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Science Friday
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Entertaining & educational conversations about science, tech, + more. Hosted by Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman. From WNYCStudios.
Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. 🏆 🏋🏽🪴

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November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Last week, Flora Lichtman and @parttimegenius.bsky.social co-host Mangesh Hattikudur quizzed one lucky listener with food science trivia. Put your Thanksgiving party to the test with two questions from the episode. 🐼 🌶️

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November 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The main difference between summer and winter squash is maturity. Summer squash is harvested mere days after pollination. Winter squash is harvested much later, giving it time to develop a thicker skin.

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November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Looking for last-minute, science-proof Thanksgiving inspiration? 🍽️

Chef Dan Souza shares a vegan butternut squash recipe with an audience member. Plus, the heat physics of the perfect apple pie: buff.ly/QhRTcj0
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Happy Science Friday! Here’s what we’re covering today on the show. Listen on your local public radio station, 2-4 p.m. ET. 🐦‍⬛🧬⛲

Learn more here: buff.ly/EPCJdly
November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM