Beste Science Friday Podcasts (2025)

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1081: How Millions Of Flies Can Help Stop The New World Screwworm 12:41

vor 13 Stunden12:41

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The New World screwworm has cattle ranchers, entomologists, and the federal government on edge. The pest was successfully eradicated from the US decades ago, but has recently been moving north from South America into Central America and Mexico, with concerns that it may cross the border into Texas. It’s notorious for laying eggs in the wounds of an…

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How Millions Of Flies Can Help Stop The New World Screwworm 12:41

vor 13 Stunden12:41

12:41

The New World screwworm has cattle ranchers, entomologists, and the federal government on edge. The pest was successfully eradicated from the US decades ago, but has recently been moving north from South America into Central America and Mexico, with concerns that it may cross the border into Texas. It’s notorious for laying eggs in the wounds of an…

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Why Is The Scopes Trial Still Relevant 100 Years Later? 18:22

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vor etwa einem Tag18:22

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In July 1925, the Scopes “Monkey” Trial captivated the nation. On its face, the case was relatively straightforward: A Tennessee biology teacher named John Scopes was accused of teaching human evolution to his students. At the time, that was against state law. Both sides enlisted the help of big name lawyers to represent them, and the case turned i…

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1077: Why Is The Scopes Trial Still Relevant 100 Years Later? 18:31

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In July 1925, the Scopes “Monkey” Trial captivated the nation. On its face, the case was relatively straightforward: A Tennessee biology teacher named John Scopes was accused of teaching human evolution to his students. At the time, that was against state law. Both sides enlisted the help of big name lawyers to represent them, and the case turned i…

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Why Don’t We Have A Vaccine For Lyme Disease? 18:36

vor 5 Tagen18:36

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It’s shaping up to be one of the worst tick years yet, and concerns about Lyme disease—which is transmitted through the bites of some species—are high. Aside from a short-lived vaccine released in the late 1990s, people have not had the opportunity to get vaccinated against Lyme disease. But if our dogs can get vaccinated, why can’t we? Host Flora …

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1076: Why Don’t We Have A Vaccine For Lyme Disease? 18:45

vor 5 Tagen18:45

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It’s shaping up to be one of the worst tick years yet, and concerns about Lyme disease—which is transmitted through the bites of some species—are high. Aside from a short-lived vaccine released in the late 1990s, people have not had the opportunity to get vaccinated against Lyme disease. But if our dogs can get vaccinated, why can’t we? Host Flora …

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Is This PTSD Treatment Too Good To Be True? 12:41

vor 6 Tagen12:41

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About 7% of veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and that number can be closer to 30% for those who have served in a war zone. But PTSD has been treated pretty much the same way since the disorder was first recognized roughly four decades ago: Patients are instructed to revisit their trauma until the memory no longer creates a…

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1080: Is This PTSD Treatment Too Good To Be True? 12:41

vor 6 Tagen12:41

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About 7% of veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and that number can be closer to 30% for those who have served in a war zone. But PTSD has been treated pretty much the same way since the disorder was first recognized roughly four decades ago: Patients are instructed to revisit their trauma until the memory no longer creates a…

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Is It Time For A New Model Of The Universe? 28:31

vor 7 Tagen28:31

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For decades, astronomers have been trying to nail down the value of the Hubble constant—a measure of how fast the universe is expanding. But some cosmologists say there’s evidence that the universe is expanding faster than physics can explain, and our current models of it might be broken. Hosts Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow talk with Wendy Freedman…

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1078: Is It Time For A New Model Of The Universe? 28:41

vor 7 Tagen28:41

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For decades, astronomers have been trying to nail down the value of the Hubble constant—a measure of how fast the universe is expanding. But some cosmologists say there’s evidence that the universe is expanding faster than physics can explain, and our current models of it might be broken. Hosts Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow talk with Wendy Freedman…

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How PFAS From A Military Base Has Sickened Nearby Residents 12:44

vor 8 Tagen12:44

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For decades, residents of the small city of Newburgh, New York, were unknowingly drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS—also known as forever chemicals. The source turned out to be firefighting foam used on a nearby air base that had seeped into streams and creeks, and ultimately the city’s main drinking water reservoir. Now, Newburgh is one o…

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1073: How PFAS From A Military Base Has Sickened Nearby Residents 12:44

vor 8 Tagen12:44

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For decades, residents of the small city of Newburgh, New York, were unknowingly drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS—also known as forever chemicals. The source turned out to be firefighting foam used on a nearby air base that had seeped into streams and creeks, and ultimately the city’s main drinking water reservoir. Now, Newburgh is one o…

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The Leap: And Then The Sub Went Silent 28:12

vor 9 Tagen28:12

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Oceanographer Victoria Orphan’s dream was coming true. She was sitting in the Alvin submersible, on one of its deepest science dives ever. But the trip was anything but smooth sailing. Victoria takes us inside the sub, where her dream turns nightmarish as things start to go wrong, and Alvin pilot Nick O’Sadcia works frantically to troubleshoot. Oce…

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1047: The Leap: And Then The Sub Went Silent 28:12

vor 9 Tagen28:12

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Oceanographer Victoria Orphan’s dream was coming true. She was sitting in the Alvin submersible, on one of its deepest science dives ever. But the trip was anything but smooth sailing. Victoria takes us inside the sub, where her dream turns nightmarish as things start to go wrong, and Alvin pilot Nick O’Sadcia works frantically to troubleshoot. Oce…

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How These Spiders At The Bottom Of The Sea Run On Methane 7:57

vor 10 Tagen7:57

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Researchers found a new sea spider with a giant nose, leg cannons, and—most remarkably—a novel way of surviving in the lightless, freezing environment miles below the sea surface. These oceanic arthropods are powered by methane that seeps out of the ocean floor. Biologist Shana Goffredi joins Host Flora Lichtman to tell us more about the discovery …

