NPR News: One-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Endorsed By Independent CDC Expert Panel

One-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Endorsed By Independent CDC Expert Panel
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to endorse the emergency use of a single dose of a vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson. A study showed it was 66% effective in the U.S.

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Science - March 1, 2021 at 03:28AM - One-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Endorsed By Independent CDC Expert Panel

NPR News: Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered

Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered
Scientists have found that two-way communication is possible with someone who is asleep and dreaming. Specifically, lucid dreaming — dreaming while being aware you're dreaming.

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Science - February 27, 2021 at 07:54PM - Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered

NPR News: Joy Buolamwini: How Do Biased Algorithms Damage Marginalized Communities?

Joy Buolamwini: How Do Biased Algorithms Damage Marginalized Communities?
Data, numbers, algorithms are supposed to be neutral ... right? Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini discusses the way biased algorithms can lead to real-world inequality.

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Science - February 26, 2021 at 10:13PM - Joy Buolamwini: How Do Biased Algorithms Damage Marginalized Communities?

NPR News: Colette Pichon Battle: How Can We Prepare For The Next Hurricane Katrina?

Colette Pichon Battle: How Can We Prepare For The Next Hurricane Katrina?
Sea level rise will displace millions by 2100 — and the Louisiana bayous, where Colette Pichon Battle lives, may disappear entirely. She describes how we can avert the worst when disaster strikes.

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Science - February 26, 2021 at 10:12PM - Colette Pichon Battle: How Can We Prepare For The Next Hurricane Katrina?

NPR News: 'Hunt, Gather, Parent' Offers Lessons Collected Around The World

'Hunt, Gather, Parent' Offers Lessons Collected Around The World
NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff found that parenting books she read after becoming a mom left a lot out. When she went through a tough period with her daughter, she traveled the world in search of guidance.

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Science - February 25, 2021 at 05:08PM - 'Hunt, Gather, Parent' Offers Lessons Collected Around The World

NPR News: COVID-19 Variant Found In New York City Worries Researchers

COVID-19 Variant Found In New York City Worries Researchers
Scientists have spotted yet another potentially worrisome coronavirus variant, a strain that has a mutation that may help it evade vaccines, and seems to be spreading fast in New York City.

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Science - February 25, 2021 at 05:08PM - COVID-19 Variant Found In New York City Worries Researchers

NPR News: Baffled Canadians Spread Reports Of 'Hard' Butter

Baffled Canadians Spread Reports Of 'Hard' Butter
Reports spreading about "hard" butter isn't softening Canadians. One intrepid food scholar, Sylvain Charlebois, thinks he's found the "buttergate" culprit: palm oil fats.

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Science - February 25, 2021 at 09:15AM - Baffled Canadians Spread Reports Of 'Hard' Butter

NPR News: Experts Ponder Nuclear Rockets To Send Humans To Mars

Experts Ponder Nuclear Rockets To Send Humans To Mars
Nuclear rocket technology might be the fastest, safest way to get to the red planet. But if NASA wants to go, it should start development now.

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Science - February 25, 2021 at 03:16AM - Experts Ponder Nuclear Rockets To Send Humans To Mars

NPR News: 3rd COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available Soon In The U.S.

3rd COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available Soon In The U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration has released its assessment of an application from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use authorization for its vaccine. It finds the vaccine safe and effective.

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Science - February 24, 2021 at 10:00PM - 3rd COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available Soon In The U.S.

NPR News: New Evidence Shows Fertile Soil Gone From Midwestern Farms

New Evidence Shows Fertile Soil Gone From Midwestern Farms
One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that figure, but agree that soil loss is a big problem.

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Science - February 24, 2021 at 08:08PM - New Evidence Shows Fertile Soil Gone From Midwestern Farms

NPR News: Scientists Say Fertile Soil Is Missing From Many Midwestern Farms

Scientists Say Fertile Soil Is Missing From Many Midwestern Farms
It's estimated a third of the Upper Midwest's cropland has lost all of its topsoil, which is vital for growing crops. Even if there's a dispute on the number, scientists agree the loss is a problem.

