NPR News: Bonobos Offer Clues To Why Humans Evolved To Value Niceness

Bonobos Offer Clues To Why Humans Evolved To Value Niceness
Humans evolved to be nice — at least sometimes. The trait has helped us succeed as a species. But how did it happen? A look at some peace-loving apes in Democratic Republic of the Congo offers clues.

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Science - April 1, 2021 at 03:32AM - Bonobos Offer Clues To Why Humans Evolved To Value Niceness

NPR News: 'A Most Remarkable Creature' Introduces The Little-Known, Charismatic Caracara

'A Most Remarkable Creature' Introduces The Little-Known, Charismatic Caracara
Through Jonathan Meiburg's inquiring lens, readers will find themselves with a new favorite animal — a bird of prey aptly described as "one of the strangest and most wonderful animals on Earth."

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Science - March 31, 2021 at 11:49PM - 'A Most Remarkable Creature' Introduces The Little-Known, Charismatic Caracara

NPR News: In Hotter Climate, 'Zombie' Urchins Are Winning And Kelp Forests Are Losing

In Hotter Climate, 'Zombie' Urchins Are Winning And Kelp Forests Are Losing
Kelp forests along Northern California have almost vanished. Divers and scientists are racing to stop purple sea urchins from taking over critical habitat.

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Science - March 31, 2021 at 04:03PM - In Hotter Climate, 'Zombie' Urchins Are Winning And Kelp Forests Are Losing

NPR News: Scientists Get Closer To Redefining The Length Of A Second

Scientists Get Closer To Redefining The Length Of A Second
A group of scientists from Boulder, Colo., compared three different atomic clocks. It's a step toward redefining the length of a second.

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Science - March 30, 2021 at 06:32AM - Scientists Get Closer To Redefining The Length Of A Second

NPR News: Researchers Are One Step Closer To Redefining The Second

Researchers Are One Step Closer To Redefining The Second
Researchers with the Boulder Atomic Clock Optical Network Collaboration are one step closer to replacing the current atomic clock and officially redefining the second.

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Science - March 30, 2021 at 03:23AM - Researchers Are One Step Closer To Redefining The Second

NPR News: Naturalist Traces The 'Astounding' Flyways Of Migratory Birds

Naturalist Traces The 'Astounding' Flyways Of Migratory Birds
Scott Weidensaul has spent decades studying bird migration. "There is a tremendous solace in watching these natural rhythms play out again and again," he says. His new book is A World On the Wing.

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Science - March 30, 2021 at 12:40AM - Naturalist Traces The 'Astounding' Flyways Of Migratory Birds

NPR News: Microbiology Student Creates Stunning Art Using Bacteria Cultures

Microbiology Student Creates Stunning Art Using Bacteria Cultures
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Balaram Khamari, a doctoral student in microbiology, about the award-winning art he has created by culturing bacteria in agar.

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Science - March 28, 2021 at 06:56PM - Microbiology Student Creates Stunning Art Using Bacteria Cultures

NPR News: Asteroid Apophis Not A Risk To Earth For At Least 100 Years, NASA Says

Asteroid Apophis Not A Risk To Earth For At Least 100 Years, NASA Says
The asteroid Apophis was taken off of NASA's "risk list" after the space agency determined earlier this month that it poses no risk of impact to Earth within the next century.

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Science - March 28, 2021 at 06:05AM - Asteroid Apophis Not A Risk To Earth For At Least 100 Years, NASA Says

NPR News: Indonesian 'Mountain of Fire' Erupts Again

Indonesian 'Mountain of Fire' Erupts Again
Mount Merapi on the Indonesian island of Java has been erupting regularly and is considred a highly active volcano. No injuries were reported after Saturday's eruptions, but officials advise caution.

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Science - March 28, 2021 at 03:56AM - Indonesian 'Mountain of Fire' Erupts Again

NPR News: Satellite Launched On Mission To Remove Space Trash

Satellite Launched On Mission To Remove Space Trash
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to John Auburn, managing director of Astroscale, about ELSA-d, a machine used to clean up junk in space.

