availability of “hemp-derived” THC products have you dazed and confused? A legal loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill lets these items be sold over the counter. But state actions, ...
  • Why Aren’t There Biomarkers For Mental Illness?

    Feb 23, 2026
    Despite major advances in our understanding of the biology of mental health disorders,  there’s no blood test or brain scan that will confirm if you have depression, anxiety, PTSD, or...

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