Non-mixing layers of water and hydrocarbons thousands of miles deep could explain the icy planets’ strange magnetic fields.

Neutrinos are sometimes called “ghost particles,” because they are nearly weightless, rarely interact with any other matter, ...

In a new book, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the ways grief affects the body, from the heart to the immune system.

It’s the first FDA approval for a pain medication in 25 years. How does the drug work, and who is it for?

New research found drones to be more effective than dogs, cars, or loud noises at convincing bears to avoid human areas.

A new book explores how one biologist’s work at the North and South Poles changed the way he sees the world and our place in ...

Research supporting the amyloid hypothesis—the idea that Alzheimer's is caused by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the ...

We asked our listeners to tell us how they found love while doing or appreciating science. Read on for some romantic resonance.

Just like in “When Harry Met Sally”, the answer isn’t so simple for Kinda baboons, which form long-term friendships between the sexes.

On Tuesday, April 29, join Ira Flatow in conversation with journalists to discuss the role of science writing in or current ...

A “mycology thriller” imagines a hidden healing mushroom. In real life, scientists are searching far and wide to map the world’s unseen fungi.

On Saturday, May 10, join the Science Friday team in Columbia, Missouri for a special live stage version of our radio show.