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Science - March 27, 2021 at 06:59PM - Satellite Launched On Mission To Remove Space Trash

NPR News: Vaccinated College Students Will Help Answer Critical Question About COVID Spread

Vaccinated College Students Will Help Answer Critical Question About COVID Spread
Scientists have launched a study of college students to find out whether people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can still spread the virus. That's a big unanswered question about the vaccine.

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Science - March 27, 2021 at 06:59PM - Vaccinated College Students Will Help Answer Critical Question About COVID Spread

NPR News: Indigenous-Language Radio Show In Oakland Promotes Vaccine Effort

Indigenous-Language Radio Show In Oakland Promotes Vaccine Effort
Amid the pandemic, a new audio program is trying to reach residents who speak the Guatemalan language Mam. The show's founder Henry Sales hopes to help combat the COVID-19 crisis in his community.

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Science - March 27, 2021 at 06:00PM - Indigenous-Language Radio Show In Oakland Promotes Vaccine Effort

NPR News: Scientific Specimens Are Going Online, But Much Remains Hidden In Storage

Scientific Specimens Are Going Online, But Much Remains Hidden In Storage
From fish in jars to rare seeds and microbes, hundreds of millions of biological specimens are stored around the U.S., and caretakers are trying to make them accessible for future research.

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Science - March 27, 2021 at 06:00PM - Scientific Specimens Are Going Online, But Much Remains Hidden In Storage

NPR News: When Your Fad Diet Fails, And It Probably Will, 'Just Eat'

When Your Fad Diet Fails, And It Probably Will, 'Just Eat'
Diets often fail in the long term, because they're too strict or require unnatural eating habits. In a new book, Barry Estabrook turns to science and history to find a weight-loss regimen that works.

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Science - March 26, 2021 at 03:15AM - When Your Fad Diet Fails, And It Probably Will, 'Just Eat'

NPR News: Once Imperiled, America's Bald Eagle Populations Are Soaring

Once Imperiled, America's Bald Eagle Populations Are Soaring
The number of bald eagles in the lower 48 states has quadrupled since 2009, according to a new survey. The findings are a bright spot in an otherwise troubling picture for American birds.

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Science - March 26, 2021 at 02:11AM - Once Imperiled, America's Bald Eagle Populations Are Soaring

NPR News: New U.K. Currency Honors Alan Turing, Pioneering Computer Scientist And Code-Breaker

New U.K. Currency Honors Alan Turing, Pioneering Computer Scientist And Code-Breaker
The Bank of England unveiled the new £50 note on Thursday, nearly two years after saying it would honor the pioneering mathematician who died an outcast because of his homosexuality.

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Science - March 26, 2021 at 01:50AM - New U.K. Currency Honors Alan Turing, Pioneering Computer Scientist And Code-Breaker

NPR News: Sleeping Octopuses May Have Dreams, But They're Probably Brief

Sleeping Octopuses May Have Dreams, But They're Probably Brief
Octopuses have an "active" phase of sleep, the kind that might involve dreaming, but they probably don't have long, complicated dreams like people do.

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Science - March 25, 2021 at 10:00PM - Sleeping Octopuses May Have Dreams, But They're Probably Brief

NPR News: OPINION: 5 Ways To Make The Vaccine Rollout More Equitable

OPINION: 5 Ways To Make The Vaccine Rollout More Equitable
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine into most Americans' arms will involve much more than a good supply and logistics. Values such as equity, deep listening, and informed choice are crucial, too.

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Science - March 25, 2021 at 04:00PM - OPINION: 5 Ways To Make The Vaccine Rollout More Equitable

NPR News: Judge Blocks Lawsuits Against Sackler Family As Oxycontin Bankruptcy Talks Continue

Judge Blocks Lawsuits Against Sackler Family As Oxycontin Bankruptcy Talks Continue
Two dozen states had hoped to sue the owners of Purdue Pharma for their alleged role in the opioid crisis. But a federal bankruptcy has judge put the brakes on — again — until April 21.

