Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson talked with us about their stereoscopic book of galaxies, the collision of art and astronomy, and just how scientifically accurate our favorite Queen songs are. Listen to the full episode now. buff.ly/UoaGdU2
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We explore galaxies in 3D with Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson, and also dive into “directed evolution” with Nobel Prize winner Frances Arnold.
Their new book “Islands in Infinity: Galaxies 3-D” is the first stereoscopic book on galaxies, turning flat images in 3D spacescapes using Brian’s patented 3D viewer.
They promise it will rock you. So open your eyes, look up to the skies, and listen to our podcast episode. buff.ly/UoaGdU2
Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson sat down with us to talk about the intersection of art and astronomy, and the chaotic beauty of colliding galaxies.
Want to learn more? Listen to our podcast episode: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/res... Or dig into our article about the mini-forest movement: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/res...
“And so then they’re shading out weeds and they’re creating that microclimate that holds humidity inside, so you no longer need to water or weed after two or three years.”
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1: Dr. Nicholas Geron, Salem State University
2: Somerville High School Forest | Funded by SUGi
3-5: Alexandra Ionescu
“Since they’re planted close together, as they grow, they branch out, and they start to touch each other and form a canopy,” says Hannah Lewis, author of the book “Mini-Forest Revolution– Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World”.
This mini-forest, like many across the globe, follows the Miyawaki Method of densely planting specific native species to jump-start forest development.
Join us as as we discover a carbon-neutral island in Denmark, explore a biologist’s efforts to talk to whales, and meet the “father of global warming.”
Each week, we'll share discussion questions in our community group and newsletter. Ready to look at our planet a little differently?
This month’s SciFri Book Club pick is here! 📚
We’re reading “Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World” by @elizkolbert.bsky.social for March and April. Start reading with us:
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New research shows that a modest amount of specialized cognitive training could reduce dementia risk by 25%. Plus, we talk with playwright Jake Brasch about his new play “The Reservoir” that shines a comedic light on cognitive reserve and shared experiences with failing memory.
Loved our episode on planting mini-forests? Want to learn more about the Miyawaki Method? Check out our latest article and see how people are attempting to fast-track forests in their communities. 🌳 🌲 🌳
Have you tried nervous system resets or vagus nerve stimulation to improve your health? Call us at 877-472-4374. ☎️
We’re working on a story about the vagus nerve and want to hear from you! Call us with questions, experiences, or social media claims about the nervous system you want fact-checked.
Over the river and through the woods to fungus-resistant chestnut trees and miniforests we go. 🎶🌳
Scientists are creating hybrids to increase the chestnut tree population. Plus, communities are using the Miyawaki method to plant miniforests.
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Happy Science Friday! Do you think you can guess what scientists found in 290-million-year-old fossilized vomit? Or what a reporter found in samples of dirty snow in New York City? Comment your guesses and listen to the surprising answers in our show on your local public radio station, 2-4 pm ET.
On Feb. 12, the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded its 2009 endangerment finding. That finding was the legal basis for the government’s regulation of greenhouse gases to protect public health and the environment. We talk with Andy Miller, an author on the endangerment finding.
This #PictureOfTheWeek emphasizes just how high figure skaters jump. Discover the physics behind the sport’s hardest skills with researcher Deborah King, from reducing the moment of inertia midair to the g-forces endured when landing a quadruple axel. Learn more with our podcast: buff.ly/EthY5Zl
Nearly 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year, but its causes are still a mystery. A new study has found variants in one gene that may play a role in disease risk. We break down what scientists are learning and if this could create potential treatments. buff.ly/2MNd76Z
Plus, are NYC snowbanks basically biohazards? Investigative reporter Joe Hong took one for the team and actually tested the sidewalk snow in New York City to find out. 🤮
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You can buy CBD gummies with THC thanks to a legal loophole, but a federal law could take them off the shelves in November. Policy around cannabis is changing fast, and the fine print REALLY matters.
There are no blood tests or scans to confirm a mental illness diagnosis, but biomarkers will be included in the next edition of the DSM.
The DSM guides how people are diagnosed for mental illnesses, so how close are we to pinpointing these biological markers? It's complicated.
Is it true that autism is more common in boys?
A new study suggests that autism rates are pretty even across sexes, but girls tend to be diagnosed later in life. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/aut...
Do you feel like movies are DEAFENING when you go the theater? 🙉
We’re doing a story on noise and want to hear your noisy pet peeves! Call our noise complaint line at 877-472-4374.
The American Medical Association and the Vaccine Integrity Project are partnering to review vaccine safety and efficacy separate from the CDC. What prompted this independent review and what impact could it have?
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Explore the science behind monarchs and tracking butterflies with our free educational resource page, designed for curious kids in the classroom or at home. #edusky
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It’s time to think big about monarch butterflies! 🦋
They fly thousands of miles south every winter to escape the cold, but how do these delicate insects do it? With solar-powered radio tags, scientists are tracking the monarch migration to uncover the obstacles these butterflies face along the way.
