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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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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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July 14 · 19 min
Beautiful botflies, luscious leeches, and the wonder of parasites
Sure, botflies are gross, but they also know just how to hitch a ride on a camel sneeze. An entomologist celebrates the world of parasites.
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July 13 · 18 min
China's booming biotech, from a brain implant to drug discovery
China's biotech industry is on a rapid rise, with the first approved brain-computer interface and massive growth in drug discovery.
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July 10 · 17 min
Reconnecting with the night sky and reining in light pollution
Writer Craig Childs biked from the brightest sky to the darkest in our Book Club pick "The Wild Dark." Plus, the latest on light pollution.
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July 9 · 18 min
Amid shifting politics, can we build stable global health systems?
Virologist, policymaker, diplomat: Dr. John Nkengasong discusses the current Ebola outbreak, and how public health is inherently political.

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Science Friday

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What will our reaction be when we discover aliens?

Beautiful botflies, luscious leeches, and the wonder of parasites

China's booming biotech, from a brain implant to drug discovery

Reconnecting with the night sky and reining in light pollution

Amid shifting politics, can we build stable global health systems?