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Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. January 27, 2025 • A recent study in the journal Nature unveiled new proteins ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — Electrochemical reaction-based stimuli-responsive materials are shaping up the era of innovative display devices. By embedding luminescent ...

Feb. 4, 2025 — New assessment warns area the size of the USA will become too hot during extreme heat events for even healthy young humans to maintain a safe body temperature if we hit 2 degrees ...

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In a year that will see many AI achievements and battles, let’s not forget that not all AI research makes the front pages.

Black holes aren't just gorging themselves on whatever cosmic material is readily available—they're preparing those meals for themselves. Data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory reveals that ...

It's no secret that black holes are some of the weirdest objects in space. Their disks are fluffy like cake, and diving into one is both interesting and terrifying. Now, a group of astronomers ...

February 5, 2025 • New research finds grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing February 5, 2025 • For a long time ...