NPR News: Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Eruption Creates 600-Foot-Deep Lava Lake

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Eruption Creates 600-Foot-Deep Lava Lake
The volcano on Hawaii's Big Island began erupting more than a week ago and lava continues to flow, creating a huge new lake that's taken the place of a water lake it vaporized.

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Health & Science - January 1, 2021 at 01:35AM - Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Eruption Creates 600-Foot-Deep Lava Lake

NPR News: U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year

U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year
Leaders of the nation's federal vaccine effort, called Operation Warp Speed, said the U.S. has deployed around 14 million vaccine doses as of Wednesday with just 2.1 million Americans vaccinated.

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Health & Science - December 31, 2020 at 06:37PM - U.S. Likely Will Miss Goal Of Vaccinating 20 Million By The New Year

NPR News: U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine

U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine
The British government has ordered 100 million doses, enough to vaccinate 50 million residents.

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Health & Science - December 30, 2020 at 06:07PM - U.K. Approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine

NPR News: C.V. Vishveshwara's Revolutionary Black Hole Research Turns 50

C.V. Vishveshwara's Revolutionary Black Hole Research Turns 50
Before scientists were even sure black holes existed, an Indian astrophysicist did the math behind Einstein's predictions of what would happen if two black holes collided.

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Health & Science - December 30, 2020 at 04:50AM - C.V. Vishveshwara's Revolutionary Black Hole Research Turns 50

NPR News: How To Make A New Year's Resolution

How To Make A New Year's Resolution
A new study looks at ways to make New Year's resolutions succeed.

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Health & Science - December 29, 2020 at 06:31PM - How To Make A New Year's Resolution

NPR News: Pandemic Advances Scientific Understanding Of Viruses' Air Transmission

Pandemic Advances Scientific Understanding Of Viruses' Air Transmission
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, scientists this year made significant progress in understanding how respiratory viruses can be transmitted from one person to another through the air.

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Health & Science - December 29, 2020 at 03:45AM - Pandemic Advances Scientific Understanding Of Viruses' Air Transmission

NPR News: Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It

Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It
Early in the pandemic, people were advised to disinfect everything they touched. But now that scientists understand more about how COVID-19 spreads, all that scrubbing down may have been overkill.

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Health & Science - December 28, 2020 at 05:00PM - Still Disinfecting Surfaces? It Might Not Be Worth It

NPR News: Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older

Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older
Ice is usually emphemeral; it doesn't last that long before melting. But some ice on our planet has stayed frozen for millions of years, according to scientists are on a quest to find the oldest ice.

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Health & Science - December 26, 2020 at 08:03PM - Scientists Have Found Some Truly Ancient Ice, But Now They Want Ice That's Even Older

NPR News: For Scientists Who Study Virus Transmission, 2020 Was A Watershed Year

For Scientists Who Study Virus Transmission, 2020 Was A Watershed Year
The emergence of COVID-19 started scientists on a year-long, crash course to learn how this virus might travel through the air and how to stop it. They learned a lot, and quickly.

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Health & Science - December 26, 2020 at 07:01PM - For Scientists Who Study Virus Transmission, 2020 Was A Watershed Year

NPR News: Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families

Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families
The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated food insecurity and stretched an already-strained fishing industry. New partnerships with food banks give fisherman income and provide food for those in need.

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Health & Science - December 25, 2020 at 05:02PM - Fishermen Team Up With Food Banks To Help Hungry Families

NPR News: WATCH: Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason

WATCH: Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason
Researchers discovered that an octopus might punch a fish when both are hunting. Although some of the thrown punches can be explained, others remain a mystery.

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Health & Science - December 25, 2020 at 06:27AM - WATCH: Octopuses Punch Fish, Sometimes For No Apparent Reason

NPR News: 'Trusted Messengers, Trusted Messages': How To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy

'Trusted Messengers, Trusted Messages': How To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
As the first COVID-19 vaccines begin to be rolled out across the U.S., community leaders in diverse groups already are working hard to dispel misinformation and reach skeptics with truth.

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Health & Science - December 24, 2020 at 05:00PM - 'Trusted Messengers, Trusted Messages': How To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy

NPR News: We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think

We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think
Could smoke carry disease-causing microorganisms? "It's a very new idea to think of smoke as having a living component," says Leda Kobziar, co-author of an article that explores this theory.