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Science - February 24, 2021 at 05:21PM - Scientists Say Fertile Soil Is Missing From Many Midwestern Farms

NPR News: Biden's Straight-Talking CDC Director Has Long Used Data To Save Lives

Biden's Straight-Talking CDC Director Has Long Used Data To Save Lives
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were "muzzled" and "diminished" by the Trump team, especially during the pandemic. She aims to fix that.

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Science - February 24, 2021 at 05:00PM - Biden's Straight-Talking CDC Director Has Long Used Data To Save Lives

NPR News: Do 'Tight' Cultures Fare Better In The Pandemic Than 'Loose' Cultures?

Do 'Tight' Cultures Fare Better In The Pandemic Than 'Loose' Cultures?
That's the question posted by a study in The Lancet Planetary Health. In case you're wondering, the United States is characterized as "loose." And Singapore is "tight."

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Science - February 24, 2021 at 06:54AM - Do 'Tight' Cultures Fare Better In The Pandemic Than 'Loose' Cultures?

NPR News: WATCH: Perseverance's Video Cameras Capture Its Arrival On Mars (There's Audio, Too)

WATCH: Perseverance's Video Cameras Capture Its Arrival On Mars (There's Audio, Too)
Six off-the-shelf cameras comprised the spacecraft's EDL Cam system (Entry, Descent and Landing). Together they provided a spectacular view of the Rover's arrival on the red planet.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2021 at 05:27AM - WATCH: Perseverance's Video Cameras Capture Its Arrival On Mars (There's Audio, Too)

NPR News: As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business

As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business
Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2021 at 04:19AM - As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business

NPR News: West Virginia's Vaccination Rate Ranks Among Highest In World

West Virginia's Vaccination Rate Ranks Among Highest In World
How did West Virginia become one of the world's leaders in delivering COVID-19 vaccines? One piece of the story starts with a striking photograph in the local paper.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2021 at 05:06PM - West Virginia's Vaccination Rate Ranks Among Highest In World

NPR News: A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat

A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat
More than 4 million homes face financial losses from flooding. Communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable are facing potentially catastrophic damage.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2021 at 12:02PM - A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat

NPR News: Mediterranean Oil Spill Injures Wildlife, Closes Israel's Beaches

Mediterranean Oil Spill Injures Wildlife, Closes Israel's Beaches
Israeli authorities are still trying to pinpoint the source of a major oil spill that has polluted much of country's coastline with chunks of tar.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2021 at 02:50AM - Mediterranean Oil Spill Injures Wildlife, Closes Israel's Beaches

NPR News: After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electric Bills

After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electric Bills
Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2021 at 12:01AM - After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electric Bills

NPR News: Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?

Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to vision researcher Mark Rosenfield about the efficacy of blue light-blocking glasses.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2021 at 08:00PM - Do Blue Light Blocking Glasses Really Work?

NPR News: NASA Scientist Discusses Her Work On The Perseverance Mars Rover Project

NASA Scientist Discusses Her Work On The Perseverance Mars Rover Project
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with NASA engineer Christina Hernandez about her role in the Mars Perseverance mission.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2021 at 08:00PM - NASA Scientist Discusses Her Work On The Perseverance Mars Rover Project

NPR News: Many Teachers Still Hesitant Over Coronavirus Vaccine

Many Teachers Still Hesitant Over Coronavirus Vaccine
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Imran Ahmed, of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, about disinformation over the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2021 at 08:00PM - Many Teachers Still Hesitant Over Coronavirus Vaccine

NPR News: 'Ropeless' Lobster Fishing Could Save The Whales. Could It Kill The Industry?

'Ropeless' Lobster Fishing Could Save The Whales. Could It Kill The Industry?
One of the main threats to the endangered North Atlantic right whale is lobster-fishing rope, but there is hope in new ropeless technology.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2021 at 05:00PM - 'Ropeless' Lobster Fishing Could Save The Whales. Could It Kill The Industry?

NPR News: Wisconsin Biologist Charged In Caviar Scam

Wisconsin Biologist Charged In Caviar Scam
The top sturgeon biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and several others have been charged with crimes related to an illegal sturgeon caviar bartering ring.