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Science - March 25, 2021 at 03:22AM - Judge Blocks Lawsuits Against Sackler Family As Oxycontin Bankruptcy Talks Continue

NPR News: Alaskan Woman Spends Last Months Of Pregnancy In Isolation To Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Alaskan Woman Spends Last Months Of Pregnancy In Isolation To Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Women in Alaska's remote areas usually travel long distances to give birth, but the pandemic has made that difficult. Expectant mothers are spending the end of pregnancy alone in hospital-run housing.

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Science - March 24, 2021 at 04:00PM - Alaskan Woman Spends Last Months Of Pregnancy In Isolation To Prevent COVID-19 Spread

NPR News: Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It's Not An 'Excuse' For Current Medical Racism

Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It's Not An 'Excuse' For Current Medical Racism
The Tuskegee syphilis study is often cited as a reason why Black Americans might hesitate on the COVID-19 vaccine. But many say it's current racism in health care and Tuskegee is used as an excuse.

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Science - March 23, 2021 at 10:05PM - Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It's Not An 'Excuse' For Current Medical Racism

NPR News: AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Data Questioned By Safety Board

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Data Questioned By Safety Board
In an unusual post-midnight statement, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said AstraZeneca might have used old data for its COVID-19 vaccine trial.

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Science - March 23, 2021 at 01:34PM - AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Data Questioned By Safety Board

NPR News: NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms

NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms
The computer model that predicts the weather is getting more power. Climate change is upping the stakes for forecasters as extreme weather gets more common and residents demand earlier warnings.

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Science - March 23, 2021 at 06:46AM - NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms

NPR News: Grounded For Spring Break, College Students Talk About Who Got The Shot, And How

Grounded For Spring Break, College Students Talk About Who Got The Shot, And How
For the second year, undergraduates in New York City are mostly sticking to campus. But there is plenty of gossip about classmates exploiting loopholes to get vaccinated in order to travel or party.

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Science - March 22, 2021 at 08:37PM - Grounded For Spring Break, College Students Talk About Who Got The Shot, And How

NPR News: New Effort To Clean Up Space Junk Prepares To Launch

New Effort To Clean Up Space Junk Prepares To Launch
Known as ELSA-d, the mission will exhibit technology that could help capture space junk, some of the millions of pieces of orbital debris that float above Earth.

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Science - March 22, 2021 at 07:21AM - New Effort To Clean Up Space Junk Prepares To Launch

NPR News: European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca Blood Clot Link

European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca Blood Clot Link
A rare blood clotting condition has occurred in some people after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. If the new research is correct, it could mean that blood clots could be easily treated.

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Science - March 22, 2021 at 03:40AM - European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca Blood Clot Link

NPR News: COVID-19 Vaccination Has Been Conjuring Up Emotions And Memories

COVID-19 Vaccination Has Been Conjuring Up Emotions And Memories
Some who have received the vaccine say it was an emotional experience. The feeling is similar for others who've survived previous epidemics ended by medical advancement.

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Science - March 21, 2021 at 06:00PM - COVID-19 Vaccination Has Been Conjuring Up Emotions And Memories

NPR News: California Has A New Idea For Homes At Risk From Rising Seas: Buy, Rent, Retreat

California Has A New Idea For Homes At Risk From Rising Seas: Buy, Rent, Retreat
Sea level rise is threatening billions in coastal property. A California lawmaker is proposing a novel way to retreat from the threat: buying and renting out properties as long as they're habitable.

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Science - March 21, 2021 at 06:00PM - California Has A New Idea For Homes At Risk From Rising Seas: Buy, Rent, Retreat

NPR News: Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84

Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84
Lunney, who played an integral role in the agency's Apollo program, died Friday. He was credited for his quick decision-making during the race to save the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts.

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Science - March 21, 2021 at 01:44AM - Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84

NPR News: Some Generous Apes May Help Explain The Evolution Of Human Kindness

Some Generous Apes May Help Explain The Evolution Of Human Kindness
Research on bonobos, one of our closest and gentlest relatives, may show how humans evolved to share and cooperate on a massive scale.

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Science - March 20, 2021 at 06:15PM - Some Generous Apes May Help Explain The Evolution Of Human Kindness

NPR News: Volcano Erupts In Southwestern Iceland After Thousands Of Earthquakes

Volcano Erupts In Southwestern Iceland After Thousands Of Earthquakes
There hadn't been an eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in nearly 800 years. A different volcano in Iceland erupted in 2010, spewing ash that caused long-lasting trouble for international air travel.

