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- Sep 15, 2026
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Did the fire at the Library of Alexandria set humanity back? (opens the original)
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In 48 B.C.E., a massive fire ripped through the Library of Alexandria in Egypt, one of the largest and most significant ancient libraries. An estimated 100,000 works of literature were lost. Throughout history, there are lots of examples of things being “lost”: cities, like Pompeii, graves of figures like Genghis Khan, and works of art from masters like Leonardo di Vinci. Author Sam Kean explores these historical losses in his new book, “The Museum of Lost Things.” He joins Host Ira Flatow to di
What would a Jurassic forest sound like? (opens the original)
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A team of scientists worked for more than 10 years constructing a recreation of a Middle Jurassic soundscape. Using what they know about current-day insect vocalizations, they analyzed fossilized insects, and used AI to extrapolate how their ancient wings might sound if rubbed together. Flora talks with one of the authors of the study, Fernando Montealegre-Zapata, a professor of sensory biology. Invest in quality science journalism by making a donation to Science Friday. Dr. Fernando Montealegre
Is a shorter course of antibiotics OK? + Genetic risk of fibromyalgia (opens the original)
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You’ve probably been warned that if you don’t finish that course of antibiotics, you could wind up battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But a growing body of research suggests that the opposite might be true. What does this mean for you and your next sinus infection? Flora talks with antimicrobial resistance expert Amy Mathers to find out. Plus, the driver of fibromyalgia, a condition that can cause debilitating chronic pain and brain fog, has been something of a mystery. Patients’ imaging an
Black bears are moving into the neighborhood. How do we coexist? (opens the original)
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This story is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public media journalists across the United States. It features reporting by Cassandra Stephenson, a Report for America corps member at The Tennessee Lookout. Living with black bears is complicated. They’re huge, hungry, and they really don’t care about your hostas. After a long period of being overhunted, black bears are on the rebound. And as they begin returning to parts of their native ranges, they’re finding
Where are we with understanding the health effects of cannabis? (opens the original)
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When states began legalizing recreational cannabis a couple decades ago, 25 million Americans said they used the drug. That number nearly tripled to 70 million by 2023. There are a lot of open questions about how it affects us. Why do some people find more pain relief from THC than traditional painkillers? Is it really better for sleep? What are the effects of long-term use? Host Flora Lichtman is joined by two scientists taking on these kinds of questions: Experimental psychologist Ryan Vandrey
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