Science Friday

with Ira Flatow

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

  • When music transports you to a different place

    Jun 17, 2026
    Do you ever hear a song that transports you to a specific place and time? This auditory wormhole has a name: musical daydreams. Music cognition expert Elizabeth Margulis studies why t...
  • A vast whale graveyard + Zombie sea cucumbers

    Jun 16, 2026
    Researchers just published details of a massive undersea graveyard of whales deep in the Indian Ocean. Spanning about 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), it contains whale remains dating ba...
  • Why can I handle tequila but not rum?

    Jun 11, 2026
    ‘Tis the season for porch beers and happy hours, and we’re taking on listener questions about how alcohol affects us. Like, is a glass of wine at dinner really good for you? And why d...
  • Parenting tips from the animal kingdom

    Jun 8, 2026
    If you’ve ever been a child, had a child, or seen a child face down in a supermarket aisle screaming, you know that parenting can be tough. But humans aren’t the only ones raising the...

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