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‘Slingshot’ Imagines A Yearslong Space Mission Gone Wrong

The new sci-fi movie about an astronaut’s mental breakdown prompts questions about how to prepare humans for long-term space travel. The post ‘Slingshot’ Imagines A Yearslong Space Mission Gone Wrong...

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Sign Up For ‘Tiny Nature Triumphs’

This fall, we bring you a six-part newsletter about creative ways people are preserving and protecting nature. The post Sign Up For ‘Tiny Nature Triumphs’ appeared first on Science Friday.

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“The Substance” And The Search For Human Regeneration

In the new movie, Demi Moore grows an entire clone of herself in just a few minutes. What does actual regenerative medicine look like? The post “The Substance” And The Search For Human Regeneration...

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‘Salem’s Lot’ And The Bloody Fountain Of Youth

In this Stephen King adaptation, a vampire drinks blood to live forever. Can young blood have anti-aging effects for the living? The post ‘Salem’s Lot’ And The Bloody Fountain Of Youth appeared first...

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‘Gladiator II’ And The Evidence For Colosseum Naval Battles

Lots of moments from “Gladiator II” are fiction. But some scientists think mock naval battles in the Colosseum totally happened. The post ‘Gladiator II’ And The Evidence For Colosseum Naval Battles...

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‘Y2K’ Fictionalizes The Past Cyber Threat—But More Are Coming

On the 25th anniversary of the Y2K scare, the eponymous film pokes fun at internet disasters. But real disruptions may loom in the future. The post ‘Y2K’ Fictionalizes The Past Cyber Threat—But More...

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6 Creative Ways People Are Preserving Nature—And You Can Too

Read a roundup of stories about creative ways people are preserving and protecting nature from our “Tiny Nature Triumphs” newsletter. The post 6 Creative Ways People Are Preserving Nature—And You Can...

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Meet 3 Leaders Addressing Local Conservation Problems

What makes three very different conservation projects so successful? These experts say it’s getting the community involved. The post Meet 3 Leaders Addressing Local Conservation Problems appeared first...

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‘Common Side Effects’ And The Race To Save Invisible Fungi

A “mycology thriller” imagines a hidden healing mushroom. In real life, scientists are searching far and wide to map the world’s unseen fungi. The post ‘Common Side Effects’ And The Race To Save...

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The Academy Award For Science You’ve Never Heard Of

Since 1931, the Academy has recognized technological innovations in the film industry. One 2025 honoree has taken fire stunts to the next level. The post The Academy Award For Science You’ve Never...

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