Did you know that you can teach about the flow of matter and energy in ecosystems at any time of year through an engaging hands-on investigation? You can with vermicomposting! Get your hands dirty (literally) with this fun activity by @scifri.bsky.social www.sciencefriday.com/educational-... #EduSky

From scraps to soil: the dirt on the (not so lowly) worm

Turn your leftovers into new soil by building a worm farm.

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Mindscape Ask Me Anything | September 2026. This month: If you were innocent of a serious crime and the evidence needed to establish the truth was available, would you rather 12 human jurors or 12 AIs decide your fate? #MindscapePodcast preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026...

Went to a Ren Faire this weekend. Apparently the blue hair gave me away. Lol.

Still going today and tomorrow! Tyrant Lizard Queen comes out in 47 days, rawr. 🦖

Riley Black 🏳️‍⚧️ 🦕@restingdinoface.bsky.social · 2w ago

Haven't pre-ordered Tyrant Lizard Queen yet? Then you're in luck, because you can grab it from B&N for 25% off from 9/9-9/11. Just use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. 🦖 bit.ly/TyrantLizard...

@scifri.bsky.social's Book Club Kickoff meeting for "What the Wild Sea Can Be" is tonight, Sept.8, at 8 pm ET. No prior reading is required, and if you haven’t heard the interview yet, we’ll catch you up. Everyone is welcome! RSVP for the link! #SciFriBookClub #EduSky us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re working on a story about the lymphatic system and want to hear from you! Have you seen videos or workouts promising to cleanse you or de-bloat you through lymphatic drainage? Have you tried any of it? What questions do you have? Leave us a at voicemail at 1-877-4-SCIFRI.

Ok what the actual fuck, @wired.com!!!! Calling perimenopause a “buzzword” is wild, misogynist work that minimizes a decades long feminist movement to raise awareness about women’s health This article could have been good but instead is … very very bad

Inside the Perimenopause Industrial Complex

How an alliance of tech startups, MAHA operatives, and actual medical experts made millennial women the new face of hormone therapy.

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I'm really sad that summer is coming to an end, but I love a morning harvest like this! Every time I bring something in from the garden I'm in awe that this all started as some seeds, dirt, and water. Like, how cool it that?! #gardening

Life is hard. So when I think that I can let some weeds grow in my front yard -- weeds that eat sunlight mind you -- and those weeds can help these caterpillars eat, grow, liquify, and become butterflies, well, that's pretty magical. Hold onto the magic.

Life is hard. So when I think that I can let some weeds grow in my front yard -- weeds that eat sunlight mind you -- and those weeds can help these caterpillars eat, grow, liquify, and become butterflies, well, that's pretty magical. Hold onto the magic.

Science isn't always linear and sometimes discoveries happen unexpectedly. This @scifri.bsky.social isn't just about an amazing algae, it's about the creativity and problem solving that goes into science. This educational resource is a great way to teach that. #EduSky

Science Friday@scifri.bsky.social · 3w ago

Can microplastic-loving algae combat water pollution? Our Think Big resource teaches about an unexpected scientific discovery and how it could change the way we treat water. Made for grades 6-8, this free resource includes a video, discussion questions, and a worksheet. https://bit.ly/4d8mMku

Earth’s shadow will appear to be a reddish ‘blood moon’ due to the way sunlight is scattered by the atmosphere

Near total lunar eclipse will be seen from North and South America Thursday night

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Join the @scifri.bsky.social Book Club tonight at 8 pm EDT on Zoom as we chat about our reading of "The Wild Dark" by Craig Childs, light pollution, and the wonder of the night sky. You don't have to have read the book to participate. Everyone is welcome! RSVP at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Read along with the @scifri.bsky.social Book Club in Sept. & Oct.! "What the Wild Sea Can Be" is a beautiful book that confronts the challenges we face with empathy and optimism. @helenscales.bsky.social had me crying for orcas and cheering on kelp forests. I cannot wait to share it with you. 🧪

Science Friday@scifri.bsky.social · 4w ago

Science Friday is diving into the ocean for our next Book Club pick! 🌊 Helen Scales (@helenscales.bsky.social) gave us a sneak peek into her incredible book, "What the Wild Sea Can Be: The Future of the World's Ocean” and will be answering your questions in a livestream next month.

Our #PictureOfTheWeek is an illustration of a new astrophysical phenomenon, a black hole star. Credit: Jose-Luis Olivares, MIT

Kinda chic to love SciFri! 🧪 #SciFri #STEM @scifri.bsky.social

Science Friday@scifri.bsky.social · 4w ago

Back to school season is the perfect time to grab some Science Friday merch! We have mugs for teachers, t-shirts for adults and kids, tote bags for books and laptops, and even onesies for the lil' fri in your life. Check out our online store at ScienceFriday.com/shop!

We have an extra special episode today. Science Friday’s producer, Kathleen Davis, wanted to know how microplastics affect pregnancy after a 2024 study found microplastics in 62 human placentas.

Congrats to Svea Anderson on the newest @scifri.bsky.social Think Big activity! In my 4 years at SciFri, I have brought 87 new educational resources into the world with amazing educators like Svea. To say that brings me great joy is an understatement. #EduSky www.sciencefriday.com/educational-...

Can microplastic-loving algae clean up water pollution?

An unexpected discovery helped algae to remove microplastics from water.

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We want to hear your ocean stories! Did a snorkeling trip bring you to tears? Did you fall in love with sea slugs at a tidal pool? Did you lock eyes with a manta ray and find the meaning of life? Tell us about your most memorable or surprising experience with the ocean. Call in at 1-877-4-SCIFRI.

Science Friday, in partnership with Grove Atlantic, is giving away 10 copies of “What the Wild Sea Can Be“ by Helen Scales. Enter for your chance to win! Apply here: i1j7zijgb78.typeform.com/to/F5dHQjVk

Our #PictureOfTheWeek features astronaut Leland Melvin surrounded by floating food and drink packets in space. As NASA prepares for long-term space missions to the moon and Mars, how important is the food they send up?

It’s time to reread this wonderful book.

What food would you take to space? We want to know the one thing you could eat over and over again if you were sent on a mission to Mars. Tell us your comfort food, the clever recipe, how you make it, and why it matters to you. Leave us a voicemail at 877-4-SCIFRI.

If you are familiar with ADHD, you know of the post-it note explanation for working memory in brains like ours. Basically there are too many post-it notes with too much information all over our brain and the adhesive isn't great, so they're constantly falling off the whiteboard and getting lost.

So excited to see this project come to fruition. We're designing free educational materials and extended activities to go with the game, too. Get ready for an incredible learning experience for @scifri.bsky.social Cephalopod Week this October! #EduSky

Science Friday@scifri.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We created a puzzle adventure game with Grand Gamers Guild! Imagine you're a science journalist hosting a symposium on the chambered nautilus and the featured expert is missing! Solve puzzles, search the aquarium for clues, and race to find them before time runs out in this escape room-style game.

I wish I could disagree with @diogeneslamp.bsky.social But I can’t The exact same folks who skewered Michelle Obama for her efforts to boost exercise & healthy eating—vilifying her for “government overreach”—embraced RFK Jr, even though 1 million kids lost food support under MAHA That’s racism

* There Are Bot@diogeneslamp.bsky.social · 2mo ago

If, when Michelle Obama promotes healthy eating and exercise for children, you go berserk & portray her & her husband as African witch doctors with bones thru their noses, but when RFK Jr says "The CDC banned healthy eating & exercise", you clap for him, your problem isn't Pharma, it's racism

Met up with a friend for lunch. #birds

My favorite luxury is having a yard with lots of places for birds to hang out and a spot to watch them from. Not a great photo, but these are some of my local house sparrows.

Jess Venner, author of “The Lost Voices of Pompeii,” talks about the people who faced the destruction of Pompeii. With actor Tom Hiddleston, host of Nat Geo's “Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston,” we explore what life was like in Pompeii. Full podcast is on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4fmXSOv