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Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson talked with us about their stereoscopic book of galaxies, the collision of art and astronomy, and just how scientifically accurate our favorite Queen songs are. Listen to the full episode now. buff.ly/UoaGdU2

Happy Science Friday! Catch today’s show on your local public radio station, 2-4 pm ET.

We explore galaxies in 3D with Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson, and also dive into “directed evolution” with Nobel Prize winner Frances Arnold.

Queen guitarist/astronomer Brian May and astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson sat down with us to talk about the intersection of art and astronomy, and the chaotic beauty of colliding galaxies.

As a GenXer who was friends with a whole lot of early career computer scientists during Y2K, umm, yeah.

I have been thoroughly enjoying "Life on a Little-Known Planet" and can't wait to lead #SciFriBookClub as we discuss it! Join us! @scifri.bsky.social

See the moon turn blood red in a total lunar eclipse A total lunar eclipse is set to grace the sky on Tuesday. Here’s how to see it

Early tomorrow morning, U.S. skywatchers will be treated to a total lunar eclipse! (Also visible in Australia and eastern Asia.) Get the details here and let us know if you see it

Have you tried nervous system resets or vagus nerve stimulation to improve your health? Call us at 877-472-4374. ☎️

We’re working on a story about the vagus nerve and want to hear from you! Call us with questions, experiences, or social media claims about the nervous system you want fact-checked.

In my utopian vision of the future, instead of offloading all the pointless, annoying work tasks (like reports that none one will read and needlessly opaque forms) to robots, we restructure work and society so that the pointless tasks don't happen at all.

EPA Repeals The Legal Basis For Regulating Greenhouse Gases The endangerment finding forced the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Now, the agency says it doesn’t have the authority to do that.

On Feb. 12, the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded its 2009 endangerment finding. That finding was the legal basis for the government’s regulation of greenhouse gases to protect public health and the environment. We talk with Andy Miller, an author on the endangerment finding.

National day of action. Save science. protect health. defend democracy. March 7th. Washington dc and nationwide! standupforscience.net/march7

Hey @jerilryan.bsky.social! Can you help us get the word out about our SECOND National Day of Action on March 7th?? (P.s. do you want to speak in DC??)

I'm so excited to present at the @sharemylesson.bsky.social Virtual Conference on behalf of @scifri.bsky.social! Join me for "Making Science Stick: How Storytelling and Journalism Build Understanding Across Core Subjects" on March 25, 2026 1:00 PM ET. It's free and you can earn PD credit! #SMLVC2026

Autism Rates Appear To Be Even Across Sexes. Diagnosis Is Not Autism has long been thought of as a condition that mostly affects boys—but data suggest that’s not true.

Is it true that autism is more common in boys?

A new study suggests that autism rates are pretty even across sexes, but girls tend to be diagnosed later in life. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/aut...

Trump, July 19: "All three nuclear sites in Iran were completely destroyed and/or OBLITERATED. It would take years to bring them back into service."

Witkoff, Sunday: "They're probably a week away from having industrial-grade bomb-making material."

Happy Science Friday! Listen to our show on your local public radio station, 2-4 pm ET and let us know what your favorite segment was.

Missed it? Don’t worry! You can catch the full broadcast later on our website: buff.ly/D3murZo

#EduSky share this resource with your learners about how scientists are using technology to track monarchs!

We have a special tea party guest in our #PictureOfTheWeek. Kanzi was a male bonobo who participated in several scientific studies on great ape language and cognition.

Prep Rally for Feb. Library Commission at Belvidere Books We're gathering at Belvidere Books on Sunday, February 22nd at 1pm. We will be discussing next steps to address their refusal to commit to sharing the bylaws changes with the public before voting on t...

Join me at Prep Rally for Feb. Library Commission at Belvidere Books! We'll be planning next steps to address the Warren County Library Commission's REFUSAL to share changes to the bylaws with the public. www.fightforthefirst.org/events/prep-...

Yup. We're all susceptible. It's really important to just stop and think for a moment before reacting.

YouTube video by Impartial Points How logical fallacies are used against you

Great video from Impartial Points on logical fallacies with good reminders for literally everyone. "Democracy requires disagreement... But it also requires citizens who can recognize when rhetoric crosses the line into fallacy..." www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE3_...

Warren County Library Commission
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 24 at 5:30 pm
2 Shotwell Rd., Belvidere, NJ 07823

Show up and hold the library commission accountable. Support your freedom to read!

Neither an agenda nor a link to attend virtually have been provided as of 2/17/26.

"removing writing from reporters workloads" so your genius plan is to remove the communication from the mass communication job? And I'm supposed to reward you for it? Are you actually this stupid or just assuming I am

A Little Grime Can Boost Kids’ Health. But What Kind? Researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.

Is a dirty baby a healthy baby? 👶🧼 We dig into the health benefits of exposing kids to the outdoors.

Important listen for all parents!

Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. 👃 🫖 🧑‍🔬
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How Do You Track A Butterfly? Discover how new technology tracks monarch migration.

New @scifri.bsky.social educational resource! Check out "How Do You Track A Butterfly?" and learn about new technology scientists are using to understand monarch migration! #EduSky www.sciencefriday.com/educational-...

As American Views of ICE Dim, Warehouses Become a Symbol of Resistance

“John T. Bell, the Chester village mayor, sent a four-page letter to ICE citing zoning and sewer restrictions that prohibit the agency from putting 1,500 people in the Pep Boys building, which was designed to hold 150. He also criticized ICE for failing to share its plan with local officials”

Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.

Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. ⛷️ 🐐 ⭐️ 🧑‍💻
📸 : Kevin White
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Should Ultraprocessed Foods Be Off The Menu? New USDA dietary guidelines tell us to “eat real food.” Should policymakers get highly processed foods out of our stores and school lunches?

The suggestion to “eat real food” may be easier said than done. Estimates say that 60% of the American diet is ultraprocessed foods. We talk about the new dietary guidelines, how highly processed foods affect our health, and what policymakers could do to change what’s on our plates.