Science Friday

A neuroscientist discusses how your brain processes visual information and what we can learn from the brains of people with schizophrenia.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/brain-vision-processing/

Scientists are working on ways to salvage plants damaged by “citrus greening,” which causes bitter, acidic fruit.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/florida-citrus-greening/

Composer Sarah Hennies’ new piece “Motor Tapes” was inspired by a neurological theory of the same name. How did she translate it to music?

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/neuroscience-music-sarah-hennies/

In her new book, “Against Technoableism,” Dr. Ashley Shew argues that cutting-edge technology is not always a needed solution for disability.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/technology-ableism-disability/

Researchers are learning that placebos might be even more effective when patients know they’re receiving them.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/placebo-effect-science/

Researchers think the species hitched a ride on aquatic plants shipped from China, then spread across the Midwest.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/freshwater-jellyfish-michigan/

A new experiment finds that jellyfish are capable of learning from past mistakes and adapting their behavior.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/jellyfish-learning-intelligence-neurology/

The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft swung by Earth this week and released its asteroid sample capsule, which landed safely in the Utah desert.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asteroid-sample-osiris-rex-bennu/

Research suggests that comedy is a powerful way to mobilize people. So what makes a good laugh a motivating force?

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/climate-change-comedy/

2023's Climate Week NYC witnessed hundreds of events, protests, and pledges from world leaders at the UN General Assembly meeting.

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/climate-week-nyc-update/