# Science Friday on The No Agenda Show

Science Friday comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2016 to December 2021.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** November 2016 – December 2021
- **Related topics:** [Alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [Black Lives Matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [Enzymes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enzymes.md), [Kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [Nature Magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nature-magazine.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [Sildenafil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sildenafil.md), [Stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [Sulfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Viagra and Alzheimer's Research, Pfizer Correlation Study

- **Episode:** [1409: Viral Blizzard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1409-viral-blizzard.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-20
- **Time:** 2:26:43–2:28:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1409-viral-blizzard/chapter/viagra-and-alzheimer-s-research-pfizer-correlation-study.md

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.

Keywords: [viagra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viagra.md), [alzheimer's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alzheimer-s.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [sildenafil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sildenafil.md), [science friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-friday.md)

### Science Friday Racial Justice Statement, STEM Shutdown

- **Episode:** [1251: Viewpoint Discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-18
- **Time:** 38:30–42:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1251-viewpoint-discrimination/chapter/science-friday-racial-justice-statement-stem-shutdown.md

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.

Keywords: [science friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-friday.md), ira flatow, [black lives matter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-lives-matter.md), [stem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stem.md), [nature magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nature-magazine.md)

### Science Friday, Massaged Kale, Bitterness Compounds

- **Episode:** [881: Ant Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-27
- **Time:** 2:45:37–2:47:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/881-ant-wars/chapter/science-friday-massaged-kale-bitterness-compounds.md

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.

Keywords: [kale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kale.md), [science friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-friday.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [enzymes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enzymes.md), [sulfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sulfur.md), bitterness

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