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Science - March 20, 2021 at 09:34AM - Volcano Erupts In Southwestern Iceland After Thousands Of Earthquakes

NPR News: Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans

Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans
Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.

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Science - March 20, 2021 at 05:25AM - Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans

NPR News: CDC Says Schools Can Now Space Students 3 Feet Apart, Rather Than 6

CDC Says Schools Can Now Space Students 3 Feet Apart, Rather Than 6
In many places, the 6-foot guidance was interpreted as requiring schools to operate on part-time schedules in order to reduce class sizes. A 3-foot rule would allow many more schools to fully reopen.

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 09:45PM - CDC Says Schools Can Now Space Students 3 Feet Apart, Rather Than 6

NPR News: Rick Doblin: How Can We Use Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy To Treat Trauma?

Rick Doblin: How Can We Use Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy To Treat Trauma?
Many psychedelic drugs are illegal in the U.S. But Rick Doblin says psychedelic-assisted therapy helps many patients get to the core of their trauma.

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 08:24PM - Rick Doblin: How Can We Use Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy To Treat Trauma?

NPR News: Ariel Waldman: What Can We Learn From Microscopic Life In Antarctica?

Ariel Waldman: What Can We Learn From Microscopic Life In Antarctica?
Many people think of Antarctica as desolate. But wildlife filmmaker Ariel Waldman says the coldest continent is brimming with invisible life — that can only be seen through microscopes.

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 08:22PM - Ariel Waldman: What Can We Learn From Microscopic Life In Antarctica?

NPR News: Emily Levesque: How Have Telescopes Transformed Our Understanding Of The Universe?

Emily Levesque: How Have Telescopes Transformed Our Understanding Of The Universe?
Astronomers once gazed at the night sky and charted the stars using their naked eyes. Astrophysicist Emily Levesque describes how generations of telescopes have unlocked the wonders of the universe.

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 08:21PM - Emily Levesque: How Have Telescopes Transformed Our Understanding Of The Universe?

NPR News: European Medicines Agency Finds No Link Between AstraZeneca Vaccine And Blood Clots

European Medicines Agency Finds No Link Between AstraZeneca Vaccine And Blood Clots
The agency's conclusion comes as the Biden administration announced it would send AstraZeneca vaccines to Canada and Mexico.

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 04:06PM - European Medicines Agency Finds No Link Between AstraZeneca Vaccine And Blood Clots

NPR News: Understanding Where Coronaviruses Come From And How They Enter Humans

Understanding Where Coronaviruses Come From And How They Enter Humans
All it took was one coronavirus to turn the world upside down. But how many more are out there, lurking in animals? And what's the chance they could jump into people and trigger another outbreak?

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 04:06PM - Understanding Where Coronaviruses Come From And How They Enter Humans

NPR News: Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me An Algorithm: STEM Contest Winner Pairs Data

Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me An Algorithm: STEM Contest Winner Pairs Data
The world of matchmaking won't have to rely on luck as much as math, thanks to Yunseo Choi. The 18-year-old came up with a matching theory that can be applied to people looking for a life partner.

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 01:11AM - Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make Me An Algorithm: STEM Contest Winner Pairs Data

NPR News: European Medicines Agency Finds AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe And Effective

European Medicines Agency Finds AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe And Effective
"Its benefits continue to be far greater than its risks," said Dr. Sabine Straus of the agency's risk committee. It found no increase in the overall risk of blood clots with the vaccine.

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Science - March 19, 2021 at 12:29AM - European Medicines Agency Finds AstraZeneca Vaccine Safe And Effective

NPR News: One Of Biden's Biggest Climate Change Challenges? The Oceans

One Of Biden's Biggest Climate Change Challenges? The Oceans
Climate change is hitting the oceans hard, both warming and acidifying the water. Ocean scientists are hoping the Biden Administration dives in quickly to address it.