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Health & Science - December 23, 2020 at 07:08PM - We All Know Smoke Is Bad For Your Health. It Could Be Worse Than You Think

NPR News: BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant

BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant
"Scientifically, it is highly likely that the immune response by this vaccine also can deal with the new virus variant," BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin said Tuesday.

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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 11:52PM - BioNTech CEO Says 'Highly Likely' Vaccine Is Effective Against U.K. Virus Variant

NPR News: PHOTOS: 'Great Conjunction' Dazzles Stargazers Around The World

PHOTOS: 'Great Conjunction' Dazzles Stargazers Around The World
On Monday evening, Jupiter and Saturn appeared closer to each other in the sky than they have for hundreds of years, in what has become known as the "Great Conjunction."

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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 10:47PM - PHOTOS: 'Great Conjunction' Dazzles Stargazers Around The World

NPR News: How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data

How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data
A new book digs into the social science of athletic greatness and reveals patterns leading to glory.

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Health & Science - December 22, 2020 at 06:30PM - How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data

NPR News: Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Big Island

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Big Island
The volcano last erupted in 2018, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands around Hawaii's Big Island.

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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 06:19PM - Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts On Big Island

NPR News: Dr. Leana Wen On The Science Of COVID-19 Vaccine

Dr. Leana Wen On The Science Of COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen about the science behind the coronavirus vaccines.

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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 05:13AM - Dr. Leana Wen On The Science Of COVID-19 Vaccine

NPR News: CDC Says Frontline Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine

CDC Says Frontline Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine
A CDC panel recommends that people over 75 and frontline essential workers should be prioritized as the next group to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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Health & Science - December 21, 2020 at 05:13AM - CDC Says Frontline Essential Workers, Elderly Should Be Next For Vaccine

NPR News: Maryland, Virginia To Send Extra COVID-19 Vaccine To D.C., Tripling Its Allotment

Maryland, Virginia To Send Extra COVID-19 Vaccine To D.C., Tripling Its Allotment
D.C.'s mayor urged the federal government to send more medicine to no avail. Now the states are sharing their supply to vaccinate health care workers who work in the capital but live elsewhere.

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Health & Science - December 19, 2020 at 08:39AM - Maryland, Virginia To Send Extra COVID-19 Vaccine To D.C., Tripling Its Allotment

NPR News: Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'

Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'
British researchers have discovered 156 new plants and fungi in 2020, including the brown, fleshy and slightly menacing looking flower.

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 07:24PM - Newly Discovered Orchid Species Dubbed 'Ugliest In The World'

NPR News: 2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did

2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did
2020 and 2016 are virtually tied for the hottest year on record. That means more powerful hurricanes, more intense wildfires, less ice and longer heat waves.

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - 2020 May Be The Hottest Year On Record. Here's The Damage It Did

NPR News: If COVID-19 Vaccines Bring An End To The Pandemic, America Has Immigrants To Thank

If COVID-19 Vaccines Bring An End To The Pandemic, America Has Immigrants To Thank
Scientists and investors born outside the U.S. played crucial roles in the development of COVID-19 vaccines — a remarkable vindication for the argument that innovation depends on immigration.

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - If COVID-19 Vaccines Bring An End To The Pandemic, America Has Immigrants To Thank

NPR News: I Felt Fine, But Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What's That Really Mean?

I Felt Fine, But Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What's That Really Mean?
Science writer Robin Marantz Henig has written about dangerous emerging pathogens for 30 years. But none of what she learned could shed light on her own confusing encounter with this virus.

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 05:00PM - I Felt Fine, But Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What's That Really Mean?

NPR News: China Promises To Share Findings From Its Returned Lunar Probe

China Promises To Share Findings From Its Returned Lunar Probe
The successful completion of the Chang'e-5 mission makes China only the third country to have returned soil and rock samples from the surface of the moon.

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 04:43PM - China Promises To Share Findings From Its Returned Lunar Probe

NPR News: Biden To Pick North Carolina Regulator Michael Regan To Lead EPA

Biden To Pick North Carolina Regulator Michael Regan To Lead EPA
Regan is the top environmental regulator for North Carolina. He would be first African American man to run EPA, and he would oversee much of the federal government's response to climate change.

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 04:27AM - Biden To Pick North Carolina Regulator Michael Regan To Lead EPA

NPR News: Without Resources, Vaccine Rollout Could 'Fall At The Last Hurdle,' Journalist Warns

Without Resources, Vaccine Rollout Could 'Fall At The Last Hurdle,' Journalist Warns
Atlantic writer Ed Yong says the COVID vaccination program will be the most complicated the U.S. has ever attempted: "It's going to be a slow process, and there are a lot of possible roadblocks."