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Health & Science - February 20, 2021 at 07:59PM - Wisconsin Biologist Charged In Caviar Scam

NPR News: How The Military Helped Bring Back The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

How The Military Helped Bring Back The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
The U.S. military and conservation groups forged an unusual alliance to help save the red-cockaded woodpecker, but a Trump-era move to take the bird off the endangered list could threaten the species.

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Health & Science - February 20, 2021 at 07:59PM - How The Military Helped Bring Back The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker

NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Mammograms, Vaccine Ingredients ... And Dogs Who Sniff Masks

Coronavirus FAQs: Mammograms, Vaccine Ingredients ... And Dogs Who Sniff Masks
Are there issues with having a mammogram right after a vaccine? Is there a list of vaccine ingredients — some people say they're scary. Also: My pooch loves to sniff discarded masks. Should I worry?

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Health & Science - February 20, 2021 at 10:12AM - Coronavirus FAQs: Mammograms, Vaccine Ingredients ... And Dogs Who Sniff Masks

NPR News: NASA's Rover Perseverance Safely Lands On Mars

NASA's Rover Perseverance Safely Lands On Mars
NASA's six-wheeled rover landed successfully on Mars yesterday. NPR's Joe Palca talks about the descent and landing, and what's next for the mission.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2021 at 05:00PM - NASA's Rover Perseverance Safely Lands On Mars

NPR News: Ancient Trees Show When The Earth's Magnetic Field Last Flipped Out

Ancient Trees Show When The Earth's Magnetic Field Last Flipped Out
A precise record of the last major reversal of the Earth's magnetic poles can be found in ancient trees. Researchers say this event 42,000 years ago had a huge impact on the planet and ancient humans.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2021 at 02:00AM - Ancient Trees Show When The Earth's Magnetic Field Last Flipped Out

NPR News: What A 30,000-Person Survey Reveals About Day-To-Day Life In The Pandemic

What A 30,000-Person Survey Reveals About Day-To-Day Life In The Pandemic
The responses reveal the impact on living standards in nine low- and middle-income countries — and may help governments find a way to help citizens most in need.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2021 at 10:28PM - What A 30,000-Person Survey Reveals About Day-To-Day Life In The Pandemic

NPR News: Million-Year-Old DNA Samples Pulled From Mammoth Teeth

Million-Year-Old DNA Samples Pulled From Mammoth Teeth
Scientists were able to recover DNA more than a million years old from the teeth of Siberian mammoths. A genetic analysis gives clues to the subsequent rise of mammoths in North America.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2021 at 04:07AM - Million-Year-Old DNA Samples Pulled From Mammoth Teeth

NPR News: Long-Term COVID-19 Vaccine Studies Hampered As Placebo Recipients Get Real Shot

Long-Term COVID-19 Vaccine Studies Hampered As Placebo Recipients Get Real Shot
Scientists are trying to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines from original study participants. That quest is hampered because many people who received a placebo shot have now opted to get the vaccine.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2021 at 04:07AM - Long-Term COVID-19 Vaccine Studies Hampered As Placebo Recipients Get Real Shot

NPR News: Virologist On Wuhan Trip: Seafood Market 'Not The Whole Story' In Early Outbreak

Virologist On Wuhan Trip: Seafood Market 'Not The Whole Story' In Early Outbreak
Virologist Marion Koopmans was part of a WHO team that reconstructed the early coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. She talked with NPR about her team's investigation.

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Health & Science - February 17, 2021 at 03:25AM - Virologist On Wuhan Trip: Seafood Market 'Not The Whole Story' In Early Outbreak

NPR News: COVID-19 Vaccine: Don't Miss Your 2nd Dose Because Of Scheduling Glitches

COVID-19 Vaccine: Don't Miss Your 2nd Dose Because Of Scheduling Glitches
Even after getting one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are having trouble getting their second shot. Here's how to maximize the likelihood you'll get both doses, to be fully immunized.