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Science - March 18, 2021 at 04:06PM - One Of Biden's Biggest Climate Change Challenges? The Oceans

NPR News: NASA To Test Rocket In The Next Step Toward Returning To The Moon

NASA To Test Rocket In The Next Step Toward Returning To The Moon
NASA is counting down to what should be the final major test of the massive rocket it is building to put the first woman and the next man on the moon.

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Science - March 17, 2021 at 10:38PM - NASA To Test Rocket In The Next Step Toward Returning To The Moon

NPR News: Grammy Winner Burna Boy Makes Music — And Social Noise

Grammy Winner Burna Boy Makes Music — And Social Noise
In Nigeria, Burna Boy is known as much for his social crusading as he is for his Afro-fusion style music.

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Science - March 18, 2021 at 03:06AM - Grammy Winner Burna Boy Makes Music — And Social Noise

NPR News: NASA To Test Rocket In The Next Step Towards Returning To The Moon

NASA To Test Rocket In The Next Step Towards Returning To The Moon
NASA is counting down to what should be the final major test of the massive rocket it is building to put the first woman and the next man on the moon.

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Science - March 17, 2021 at 10:38PM - NASA To Test Rocket In The Next Step Towards Returning To The Moon

NPR News: Catalonia Is Set To Launch Its Own Space Agency. Will It Fly?

Catalonia Is Set To Launch Its Own Space Agency. Will It Fly?
Leaders in Spain's northeastern region have pushed for independence from the country. Now they want to go their own way in space, launching a first nanosatellite this month from Kazakhstan.

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Science - March 17, 2021 at 09:05PM - Catalonia Is Set To Launch Its Own Space Agency. Will It Fly?

NPR News: Drawing A Line In The Mud: Scientists Debate When 'Age Of Humans' Began

Drawing A Line In The Mud: Scientists Debate When 'Age Of Humans' Began
Scientists on five continents are hunting for geological evidence to pinpoint exactly when humans became a major force shaping life on Earth. But settling on the date could unleash a larger debate.

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Science - March 17, 2021 at 04:07PM - Drawing A Line In The Mud: Scientists Debate When 'Age Of Humans' Began

NPR News: Archeologists Discover Additional Dead Sea Scroll Fragments In Desert Caves

Archeologists Discover Additional Dead Sea Scroll Fragments In Desert Caves
A four-year effort by Israeli archeologists searched 500 caves near the Dead Sea. In addition to ancient parchments and papyri, they found an intricately woven basket more than 10,000 years old.

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Science - March 16, 2021 at 09:56PM - Archeologists Discover Additional Dead Sea Scroll Fragments In Desert Caves

NPR News: How A Building Block of Life Got Created In a Flash

How A Building Block of Life Got Created In a Flash
Lightning strikes may have supplied a key ingredient that allowed life to emerge on the early Earth, according to a new study of "fossilized" lightning.

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Science - March 16, 2021 at 11:01PM - How A Building Block of Life Got Created In a Flash

NPR News: Zoo Vaccinates Apes To Protect Both Animals And Humans From COVID-19

Zoo Vaccinates Apes To Protect Both Animals And Humans From COVID-19
As the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations for people speeds up across the country, some zoos are considering giving shots to animals that are susceptible to the virus.

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Science - March 16, 2021 at 07:51PM - Zoo Vaccinates Apes To Protect Both Animals And Humans From COVID-19

NPR News: Scientists Find New Invasive Mosquito Species In Florida

Scientists Find New Invasive Mosquito Species In Florida
Aedes scapularis mosquitoes are from the tropics and can carry yellow fever. Entomologist Lawrence Reeves recently identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019.

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Science - March 16, 2021 at 04:00PM - Scientists Find New Invasive Mosquito Species In Florida

NPR News: With Iranian Nuclear Deal In Limbo, Some Worry Inspectors Will Lose Access For Good

With Iranian Nuclear Deal In Limbo, Some Worry Inspectors Will Lose Access For Good
Nuclear inspections have been a key part of the Iran nuclear deal. International inspectors stand to permanently lose access to key sites, unless the U.S. and Iran can find a way forward.

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Science - March 15, 2021 at 04:03PM - With Iranian Nuclear Deal In Limbo, Some Worry Inspectors Will Lose Access For Good

NPR News: As States Consider Restrictions On Trans Athletes, What Does The Science Say?

