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Science Friday is a long-running and highly respected science news podcast, offering a weekly dose of the latest discoveries and breakthroughs. Hosted by Ira Flatow, the podcast features interviews with leading scientists, researchers, and policymakers. It provides a reliable and accessible source of information on a wide range of scientific topics, from climate change to space exploration.

While it maintains a journalistic tone, 'Science Friday' strives to make complex science understandable and engaging for a broad audience.

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Who hosts Science Friday?

Science Friday is closely associated with Ira Flatow, who has hosted the program since its early public-radio years. Flora Lichtman was also named a host in the mid-2020s.

When did Science Friday start?

Science Friday first aired in 1991. It grew from a Friday science segment into a long-running weekly public radio program and podcast.

Is Science Friday only about data science?

No, Science Friday covers a broad range of science, nature, medicine, technology, climate, and research stories. Data science appears when it connects to topics like AI, public health, astronomy, or scientific measurement.

Where can someone listen to Science Friday?

Science Friday is distributed by WNYC Studios and airs on many public radio stations in the United States. It is also available as a podcast through major podcast apps and the Science Friday website.

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