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Health & Science - February 17, 2021 at 12:28AM - COVID-19 Vaccine: Don't Miss Your 2nd Dose Because Of Scheduling Glitches

NPR News: New Theory Suggests Dinosaur-Killing Impact Came From Edge Of Solar System

New Theory Suggests Dinosaur-Killing Impact Came From Edge Of Solar System
Harvard researchers say a comet from deep space — not an asteroid from the belt past Mars — was responsible for the mass extinction. Others are skeptical.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2021 at 01:55PM - New Theory Suggests Dinosaur-Killing Impact Came From Edge Of Solar System

NPR News: A Look At The New U.S. Coronavirus Variants

A Look At The New U.S. Coronavirus Variants
In recent months, we've learned about several new variants of the coronavirus that have popped up in the U.S. Scientists recently reported seven new and distinct variants.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2021 at 04:05AM - A Look At The New U.S. Coronavirus Variants

NPR News: Tracking New Coronavirus Variants In The U.S.

Tracking New Coronavirus Variants In The U.S.
Scientists have identified new coronavirus variants popping up around the U.S. Ailsa Chang speaks with Vaughn Cooper about how well the U.S. is equipped to track the emergence of these new strains.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2021 at 04:05AM - Tracking New Coronavirus Variants In The U.S.

NPR News: Pillagers Of Tropical Forests Can't Hide Behind Clouds Anymore

Pillagers Of Tropical Forests Can't Hide Behind Clouds Anymore
Environmental watchdogs now can detect deforestation even when it's hidden from sight by rain and clouds. They're using data from radar on a European satellite.

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Health & Science - February 15, 2021 at 05:01PM - Pillagers Of Tropical Forests Can't Hide Behind Clouds Anymore

NPR News: 'Perseverance' Mission Will Put NASA Wheels Back On Mars

'Perseverance' Mission Will Put NASA Wheels Back On Mars
Another six-wheeled rover is about to land on Mars. NASA Perseverance's mission is headed to Jezero Crater, which once may have been a lake. It's carrying two new items: a microphone and a helicopter.

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Health & Science - February 14, 2021 at 08:00PM - 'Perseverance' Mission Will Put NASA Wheels Back On Mars

NPR News: As Scientists Study Tattoo Ink Safety, Europe Bans Two Widely Used Pigments

As Scientists Study Tattoo Ink Safety, Europe Bans Two Widely Used Pigments
Tattoo artists are unhappy about a new ban on blue and green pigments in Europe, while scientists say the basic science of tattoo ink is still fairly mysterious.

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Health & Science - February 13, 2021 at 05:00PM - As Scientists Study Tattoo Ink Safety, Europe Bans Two Widely Used Pigments

NPR News: Can Frozen Food Spread The Coronavirus?

Can Frozen Food Spread The Coronavirus?
At a news conference this week, the World Health Organization made a surprising statement: The coronavirus could possibly transmit on frozen packages of food.

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Health & Science - February 13, 2021 at 05:43AM - Can Frozen Food Spread The Coronavirus?

NPR News: 'Minibrains' With A Neanderthal Gene Offer Hints About Human Evolution

'Minibrains' With A Neanderthal Gene Offer Hints About Human Evolution
When researchers inserted an ancient gene into lab-grown brainlike organoids, they began to look and behave differently. The experiments help show how the human brain has evolved.

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Health & Science - February 12, 2021 at 05:00PM - 'Minibrains' With A Neanderthal Gene Offer Hints About Human Evolution

NPR News: What A Brain Organoid Grown With Neanderthal DNA Tells Us About Modern Humans

What A Brain Organoid Grown With Neanderthal DNA Tells Us About Modern Humans
A brain organoid grown with Neanderthal DNA reveals how evolution shaped the brains of modern humans and adds to evidence that brain differences helped us survive while our human cousins went extinct.

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Health & Science - February 12, 2021 at 04:22AM - What A Brain Organoid Grown With Neanderthal DNA Tells Us About Modern Humans

NPR News: Short On Syringes, Japan May Waste Millions Of Pfizer Vaccine Doses

Short On Syringes, Japan May Waste Millions Of Pfizer Vaccine Doses
Japan had purchased doses to vaccinate 72 million people, but without the appropriate syringes, it will fall 12 million people short.