As States Consider Restrictions On Trans Athletes, What Does The Science Say?
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Eric Vilain about the debate over transgender athletes participating in sports and what science can contribute to the discussion.

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Science - March 15, 2021 at 04:05AM - As States Consider Restrictions On Trans Athletes, What Does The Science Say?

NPR News: Perseverance Rover Delivers First Sounds From Mars

Perseverance Rover Delivers First Sounds From Mars
Audio recordings from Mars may not sound like much, but according to David Gruel and Roger Wiens at SuperCam, they could have a lot of scientific value.

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Science - March 14, 2021 at 06:52PM - Perseverance Rover Delivers First Sounds From Mars

NPR News: Planning A Spring Break? These 5 Tips Can Help Minimize Risk

Planning A Spring Break? These 5 Tips Can Help Minimize Risk
The CDC still advises against nonessential travel, but many infectious disease experts say a trip to the beach or a family vacation can be done pretty safely if you do it right.

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Science - March 14, 2021 at 06:00PM - Planning A Spring Break? These 5 Tips Can Help Minimize Risk

NPR News: Scientists Discover Sea Slug That Can Regenerate Body After Being Decapitated

Scientists Discover Sea Slug That Can Regenerate Body After Being Decapitated
A researcher finds some types of slugs can completely regenerate their body after self-decapitating as a method of surviving disease.

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Science - March 13, 2021 at 08:00PM - Scientists Discover Sea Slug That Can Regenerate Body After Being Decapitated

NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'?

Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'?
People who've had dose 1 are wondering ... can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up? Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!

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Science - March 13, 2021 at 04:54AM - Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'?

NPR News: Hark! Glow-In-The-Dark Shark Sparks Biology Landmark

Hark! Glow-In-The-Dark Shark Sparks Biology Landmark
A kitefin shark is the largest known bioluminescent vertebrate, according to a new study. The shark lives in the dimly lit "twilight zone" of the ocean, and may glow to camouflage itself as it hunts.

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Science - March 13, 2021 at 04:15AM - Hark! Glow-In-The-Dark Shark Sparks Biology Landmark

NPR News: High School STEM Competition Finalists Discuss Their Innovative Projects

High School STEM Competition Finalists Discuss Their Innovative Projects
Rachel Martin speaks with three of the 40 high school finalists in the Society for Science and Regeneron's annual STEM competition.

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Science - March 12, 2021 at 05:06PM - High School STEM Competition Finalists Discuss Their Innovative Projects

NPR News: Watch The Winners Of The 'Dance Your Ph.D' Contest Make Cloud Formation Catchy

Watch The Winners Of The 'Dance Your Ph.D' Contest Make Cloud Formation Catchy
The Dance Your Ph.D. contest is meant to get scientists to explain their research through dance. This year's winners created a choreographed rap video to explain how clouds are formed.

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Science - March 11, 2021 at 01:16AM - Watch The Winners Of The 'Dance Your Ph.D' Contest Make Cloud Formation Catchy

NPR News: Biden Moves To Make It Illegal (Again) To Accidentally Kill Migratory Birds

Biden Moves To Make It Illegal (Again) To Accidentally Kill Migratory Birds
The changes will restore protections that were taken away under former president Donald Trump. But they will take time, and wildlife advocates say many bird species already face a risk of extinction.

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Science - March 10, 2021 at 05:55AM - Biden Moves To Make It Illegal (Again) To Accidentally Kill Migratory Birds

NPR News: How Giant Batteries Are Protecting The Most Vulnerable In Blackouts

How Giant Batteries Are Protecting The Most Vulnerable In Blackouts
Power outages are increasingly common, putting everything from clean drinking water to medical equipment at risk. Some communities are installing solar power and large batteries to protect themselves.

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Science - March 9, 2021 at 06:38AM - How Giant Batteries Are Protecting The Most Vulnerable In Blackouts

NPR News: CRISPR Scientist's Biography Explores Ethics Of Rewriting The Code Of Life

CRISPR Scientist's Biography Explores Ethics Of Rewriting The Code Of Life
The Code Breaker profiles Jennifer Doudna, a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist key to the development of CRISPR, and examines the technology's exciting possibilities and need for oversight.