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 12:49AM - Without Resources, Vaccine Rollout Could 'Fall At The Last Hurdle,' Journalist Warns

NPR News: Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality

Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality
Mallory, an Obama veteran, would take the helm at a White House office where she worked as former general counsel. The CEQ is seen as critical to address climate change and environmental equity.

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Health & Science - December 18, 2020 at 12:41AM - Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality

NPR News: Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says

Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says
The Food and Drug Administration says is advising health workers to use "every full dose obtainable" to help speed up the nationwide immunization campaign.

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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 09:47AM - Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply, FDA Says

NPR News: Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply

Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply
"Given the public health emergency, FDA is advising that it is acceptable to use every full dose obtainable (the sixth, or possibly even a seventh) from each vial," the FDA said Wednesday.

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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 09:47AM - Some Vials Of COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Extra Doses, Expanding Supply

NPR News: At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit, Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine

At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit, Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine
Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston's United Memorial Medical Center senses distrust for a vaccine among some hospital staff. "They all think it's meant to harm specific sectors of the population."

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Health & Science - December 17, 2020 at 05:36AM - At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit, Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine

NPR News: What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?

What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?
A new study suggests kids in poor countries benefit hugely from having older sisters — who are more likely than brothers or even mothers — to engage in stimulating play.

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Health & Science - December 16, 2020 at 05:07PM - What Impact Can Having An Older Sister Have On A Child's Development?

NPR News: Distant Cousins Of Food Crops Deserve Respect And Protection

Distant Cousins Of Food Crops Deserve Respect And Protection
Scientists are calling for efforts to protect hundreds of wild plants in the United States that are related to native foods such as cranberries and chili peppers.

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Health & Science - December 16, 2020 at 05:07PM - Distant Cousins Of Food Crops Deserve Respect And Protection

NPR News: 1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive

1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive
As the first patient to receive an experimental treatment that relied on the gene-editing technique CRISPR continues to do well 17 months later, more patients seem to be benefiting, too.

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Health & Science - December 15, 2020 at 05:02PM - 1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive

NPR News: Millions More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are On The Way, U.S. Officials Say

Millions More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are On The Way, U.S. Officials Say
"Our war against the virus is not over yet, but this week we're taking a major step toward our eventual victory," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said.

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Health & Science - December 15, 2020 at 03:39AM - Millions More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are On The Way, U.S. Officials Say

NPR News: Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane

Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane
Officials may be relying on people to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 at a time when the public is simply not afraid enough anymore to keep up the recommended behaviors.

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Health & Science - December 12, 2020 at 01:29AM - Without Clear Pandemic Rules, People Take On More Risks As Fear And Vigilance Wane

NPR News: Why These Two Epidemiologists Stopped Working On COVID-19 Research

Why These Two Epidemiologists Stopped Working On COVID-19 Research
Feeling their work on COVID-19 was being ignored, and facing hostility, epidemiologists Eileen White and Caroline Buckee threw in the towel. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro discusses their decisions.

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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 08:00PM - Why These Two Epidemiologists Stopped Working On COVID-19 Research

NPR News: Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done

Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done
The power of family history can lead a person to do lot of things. For Howard Berkes, the family tradition of facing crises head-on led him to sign up for experimental testing of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 07:00PM - Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done

NPR News: What You Need To Know As The First COVID-19 Vaccine Heads Your Way

What You Need To Know As The First COVID-19 Vaccine Heads Your Way
Within hours, U.S. states are expected have in hand their first shipments of Pfizer's newly FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. It marks a new phase in the pandemic, but what's that mean for you?

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Health & Science - December 13, 2020 at 12:29AM - What You Need To Know As The First COVID-19 Vaccine Heads Your Way

NPR News: More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs

More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs
For many reasons, including climate change, coral reefs are dying around the world. But scientists say some crabs eat coral-choking seaweed and algae and may help with restoring coral reefs.

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Health & Science - December 11, 2020 at 03:56AM - More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs

NPR News: As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'

As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'
One challenge facing John Kerry in his new role as climate envoy to President-elect Joe Biden will be to convince other governments the U.S. will abide by its commitments.

