Science Friday

Join us for a live Q&A with author Craig Childs! 📅 Friday, July 31 at 4pm ET / 1pm PT 📍 Science Friday's YouTube: https://lnkd.in/euzuCjnm Childs has written over a dozen books featuring the geology, history, and wonders of the desert. Our book club is currently reading his book, "The Wild Dark," which follows his bike-riding journey from Las Vegas into the desert to rediscover the night sky. Come with your questions! This event is free and open to everyone, no book club membership required. If you love the discussion, visit our website to learn more about our book club!

Voting for Podcast Movement 2026 closes July 21 and we need your help! If you'd like to see Science Friday's host Flora Lichtman on stage in NYC talking about what actually works when it comes to building podcast audiences, cast your vote before it's too late. ➡️ Visit https://lnkd.in/evVNnzp3 ➡️ Click "Vote for this Idea" for "Tips and Tricks for Building Podcast Audience" Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to reporter Shantal Riley, who received a Silurians Press Club Merit Award for her 2025 article for Science Friday about how PFAS in drinking water has affected the health of residents of Newburgh, New York. Thank you for bringing us this important story, Shantal! Read the story: https://lnkd.in/e2EBwRa4 Listen to our interview with Shantal and environmental epidemiologist Erin Bell: https://lnkd.in/ebqqK8wJ

We’re teaching about the shape-shifting fire amoeba in our newest Think Big educational resource! 🔥 Scientists thought eukaryotic life could not survive temperatures above 60℃, but this microbe broke the record and can survive in water up to 63℃ (about 145℉). Learn more about what a eukaryote is and how life adapts to survive in extreme conditions. Made for grades 6-8, it includes a short video, discussion questions, and a free printable worksheet. https://lnkd.in/e-4wYmCQ

Want to pick a book for Science Friday’s Book Club? 📚 Our book club members get to decide our last read in 2026. Vote for "The Comfort of Crows," "Inside of a Dog," or "Wild New World" for our November/December pick. If you’re already a member, find the poll in Mighty Networks or in the book club newsletter. If you’re not a member, join SciFri’s Book Club now to cast your vote! Voting closes July 31 and we'll announce the winner August 3. Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/er-t3j-r

Our session proposal for Podcast Movement 2026 is now live for public voting! Podcast Movement is a conference where podcasters come together to discuss everything that goes into making a great podcast. This year, the community helps shape the conference program, with public voting accounting for 50% of selected sessions. We want to share what works (and what doesn't) when it comes to building new podcast audiences and strengthening relationships with existing listeners. If you'd like to see Flora Lichtman on stage in NYC, here’s how you can vote! ➡️ Visit https://lnkd.in/evVNnzp3 ➡️ Click "Vote for this Idea" for “Tips and Tricks for Building Podcast Audience” Public voting closes July 21. Thank you for your support! 🎙️

Thank you Sandy Roberts for representing Science Friday at the American Library Association's annual conference. 📚 Our Book Club Captain and Education Program Manager had a great presentation about creating science book clubs that feature diverse voices and encourage scientific literacy. Check out her post and dive into the slide deck to learn more!

We're hiring an Associate Producer for our Audio team! 🎙️ We're looking for a producer who has experience reporting on science, health, and technology and is excited about investigating everything from vaccine policy, to lunar missions, to dinosaur regurgitalites. You'll pitch, produce, and edit one to two segments each week. Qualified candidates will have experience producing radio or podcasts, editing audio in a news environment, and a passion for sourcing new voices and diverse guests. This is a full-time position that can be remote or hybrid. Living in NYC is a plus! Find more job details and information on how to apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/esin2KMe

Looking for books your kids will love this summer? 📚 We teamed up with literacy experts Melissa Stewart and Kathy Renfrew to find 10 children’s books guaranteed to get kids curious about nature. Check out the list and let us know which ones are your favorites: https://lnkd.in/eeirwdcv

We set out to raise $100,000 in June, and SciFri fans have come through in a huge way. If you've already donated, we can’t thank you enough for supporting science journalism! If you haven’t, please consider donating to help us reach our goal before June 30th. https://lnkd.in/eP4QhqSW 📸: Jonathan Hickerson