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Science - March 9, 2021 at 01:38AM - CRISPR Scientist's Biography Explores Ethics Of Rewriting The Code Of Life

NPR News: A 300-Year-Old Tale Of One Woman's Quest To Stop A Deadly Virus

A 300-Year-Old Tale Of One Woman's Quest To Stop A Deadly Virus
In 1721, London was in the grips of a deadly smallpox epidemic. One woman learned how to stop it, but her solution sowed political division.

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Science - March 8, 2021 at 07:54PM - A 300-Year-Old Tale Of One Woman's Quest To Stop A Deadly Virus

NPR News: A 300-Year-Old Tale Of One Women's Quest To Stop A Deadly Virus

A 300-Year-Old Tale Of One Women's Quest To Stop A Deadly Virus
In 1721, London was in the grips of a deadly smallpox epidemic. One woman learned how to stop it, but her solution sewed political division.

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Science - March 8, 2021 at 07:54PM - A 300-Year-Old Tale Of One Women's Quest To Stop A Deadly Virus

NPR News: Walter Isaacson's 'Code Breaker' Spotlights The Woman At The Forefront Of CRISPR

Walter Isaacson's 'Code Breaker' Spotlights The Woman At The Forefront Of CRISPR
The gene-editing tecnology is at the center of an ethical debate. Isaacson examines it through the life of Jennifer Doudna, co-recipient of the 2020 Nobel Prize in chemistry for CRISPR's discovery.

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Science - March 8, 2021 at 05:00PM - Walter Isaacson's 'Code Breaker' Spotlights The Woman At The Forefront Of CRISPR

NPR News: Scientists Observe First Ever 'Space Hurricane'

Scientists Observe First Ever 'Space Hurricane'
A storm of electrons created the first known "space hurricane" over the North Pole. Professor Mike Lockwood from the University of Reading in the U.K. talks about the newly-published findings.

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Science - March 7, 2021 at 07:50PM - Scientists Observe First Ever 'Space Hurricane'

NPR News: How The Pandemic Has Changed The Way We Communicate

How The Pandemic Has Changed The Way We Communicate
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Dr. Jean Kim, professor of psychology at George Washington University, about how the pandemic has impacted the ways we communicate with one another.

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Science - March 7, 2021 at 07:50PM - How The Pandemic Has Changed The Way We Communicate

NPR News: Why Cuttlefish Are Smarter Than We Thought

Why Cuttlefish Are Smarter Than We Thought
Cuttlefish, the squishy sea creatures, showed impressive self-control in an experiment. It means they have something in common with primates.

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Science - March 7, 2021 at 07:50PM - Why Cuttlefish Are Smarter Than We Thought

NPR News: COMIC: How One COVID-19 Nurse Navigates Anti-Mask Sentiment

COMIC: How One COVID-19 Nurse Navigates Anti-Mask Sentiment
At work every day, Agnes Boisvert attends to ICU patients "gasping for air" and dying from COVID-19. But communicating that harsh reality to her skeptical community has been a challenge.

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Science - March 6, 2021 at 09:11PM - COMIC: How One COVID-19 Nurse Navigates Anti-Mask Sentiment

NPR News: California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April

California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April
Attendance for sporting events, live music and theme parks will vary at the county level based on COVID-19 infection rates. Only in-state residents will be allowed to attend.

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Science - March 6, 2021 at 09:52AM - California Set To Open Ballparks, Arenas And Theme Parks In April

NPR News: Wisdom The Albatross, Now 70, Hatches Yet Another Chick

Wisdom The Albatross, Now 70, Hatches Yet Another Chick
"Each year that Wisdom returns, we learn more about how long seabirds can live and raise chicks," said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Beth Flint.

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Science - March 5, 2021 at 11:08PM - Wisdom The Albatross, Now 70, Hatches Yet Another Chick

NPR News: Lisa Mosconi: How Does Menopause Affect The Brain?

