Hosted by veteran science journalist Ira Flatow, Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, part of NPR's Talk of the Nation programming. Each week, Science Friday focuses on science topics that are in the news and tries to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand.
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SciFri 052512 Hour 1: Giant Turtle, Omnivorous Mind, Tasty Tomatoes
An ancient turtle, looking at food preferences and culture, and the search for a tastier tomato.
SciFri 051812 Hour 1: Solar Eclipse, Neural Control, Rerouting Nerves, SpaceX Launch
Upcoming solar eclipse, controlling a robot arm via thought, rewiring damaged nerve connections, and an upcoming private launch to the ISS.
SciFri 051812 Hour 2: Urban Agriculture, Itchy Mysteries
Gathering an urban harvest from rooftops and vacant lots, and the connection between thinking and scratching.
SciFri 051112 Hour 1: Hidden Racial Bias and Voting, The Push for a Science Debate
A new study shows hidden racial attitudes are playing a role in the 2012 presidential vote. Plus, a grassroots group is calling for a presidential debate based on science and technology issues.
