Here in the fracking-induced oil boom, U.S. oil production has skyrocketed. Now some oil companies are cutting back on their operations and hoping to reduce waste in the process.

The science educator, the CEO of the Planetary Society, the “Science Guy” himself, Bill Nye joins us to talk about his new book Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation and about his Kickstarter project, the LightSail, a breadbox sized spacecraft powered by the light of the sun.

With roots in Ancient Greece, China and England, badminton has been a backyard favorite for Americans since the 19th century. While the game has changed over time, its signature birdie has remained the same. In this next segment, Science Friday shows us how a birdie’s unique aerodynamic shape makes badminton the fastest sport around.

Abalone are sea snails that graze on algae and seaweed, keeping the ecosystem in balance. But, prized for their shells and as a seafood delicacy, overfishing and poaching have left them on the edge of extinction.

Bill Nye sits down with Hari to discuss the inspiration for his book Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, in which he asks the big question: Where did we come from?

Bill Nye tells Hari about his Kickstarter project, the LightSail, a revolutionary solar sailing spacecraft dreamt up by Carl Sagan. How does it work? Light, says Nye, gives the spacecraft its push.

Orlando, Florida is commonly known as the theme park capital of the world, but it is also home to the U.S. Headquarters of Mazor Robotoics, which has developed a cutting edge surgical robot system. We take you into the lab to see how robots are changing the surgical landscape.

It’s estimated that one in 2,000 children are born with a hand or arm abnormality, but the cost of a mechanical hand or arm can be prohibitive for children who will quickly outgrow them. Now, with just $10 to $20 worth of plastic, 3-D printers are being used to create fully functioning mechanical hands or arms for children.

TripExpert co-founder Emily Hughes explains how the site aims to be a definitive statement of the overall quality based on professional reviews, instead of user reviews.

Auto makers tout the speed, engineering and performance of their cars, but the rules change on the racetrack. Andrea Vasquez reports on how professional road racers tweak and tinker with the aerodynamics of their cars to cut through wind and fly past the competition.

Companies are developing new technologies to mitigate some of the risks associated with contact sports. The Financial Times investigates whether mass-market sport-related technologies promise more than the products can deliver.

Every year, the number of social media users continue to grow. As the number of social media users continue to grow, many believe so, too, does the need to understand and master this communications tool. Some universities have even gone so far as to incorporate it into their curriculum.

With the ever-evolving idea of wearable technology, fashion has become the next big thing in the tech world’s orbit, but many questions remain about how these two seemingly opposing fields can comingle. One organization that’s taking on the challenge of finding ways to intersect tech and fashion is the New York Fashion Tech Lab.

For as long as humans have roamed the Earth, the advancement of technology has been a major driver of modernization and growth. Ruth DeFries, professor of Ecology and Sustainable Development and Columbia University’s Earth Institute, explains how the history of human development has impacted our planet, as discussed in her book The Big Ratchet.

The Blue Ocean Film Festival works to spread awareness about what lies beneath the ocean. One of the supporters of the festival is aquatic filmmaker and explorer Fabien Cousteau, who shares the story about his Mission 31 project, an underwater adventure in the Florida Keys.

The Melrose Center is a 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility at the Orlando Public Library, featuring audio, video and photo studios as well as simulators.

The tale of the Trojan Horse is one of the most captivating stories in Greek mythology. Since the Nineteenth Century discovery of the site of Troy in modern day Turkey, historians have searched tirelessly for the truth behind this world famous myth. PBS Secrets of the Dead investigates the real possibility that a Trojan Horse could have been used to trick Troy into defeat.

Antibiotics, once considered wonder drugs, may be behind some of today’s ailments, from allergies to obesity. Dr. Martin Blaser, author of Missing Microbes and professor of medicine and microbiology at New York University, discusses the future of antibiotic use.

Robots are creeping into our homes. They’re cleaning floors, washing windows and cooking dinner. Our partner, Financial Times, looks at how robotic devices are becoming more prevalent.

How many fish are there in the ocean? To try to answer that question, scientists at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, Fla., have created C-BASS, an underwater high-resolution camera that gives us a look at life along the ocean’s floor.