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STEM Educators join Science Friday today from 2-4 pm ET for these great science stories. Since I absolutely love insects, particularly ants, I can't wait to hear about the new species discovered in NYC! Listen or learn more at sciencefriday.com.

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I'm excited to host Science Friday today! Tune in at 2pm for stories about the asteroid that hit Earth this week, a computer made from DNA, the ants taking over Manhattan, some surprisingly smart and personable cows, super-wood and more!

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It's time for #SciFri 📻 We kick off with Charles Bergquist, who joins the guest host Sophie Bushwick to discuss an asteroid that was spotted before reaching Earth’s atmosphere and other stories from the week in science. sciencefriday.com/segments/an-as…

Did you know that your body stores information? In computing storage terms, each cell of our body contains about 1.5 gigabytes worth of data. Albert Keung and Dr. Orlin Velev from NC State University join us to discuss how to turn genetic code into binary code. sciencefriday.com/segments/dna-d…

#ICYMI, NSF NCAR scientists Yaga Richter and Jerry Meehl were featured on Science Friday talking about #wx forecasts, earth system predictions, and forecasts as far as months or years into the future! Check it out: sciencefriday.com/segments/weath… #FBF #SciFri

Shark fishing is alive and well, but the fishermen who do it are increasingly prioritizing conservation. Alan Yu joins us to talk about this story reported for WHYY. sciencefriday.com/segments/shark…

Researchers found an unknown ant in New York City in 2011, and it quickly spread through the city. Dr. Clint Penickfrom Auburn University joins us to talk about the identity and origin of this ant species. sciencefriday.com/segments/manha…

As the climate heats up and summer temperatures linger, educators are increasingly worried about keeping kids safe from heat exhaustion. Jessica Kutz joins us to discuss her reporting on sweltering classrooms and what solutions might be on the horizon. sciencefriday.com/segments/extre…

Cows are clearly emotional animals, but how smart are they exactly? Neuroscientist gregory berns joins us to talk about how he applied his years of experience researching the brains of animals, like dogs and dolphins, to answer this question. sciencefriday.com/segments/cowpu…

Samples of 2.5 billion-year-old mantle rocks found at spreading ocean ridges could put bounds on models of how the planet formed. Dr. Elizabeth Cottrell from Smithsonian NMNH joins us to talk about this research and the importance of rock collections. sciencefriday.com/segments/time-…

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Researchers decreased the amount of lignin in poplar tree wood, making it stronger and slower to deteriorate. Dr. Yiping Qi from UMD AGNR joins us to talk about this “super wood.” sciencefriday.com/segments/genet…

Classrooms and schools without air conditioning are getting hotter, impacting teachers and children. In today's episode, talk about how learning has become more challenging as the planet heats up. Plus, the top science news of the week. Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284

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