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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 05:09PM - As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'

NPR News: At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives' With New Vaccine

At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives' With New Vaccine
With the first COVID-19 vaccines expected to be shipped out within days, health care providers are scrambling to prepare for an unprecedentedly high-stakes vaccine rollout.

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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 04:30AM - At Hospitals, A Race To Save 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Lives' With New Vaccine

NPR News: Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words

Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words
Dogs are good at learning new words. But researchers say dogs don't understand small sound differences in words such as "dog" or "dig." It may explain why most don't learn a large number of words.

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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 04:00AM - Researchers On Why Dogs Learn Only A Limited Number Of Words

NPR News: Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction

Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction
A synthetic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine appears to relieve depression and addiction without producing hallucinations or other dangerous side effects — at least in rodents.

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Health & Science - December 10, 2020 at 03:24AM - Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction

NPR News: Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions

Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions
Gov. Charlie Baker is turning back to sweeping measures as cases and deaths rise. Fewer people are allowed at restaurant tables and service is limited to 90 minutes. Indoor performances are banned.

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Health & Science - December 9, 2020 at 03:19AM - Massachusetts Reimposes Coronavirus Restrictions

NPR News: What Is Your Time Worth?

What Is Your Time Worth?
A new study did experiments on millions of Lyft riders to figure out how much they value time. They found time is worth more money than previously thought.

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Health & Science - December 8, 2020 at 06:30PM - What Is Your Time Worth?

NPR News: Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life

Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life
Alexandra Horowitz is the director of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College. She says pets will need help adjusting to life after the pandemic.

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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 04:56AM - Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life

NPR News: Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Claire Wardle, U.S. director of the non-profit First Draft News, about online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 04:56AM - Researcher Cites Uptick In COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation

NPR News: Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island

Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island
The iceberg is said to be on a collision course with the island of South Georgia, a U.K. territory. The government there released the photos, saying it was keeping a close eye on the situation.

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Health & Science - December 6, 2020 at 01:09AM - Photos Capture World's Largest Iceberg As It Heads Toward South Atlantic Island

NPR News: Chinese Chang'e-5 Is Returning From Moon With Rocks, Left A Flag To Celebrate

Chinese Chang'e-5 Is Returning From Moon With Rocks, Left A Flag To Celebrate
The craft has been collecting rock and soil samples. China is only the second country to plant its national banner on the lunar surface.

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Health & Science - December 5, 2020 at 06:27AM - Chinese Chang'e-5 Is Returning From Moon With Rocks, Left A Flag To Celebrate

NPR News: Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development

Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Researchers found that a certain class of antibodies in a monkey's blood predicted protection from COVID-19. If that hold true for humans, a blood test may show whether a vaccine candidate is working.

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Health & Science - December 4, 2020 at 11:38PM - Immune Response In Animals Good News For COVID-19 Vaccine Development

NPR News: 'Time' Names Its Kid Of The Year: Water-Testing Scientist Gitanjali Rao

'Time' Names Its Kid Of The Year: Water-Testing Scientist Gitanjali Rao
Rao, a Colorado teenager who has won praise for her innovation in detecting lead levels in water, said, "I really want to put out that message: If I can do it, you can do it, and anyone can do it."

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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 10:39PM - 'Time' Names Its Kid Of The Year: Water-Testing Scientist Gitanjali Rao

NPR News: 'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action

'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action
Heat waves, air pollution and extreme weather are making people sick and, increasingly, killing people. A key report by global physicians says fossil fuels are to blame.

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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 06:31AM - 'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action

NPR News: U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List

U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List
The vote follows World Health Organization guidance saying that due to cannabis' therapeutic use and other factors, it "is not consistent with the criteria" for a Schedule IV drug.

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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 02:18AM - U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List

NPR News: Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds

Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds
Social distancing fell dramatically between spring and fall and the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. But both ends of the political spectrum agree on some measures to fight COVID-19.

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Health & Science - December 3, 2020 at 12:57AM - Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds

NPR News: U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use
A British regulatory agency approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine Wednesday. It could be dispersed within days to the neediest people, government officials said.

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Health & Science - December 2, 2020 at 03:17PM - U.K. Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine For Emergency Use

NPR News: Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research

Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research
Astronomers compare losing the observatory in Puerto Rico to losing a big brother. It was once the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.

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Health & Science - December 2, 2020 at 05:18AM - Arecibo Observatory Telescope Collapses, Ending An Era Of World-Class Research