Science Friday

The Paperfuge is a hand-powered paper centrifuge that costs less than one dollar to produce. And a strategy for building an immunity to fake news.

California governor Jerry Brown talks about how states can take the lead on issues like climate change and clean energy–with or without Washington, D.C. plus, internalized stereotypes that can guide career choice manifest as young as age 6.

Seahorses are one of the few vertebrates where males become pregnant and give birth to offspring. A look at squishy, flexible robots. And physicist Carlo Rovelli explains how our understanding of reality has changed over centuries.

From cabinet nominees to Congressional wishlists, a look at what could realistically change for scientists in the coming years.

What effect has the Obama administration had on science? Plus, we discuss two new NASA missions that will investigate the metal world of asteroids.

A blood test may help athletes gauge concussion recovery. Plus, a new report looks at potential impacts of automation and artificial intelligence on jobs in a variety of industries.

A conversation with Congressman and physicist Bill Foster. Plus, how to talk about climate change if you want to convince someone it is happening.

A 140-year-old seed study and an evolution project more than 66,000 generations old — we take a look at long-lived experiments. Plus, A new approach to defeating malaria looks safe, but will it be effective?

Every December, tens of thousands of birders grab binoculars and head outside for Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count. Plus, we talk with bubbleologists about the fizz in your champagne flute.