Science Friday

Most volcanic activity happens under the sea—but we know very little about it. Plus, are sleep apps and gadgets really doing anything?

Algorithms in are being used to aid decision-making in courts, child welfare, and other areas of public policy. Plus the unintended consequences of the tech world, and what CEOs could learn from Mary Shelley.

Most volcanic activity happens under the sea—but we know very little about it. Plus, are sleep apps and gadgets really doing anything?

A graphic novel that addresses the quantum questions vexing physicists today. And the ecosystem of frozen soil.

Scientists study meteorites carrying organic matter, including blue salt crystals, to Earth. Plus how squeezing, squishing, and stretching cells can change their biology—and how medicine can benefit from knowing why.

A graphic novel that addresses the quantum questions vexing physicists today. And the ecosystem of frozen soil.

Scientists study meteorites carrying organic matter, including blue salt crystals, to Earth. Plus how squeezing, squishing, and stretching cells can change their biology—and how medicine can benefit from knowing why.

Lucas Joppa, chief environment officer at Microsoft, says that artificial intelligence has the potential to help answer big environmental questions. Plus, a new way of thinking about hearing loss offers new opportunities for treatment.

Everyday it seems there are more ways to get hacked. We will catch you up on the latest security tricks. Plus, we kick off our first book club of the new year: Frankenstein.

Everyday it seems there are more ways to get hacked. We will catch you up on the latest security tricks. Plus, we kick off our first book club of the new year: Frankenstein.