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Health & Science - February 11, 2021 at 02:22PM - Short On Syringes, Japan May Waste Millions Of Pfizer Vaccine Doses

NPR News: Why A Musician Breathed New Life Into a 17,000-Year-Old Conch Shell Horn

Why A Musician Breathed New Life Into a 17,000-Year-Old Conch Shell Horn
A seashell found in a French cave appears to have been modified by prehistoric people so that it could be used like a trumpet, making it a new addition to the Stone Age orchestra.

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Health & Science - February 11, 2021 at 02:00AM - Why A Musician Breathed New Life Into a 17,000-Year-Old Conch Shell Horn

NPR News: 8-Year-Old Calls Out NPR For Lack Of Dinosaur Stories

8-Year-Old Calls Out NPR For Lack Of Dinosaur Stories
How can All Things Considered consider all things without considering dinosaurs? That's the question posed by 8-year-old Leo Shidla of Minneapolis.

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Health & Science - February 10, 2021 at 05:02AM - 8-Year-Old Calls Out NPR For Lack Of Dinosaur Stories

NPR News: Elon Musk Funds $100 Million XPrize For Pursuit Of New Carbon Removal Ideas

Elon Musk Funds $100 Million XPrize For Pursuit Of New Carbon Removal Ideas
The goal, XPrize says, is to tackle "the biggest threat facing humanity — fighting climate change and rebalancing Earth's carbon cycle. "

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Health & Science - February 9, 2021 at 12:42AM - Elon Musk Funds $100 Million XPrize For Pursuit Of New Carbon Removal Ideas

NPR News: 'Under A White Sky' Examines What It Might Take For Humans To Continue To Exist

'Under A White Sky' Examines What It Might Take For Humans To Continue To Exist
Elizabeth Kolbert makes clear how far we already are from a world of undisturbed, balanced nature — and how far we must go to find a new balance for the planet's future, one that still includes us.

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Health & Science - February 8, 2021 at 10:34PM - 'Under A White Sky' Examines What It Might Take For Humans To Continue To Exist

NPR News: Hope Heads For A Rendezvous With Mars

Hope Heads For A Rendezvous With Mars
The UAE probe arrives at Mars on Tuesday, Feb 9. Its purpose is to both study the weather on Mars as well as inspire the next generation of that country's scientists and engineers.

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Health & Science - February 8, 2021 at 08:45PM - Hope Heads For A Rendezvous With Mars

NPR News: My Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Go Visit?

My Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Go Visit?
I haven't seen my mother in over a year. I was going to visit in April to celebrate her 90th birthday, but the pandemic put that on hold. Now that she's been vaccinated is time for the birthday hug?

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Health & Science - February 8, 2021 at 07:05PM - My Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Go Visit?

NPR News: COVID Cases Finally Are Falling. Experts Worry Variants Could Erase That Fast

COVID Cases Finally Are Falling. Experts Worry Variants Could Erase That Fast
The Biden administration must do more to identify and track three fast-spreading mutations of the COVID-19 virus, researchers say. Clearer CDC guidelines for masks and reopening would help too.

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Health & Science - February 6, 2021 at 08:00PM - COVID Cases Finally Are Falling. Experts Worry Variants Could Erase That Fast

NPR News: Africa's Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.

Africa's Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.
African TV execs say it's unlike any show for kids that's been produced and broadcast on the continent — especially with its focus on women presenters and scientists.

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Health & Science - February 5, 2021 at 10:47PM - Africa's Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.

NPR News: Nagin Cox: What Does Time On Mars Teach Us About Time On Earth?

Nagin Cox: What Does Time On Mars Teach Us About Time On Earth?
NASA engineer Nagin Cox lives on Earth but works on Mars time, where days are longer and time works differently. Her work with the rovers has entirely changed the way she thinks about time on Earth.

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Health & Science - February 5, 2021 at 09:35PM - Nagin Cox: What Does Time On Mars Teach Us About Time On Earth?

NPR News: Matthew Walker: Why Is It Essential To Make Time For Sleep?