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1072: How These Spiders At The Bottom Of The Sea Eat Methane 7:57

vor 10 Tagen7:57

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Researchers found a new sea spider with a giant nose, leg cannons, and—most remarkably—a novel way of surviving in the lightless, freezing environment miles below the sea surface. These oceanic arthropods are powered by methane that seeps out of the ocean floor. Biologist Shana Goffredi joins Host Flora Lichtman to tell us more about the discovery …

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As Disasters Escalate, What’s The Future Of FEMA? 19:19

vor 12 Tagen19:19

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President Trump has said that he wants to phase out FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and move responsibility for dealing with major disasters to the state level. Since its creation in 1979, the agency has played a key role in coordinating emergency response nationally. Host Ira Flatow talks with Samantha Montano, an emergency manageme…

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1071: As Disasters Escalate, What’s The Future Of FEMA? 19:28

vor 12 Tagen19:28

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President Trump has said that he wants to phase out FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and move responsibility for dealing with major disasters to the state level. Since its creation in 1979, the agency has played a key role in coordinating emergency response nationally. Host Ira Flatow talks with Samantha Montano, an emergency manageme…

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Spaghetti Science And Mouth Taping Myths 18:23

vor 13 Tagen18:23

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Most pasta is made from just two ingredients—flour and water. For decades this humble food has prompted physicists around the world to try to understand its mysterious properties and answer questions like: Why does a stick of spaghetti break into three pieces and not cleanly into two? And why is cacio e pepe so hard to perfect? The answers reveal m…

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1070: Spaghetti Science And Mouth Taping Myths 18:32

vor 13 Tagen18:32

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Most pasta is made from just two ingredients—flour and water. For decades this humble food has prompted physicists around the world to try to understand its mysterious properties and answer questions like: Why does a stick of spaghetti break into three pieces and not cleanly into two? And why is cacio e pepe so hard to perfect? The answers reveal m…

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The Goo In Your Home Could Help Science Address Climate Change 17:58

vor 14 Tagen17:58

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We live in a world filled with microbes—they’re inside our bodies, in soil, in deep sea hydrothermal vents, and in your window AC unit. Some microbiologists are hopeful that finding more of these tiny organisms could help us address the climate crisis. Joining Host Flora Lichtman to talk about how are microbiologists James Henriksen and Lisa Stein.…

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1069: The Goo In Your Home Could Help Science Address Climate Change 18:21

vor 14 Tagen18:21

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We live in a world filled with microbes—they’re inside our bodies, in soil, in deep sea hydrothermal vents, and in your window AC unit. Some microbiologists are hopeful that finding more of these tiny organisms could help us address the climate crisis. Joining Host Flora Lichtman to talk about how are microbiologists James Henriksen and Lisa Stein.…

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1068: How Do GLP-1 Drugs Override Our Biology? 18:52

vor 15 Tagen18:52

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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have dominated headlines over the past couple of years. When writing his new book, Diet, Drugs and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight, former FDA commissioner David Kessler wanted to unpack the science beyond those headlines. He also has a personal relationship with the subject, having taken GLP-1…

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How Do GLP-1 Drugs Override Our Biology? 18:43

vor 15 Tagen18:43

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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have dominated headlines over the past couple of years. When writing his new book, Diet, Drugs and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight, former FDA commissioner David Kessler wanted to unpack the science beyond those headlines. He also has a personal relationship with the subject, having taken GLP-1…

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The Leap: Everything Else Is Boring 25:38

vor 16 Tagen25:38

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In both her life and her work, researcher Karmella Haynes has never followed the pack. Karmella explains why she created her own area of research at the intersection of synthetic biology and epigenetics. Emory colleague David Katz weighs in on the challenges Karmella faces in pioneering a new research field. Plus Karmella’s sister Sherrone Wallace …

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1081: How Millions Of Flies Can Help Stop The New World Screwworm 12:41

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How Millions Of Flies Can Help Stop The New World Screwworm 12:41

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Why Is The Scopes Trial Still Relevant 100 Years Later? 18:22

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1077: Why Is The Scopes Trial Still Relevant 100 Years Later? 18:31

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Why Don’t We Have A Vaccine For Lyme Disease? 18:36

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1076: Why Don’t We Have A Vaccine For Lyme Disease? 18:45

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Is This PTSD Treatment Too Good To Be True? 12:41

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1080: Is This PTSD Treatment Too Good To Be True? 12:41

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Is It Time For A New Model Of The Universe? 28:31

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1078: Is It Time For A New Model Of The Universe? 28:41

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How PFAS From A Military Base Has Sickened Nearby Residents 12:44

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1073: How PFAS From A Military Base Has Sickened Nearby Residents 12:44

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The Leap: And Then The Sub Went Silent 28:12

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1047: The Leap: And Then The Sub Went Silent 28:12

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How These Spiders At The Bottom Of The Sea Run On Methane 7:57

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1072: How These Spiders At The Bottom Of The Sea Eat Methane 7:57

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As Disasters Escalate, What’s The Future Of FEMA? 19:19

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1071: As Disasters Escalate, What’s The Future Of FEMA? 19:28

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Spaghetti Science And Mouth Taping Myths 18:23

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1070: Spaghetti Science And Mouth Taping Myths 18:32

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The Goo In Your Home Could Help Science Address Climate Change 17:58

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1069: The Goo In Your Home Could Help Science Address Climate Change 18:21

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1068: How Do GLP-1 Drugs Override Our Biology? 18:52

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How Do GLP-1 Drugs Override Our Biology? 18:43

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The Leap: Everything Else Is Boring 25:38

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