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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

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#1351
July 22 · 30 min
Peering through dust clouds to the center of the galaxy
Andrea Ghez developed a way to peer through dust clouds and observe stars orbiting the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
#1350
July 21 · 12 min
Why a paper about relocating coastal communities hit a nerve
In a recent analysis, scientists argued that New Orleans should relocate. But planning for a city's future is about much more than geography.
#1349
July 20 · 22 min
How do you piece together what life was like in Pompeii?
Archeologists are piecing together the lives of ordinary Pompeii residents, from a fish sauce entrepreneur to an enterprising businesswoman.
#1348
July 17 · 12 min
Hold the lettuce: Updates on the 'explosive' cyclospora outbreak
The cyclospora outbreak causing diarrhea for thousands has been linked to shredded lettuce. What's making it so hard to pinpoint a source?
#1347
July 17 · 17 min
A space telescope launch + Alvin submersible check-up
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is slated for launch in August. Plus, routine maintenance for the Alvin deep-sea submersible is no joke.
#1346
July 16 · 17 min
How does a tick bite cause a red meat allergy?
Cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that comes from a tick bite, are climbing fast. But why does it only develop in certain people?
#1345
July 15 · 18 min
What will our reaction be when we discover aliens?
The sci-fi movie “Disclosure Day” predicts that our reaction to intelligent alien life will be chaotic. But what does the science say?

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Episodes 47

Peering through dust clouds to the center of the galaxy

Why a paper about relocating coastal communities hit a nerve

How do you piece together what life was like in Pompeii?

Hold the lettuce: Updates on the 'explosive' cyclospora outbreak

A space telescope launch + Alvin submersible check-up

How does a tick bite cause a red meat allergy?

What will our reaction be when we discover aliens?