Matthew Walker: Why Is It Essential To Make Time For Sleep?
Sleep is crucial for our health — and there are alarming consequences when we don't get enough. Matthew Walker explores the many benefits of a full night of sleep, and how to make sleep a priority.

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Health & Science - February 5, 2021 at 09:35PM - Matthew Walker: Why Is It Essential To Make Time For Sleep?

NPR News: Lucy Cooke: How Did Slowness Become The Sloth's Secret To Survival?

Lucy Cooke: How Did Slowness Become The Sloth's Secret To Survival?
It's easy to see why sloths have become icons of laziness. But zoologist Lucy Cooke says behind their leisurely pace is a marvelous evolutionary advantage that is the secret to their survival.

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Health & Science - February 5, 2021 at 09:35PM - Lucy Cooke: How Did Slowness Become The Sloth's Secret To Survival?

NPR News: Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization for Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization for Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine
The company's vaccine has shown to be 85% effective against severe forms of the disease. Patients will only need to receive one shot instead of two, as with other vaccines already in use in the U.S.

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Health & Science - February 5, 2021 at 07:44AM - Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization for Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine

NPR News: Dr. Fauci On Vaccinations And Biden's 'Refreshing' Approach To COVID-19

Dr. Fauci On Vaccinations And Biden's 'Refreshing' Approach To COVID-19
It's early days yet, but Dr. Anthony Fauci says he's encouraged by the new president's approach to the pandemic. Science, Fauci says, is "going to rule." And the whole world needs vaccine.

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Health & Science - February 5, 2021 at 12:11AM - Dr. Fauci On Vaccinations And Biden's 'Refreshing' Approach To COVID-19

NPR News: Digital Race For COVID -19 Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind

Digital Race For COVID -19 Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
Glitchy websites, jammed phone lines and long lines outside clinics are complicating the vaccine rollout. And older Americans and those without caregivers and computer skills are at a disadvantage.

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Health & Science - February 4, 2021 at 05:00PM - Digital Race For COVID -19 Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind

NPR News: What Role Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine Will Play In Ending The Pandemic

What Role Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine Will Play In Ending The Pandemic
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Judy Twigg, a political scientist with Virginia Commonwealth University, about Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine and the role it will play in ending the pandemic.

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Health & Science - February 4, 2021 at 04:30AM - What Role Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccine Will Play In Ending The Pandemic

NPR News: Oxygen Industry Scrambles To Keep U.S. Patients With COVID-19 Breathing

Oxygen Industry Scrambles To Keep U.S. Patients With COVID-19 Breathing
Supply shortages of oxygen for hospitals have plagued many countries, but the U.S. has averted the most dire — partly because the industry figured out new ways to share resources and anticipate needs.

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Health & Science - February 3, 2021 at 05:11PM - Oxygen Industry Scrambles To Keep U.S. Patients With COVID-19 Breathing

NPR News: How Fast Will Biden Need To Move On Climate? Really, Really Fast

How Fast Will Biden Need To Move On Climate? Really, Really Fast
Scientists say the next decade is crucial for slowing climate change. To catch up, Biden's environmental policies will have to move faster than any in history.

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Health & Science - February 3, 2021 at 05:10AM - How Fast Will Biden Need To Move On Climate? Really, Really Fast

NPR News: How Poverty Makes Workers Less Productive

How Poverty Makes Workers Less Productive
A new study adds to the growing mountain of evidence that says that poverty impairs people's ability to think.

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Health & Science - February 2, 2021 at 06:31PM - How Poverty Makes Workers Less Productive

NPR News: COVID-19 Vaccine: Will It Protect Against New Variants And Do You Need A 2nd Dose?

COVID-19 Vaccine: Will It Protect Against New Variants And Do You Need A 2nd Dose?
The spread of new strains raises new questions as two COVID-19 vaccines continue their rollout across the U.S. and another vaccine candidate preps for regulatory review. Here's what you need to know.

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Health & Science - February 2, 2021 at 05:00PM - COVID-19 Vaccine: Will It Protect Against New Variants And Do You Need A 2nd Dose?