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Science Friday

Fridays at 1PM
  • Hosted by Ira Flatow

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.

Find out more about the topics and guests on each episode at the program's website at: sciencefriday.com.

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The End of Empathy

By editor • Apr 12, 2019

HANNA ROSIN, HOST:

This program contains strong language and tops that might not be suitable for all listeners.

LINA MISITZIS, BYLINE: In 2015, Jack did something brazen and romantic - the kind of gesture movies end on and history textbooks hinge wars on. He went and saw about a girl.

JACK PETERSON: Just flew down there, like, in the middle of the night. I just showed up where I thought she was staying.

A Very Offensive Rom-Com

By editor • Apr 9, 2019

A young woman discovers a disturbing pattern in her dating life - a pattern that challenges her very conception of who she is and what she believes in. The realization sets her off on a quest to change her attractions. But is this even possible? And should we be hacking our desire to match our values?

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The Remote Control Brain

By editor • Mar 29, 2019

What would it be like if you could control your mood with a hand held device?