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Viagra and Alzheimer's Research, Pfizer Correlation Study
A study published on Science Friday suggests a 69% reduction in Alzheimer's disease among users of Viagra (sildenafil). The hosts dismiss the report as a Pfizer promotional effort, arguing that the correlation does not prove causation and represents the "pathetic" state of modern science reporting.
Science Friday Racial Justice Statement, STEM Shutdown
Ira Flatow, host of Science Friday, issued an apology for the program's historical lack of diverse voices and pledged to amplify Black scientists. This coincides with the "Shutdown STEM" initiative and statements from Nature magazine regarding systemic racism within the scientific research community.
A segment from NPR's "Science Friday" explains the science behind "massaging" kale to make it tender. The process releases enzymes that interact with sulfur compounds, creating a bitter flavor. The hosts mock the trend, questioning why anyone would eat the vegetable.
