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- 1Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One DeadโRussian Strikes Damage Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Kill One
Overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv damaged buildings of the National Academy of Sciences and killed at least one person, according to reports circulating on Friday. The attack adds to a string of recent strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital and its infrastructure. Commenters are condemning the damage to a scientific institution and voicing renewed concern about civilian casualties amid ongoing Russian air assaults.
- 2Science Friday looks at new celiac disease treatmentsโNOW PLAYING == Science Friday with Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman 10/2/26: Are new treatments for celiac disease on the h
Science Friday, hosted by Ira Flatow with co-host Flora Lichtman, aired a segment examining whether new treatments for celiac disease are on the horizon. The program explores recent research into therapies that could let people with celiac disease tolerate gluten, a condition currently managed only through a strict gluten-free diet. Listeners are sharing the segment and discussing the outlook for patients.
- 3Paignton Discovery Centre to open for STEM weekend in October 2026โผDiscovery Centre Paignton Open Friday 2nd October 2026 Saturday 3rd October 2026 10am to 15:00 https:// zleap.net/steam
The Discovery Centre in Paignton, Devon, has announced opening times for a STEM-focused weekend, welcoming visitors on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October 2026 from 10am to 3pm. The sessions highlight science, engineering, Lego Technics, robotics and motors, and are promoted as a weekend learning activity for families and clubs in the area.
- 4Science Friday spotlights the tilcayo, a new wild catโNOW PLAYING == Science Friday with Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman 10/2/26: The tilcayo is the new wild cat on the block h
The latest Science Friday episode with Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman turns to the tilcayo, described as the new wild cat on the block. The program explores the animal's story for its science audience, and the episode is being shared among listeners interested in wildlife and discovery news.
- 5Science Friday asks whether natural history museums are going extinctโNOW PLAYING == Science Friday with Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman 10/2/26: Are natural history museums going extinct? htt
Public radio's Science Friday, hosted by Ira Flatow with Flora Lichtman, aired a segment examining whether natural history museums are at risk of disappearing. The discussion considers threats to these institutions, and listeners are sharing the episode across social media under science, history, and culture topics.
- 6Science Friday examines new lunar crater and alien technology searchโNOW PLAYING == Science Friday with Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman 10/2/26: Examining a new lunar crater + searching for s
The October 2, 2026 episode of Science Friday, hosted by Ira Flatow with Flora Lichtman, features two segments: an examination of a newly formed crater on the Moon and a discussion of the search for signs of alien technology. The episode is being shared among listeners interested in space science and SETI topics.
- 7Science Friday examines the COVID generationโNOW PLAYING == Science Friday with Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman 10/2/26: The COVID generation https:// youtu.be/uWqD82X
The public radio program Science Friday, hosted by Ira Flatow with co-host Flora Lichtman, is airing a segment on what is being called the COVID generation, looking at how the pandemic shaped a cohort of young people. Listeners are sharing the broadcast widely, tagging it under science, history, education and culture topics.