Lisa Mosconi: How Does Menopause Affect The Brain?
We associate menopause with the ovaries, but its symptoms start in the brain. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi explains how brain health during menopause affects the rest of the body.

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Science - March 5, 2021 at 08:28PM - Lisa Mosconi: How Does Menopause Affect The Brain?

NPR News: Sandrine Thuret: How Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells?

Sandrine Thuret: How Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells?
Adults don't generate as many new neurons as children or teenagers, but some growth is still happening. Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret explains how we can encourage the production of more nerve cells.

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Science - March 5, 2021 at 08:27PM - Sandrine Thuret: How Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells?

NPR News: Study Finds Wildfire Smoke More Harmful To Humans Than Pollution From Cars

Study Finds Wildfire Smoke More Harmful To Humans Than Pollution From Cars
In Southern California, pollutants from wildfire smoke caused up to a 10% increase in hospital admissions. Researchers say there's a need for better air monitoring and public health programs.

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Science - March 5, 2021 at 05:00PM - Study Finds Wildfire Smoke More Harmful To Humans Than Pollution From Cars

NPR News: Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission

Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission
Scientists are trying to build a tiny drone with the agility of a mosquito. These light but strong flying robots could be used in critical situations, such as finding people in a collapsed building.

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Science - March 4, 2021 at 10:10PM - Don't Swat This Bug. It Might Be A Robot On A Rescue Mission

NPR News: New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Talks School Reopening, Vaccinating Teachers

New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Talks School Reopening, Vaccinating Teachers
Biden's new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says "it is our shared goal to reopen schools safely and quickly."

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Science - March 4, 2021 at 08:37PM - New Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Talks School Reopening, Vaccinating Teachers

NPR News: Utah Considers State Park Named For Utahraptor Dinosaur

Utah Considers State Park Named For Utahraptor Dinosaur
Utah is considering naming a new park in honor of dinosaurs discovered there. Researchers expect to uncover more Utahraptor bones — provided they can get them out of a massive block of rock.

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Science - March 3, 2021 at 06:20AM - Utah Considers State Park Named For Utahraptor Dinosaur

NPR News: Reading A Letter That's Been Sealed For More Than 300 Years—Without Opening It

Reading A Letter That's Been Sealed For More Than 300 Years—Without Opening It
A signed, sealed, but not delivered letter from 1697 has finally been read with the help of a high-tech scan that looked inside without breaking its seal.

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Science - March 2, 2021 at 08:58PM - Reading A Letter That's Been Sealed For More Than 300 Years—Without Opening It

NPR News: 5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off

5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off
If you've been delaying routine medical care in the past year, now's the time to catch up, doctors say. The consequences of missing some key screenings and health checkups can be lethal.

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Science - March 2, 2021 at 05:00PM - 5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off

NPR News: California Offers $2 Billion Incentive In A Push For In-Person Learning

California Offers $2 Billion Incentive In A Push For In-Person Learning
Public schools that don't offer in-person instruction for k-2 students by the end of the month will lose out on 1% of eligible funds every day that students remain out of the classroom.

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Science - March 2, 2021 at 06:59AM - California Offers $2 Billion Incentive In A Push For In-Person Learning

NPR News: How Fast Are Oceans Rising? The Answer May Be In Century-Old Shipping Logs

How Fast Are Oceans Rising? The Answer May Be In Century-Old Shipping Logs
A century ago, the shipping industry recorded the daily ebb and flow of tides. Now, those records are becoming crucial for forecasting how fast sea levels are rising in a warming climate.

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Science - March 1, 2021 at 05:03PM - How Fast Are Oceans Rising? The Answer May Be In Century-Old Shipping Logs

NPR News: To Help Farmworkers Get COVID-19 Tests And Vaccine, Build Trust And A Safety Net

To Help Farmworkers Get COVID-19 Tests And Vaccine, Build Trust And A Safety Net
Getting COVID-19 tests and vaccine to essential workers on commercial farms and in meatpacking plants requires more than a pop-up clinic miles away. A positive test can be financially devastating.

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Science - March 1, 2021 at 05:00PM - To Help Farmworkers Get COVID-19 Tests And Vaccine, Build Trust And A Safety Net