Science Stories

Introducing Bolg, the new Cretaceous lizard prince named for Tolkien's ferocious "The Hobbit" foe!

While Utah Mammoth does have a nice ring to it, what if the Utah Hockey Club had chosen one of Utah's other Ice Age icons to represent the team?

Without the curiosity and wonder of individuals like George, we would not be where we are today.

The Ice Age is a fascinating time in our earth’s history, and believe it or not, we're currently living in an Ice Age!

Time spent outside can affect family dynamics and your child's attitude toward environmental responsibility. Here's how to help them learn to love nature.

Thoughtfully planned activities can prevent learning loss in children over the long summer holiday.

Young children are natural explorers, and their curiosity is one of the most important tools they have for learning and growing.

For adventurer Jill Heinerth, curiosity doesn’t kill the cat. Instead, it drives every discovery. Persistence through failure and fear precedes every success.

What new research into crocodylomorphs suggests about the secret to long-term survival.

How is Utah's Great Salt Lake affected by climate change and water use? Biologist Bonnie Baxter shares some answers.

All forms of life, from tiny microbes to towering elephants, rely on liquid water for survival — a universal truth extending to lifeforms beyond planet Earth.

Flora, Ira, and the whole Science Friday crew are on their way to Salt Lake City for a special, one-night-only, live performance and recording of Science Friday