Brandon Echter

Happy Pi Day! Every March 14th, enthusiasts from around the world celebrate the (arguably) most famous number in mathematics with events, apparel, social media love, and a certain crusty dessert by a similar name.  While pi and pie sound alike, that’s not the only thing that connects them. Both have a long, storied history involving […]

This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of science to that special someone. SciFri asked real scientists to write Valentine messages that incorporate scientific concepts. (Yes, we really asked them, and yes, these are their own words.) to give to your loved ones, or share them by clicking on the images below. May your Valentine’s Day be […]

Attention, hot sauce makers! Most of you probably agree that a lot of food can be improved with a little bit of spice. From the super-picante to the sweet-and-smoky, hot sauce has become a staple of American cuisine. But how do you build an awesome sauce? On the show this Friday, we’re going to be […]

Attention, hot sauce makers! Most of you probably agree that a lot of food can be improved with a little bit of spice. From the super-picante to the sweet-and-smoky, hot sauce has become a staple of American cuisine. But how do you build an awesome sauce? On the show this Friday, we’re going to be […]

Dr. Judy Melinek knows dead bodies. As a forensic pathologist and a former fellow in the New York City medical examiner’s office, she’s spent a lot of time figuring out exactly how people died. She’s co-written a new book on her experiences called Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical […]