NPR News: Scientist Joyce Poole On What Elephants Have To Say

Scientist Joyce Poole On What Elephants Have To Say
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with researcher Joyce Poole about the release of her African Elephant Ethogram —the most comprehensive audiovisual library ever made of African elephant behavior.

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Science - May 30, 2021 at 06:56PM - Scientist Joyce Poole On What Elephants Have To Say

NPR News: After 50 Years, U.S. Opens The Door To More Cannabis Crops For Scientists

After 50 Years, U.S. Opens The Door To More Cannabis Crops For Scientists
Until recently, plants from only one U.S. facility were approved for use in research. Adding new suppliers will accelerate understanding of cannabis' health effects and possible therapeutic uses.

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Science - May 30, 2021 at 05:00PM - After 50 Years, U.S. Opens The Door To More Cannabis Crops For Scientists

NPR News: Scientists Say These Monkeys Use An 'Accent' To Communicate With Their Foe

Scientists Say These Monkeys Use An 'Accent' To Communicate With Their Foe
In the Amazon rainforest, one species of monkey changed their territorial call to better communicate with a competing species.

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Science - May 29, 2021 at 06:01PM - Scientists Say These Monkeys Use An 'Accent' To Communicate With Their Foe

NPR News: Amid Growing Anti-Asian Racism, A Call For More Research Into Its Health Effects

Amid Growing Anti-Asian Racism, A Call For More Research Into Its Health Effects
Many Asian Americans live daily with the corrosive effects of racism and racialized violence, yet there's very little research funded on Asian American health.

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Science - May 29, 2021 at 05:00PM - Amid Growing Anti-Asian Racism, A Call For More Research Into Its Health Effects

NPR News: CDC Approach To Breakthrough Infections Sparks Concerns

CDC Approach To Breakthrough Infections Sparks Concerns
The CDC has decided to focus investigations of cases in which the COVID-19 vaccines fail on people who get hospitalized or die, but critics say that's short-sighted.

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Science - May 28, 2021 at 07:08AM - CDC Approach To Breakthrough Infections Sparks Concerns

NPR News: Good Beer Doesn't Just Taste Better, It Sounds Better Too

Good Beer Doesn't Just Taste Better, It Sounds Better Too
Multisensory researchers have found a relationship between sound — like a bottle opening or a can of beer pouring into a glass — and the perceived quality of beer.

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Science - May 28, 2021 at 03:07AM - Good Beer Doesn't Just Taste Better, It Sounds Better Too

NPR News: Bipartisan Bill Would Pour Billions Into Science And Technology To Compete With China

Bipartisan Bill Would Pour Billions Into Science And Technology To Compete With China
The Senate is poised to pass a major bill that would pour billions into science and technology to compete with China. It's one of the few pieces of legislation with strong bipartisan support.

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Science - May 28, 2021 at 03:07AM - Bipartisan Bill Would Pour Billions Into Science And Technology To Compete With China

NPR News: Why A Lab In Wuhan Is Worth A Closer Look As A Possible Source Of The Pandemic

Why A Lab In Wuhan Is Worth A Closer Look As A Possible Source Of The Pandemic
With the focus shifting again to a Wuhan, China, lab, Dr. Céline Gounder, a COVID-19 adviser to the Biden transition team, says it's important to find the pandemic's origins to prevent the next one.

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Science - May 27, 2021 at 06:21PM - Why A Lab In Wuhan Is Worth A Closer Look As A Possible Source Of The Pandemic

NPR News: 'Helgoland' Offers A New Way To Understand The World, And Our Place In It

'Helgoland' Offers A New Way To Understand The World, And Our Place In It
Carlo Rovelli writes that quantum mechanics tells us reality is a net of interactions where there are no things, only relationships; nothing has properties until it interacts with something else.

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Science - May 27, 2021 at 05:13PM - 'Helgoland' Offers A New Way To Understand The World, And Our Place In It

NPR News: Fearing Their Kids Will Inherit Dead Coral Reefs, Scientists Are Urging Bold Action

Fearing Their Kids Will Inherit Dead Coral Reefs, Scientists Are Urging Bold Action
Hotter oceans are putting coral reefs in peril worldwide. Scientists are warning that to save them, heat-trapping emissions must fall, and reefs will need more protection and restoration.

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Science - May 27, 2021 at 04:05PM - Fearing Their Kids Will Inherit Dead Coral Reefs, Scientists Are Urging Bold Action

NPR News: Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn

Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn
Scientists say humans must keep global temperatures from increasing more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization warns that number is looming.

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Science - May 27, 2021 at 07:01AM - Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn

NPR News: The Science Behind Vaccine Incentives

The Science Behind Vaccine Incentives
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Katy Milkman, professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, about which vaccine incentives work best and why.

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Science - May 27, 2021 at 03:39AM - The Science Behind Vaccine Incentives

NPR News: Learning How To Smell Again After COVID-19

Learning How To Smell Again After COVID-19
Loss of smell has become one of the defining symptoms of COVID-19. Scientists have ideas why, but aren't sure how to reverse the damage. Some are trying what's called 'olfactory training.'

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Science - May 27, 2021 at 03:17AM - Learning How To Smell Again After COVID-19

NPR News: New Guidelines Would Allow Experiments On More Mature Human Embryos

New Guidelines Would Allow Experiments On More Mature Human Embryos
An influential scientific society has recommended scrapping a long-standing taboo on studying human embryos in lab dishes beyond 14 days and green lit a long list of other sensitive research.

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Science - May 26, 2021 at 10:00PM - New Guidelines Would Allow Experiments On More Mature Human Embryos

NPR News: Microneedles May Alleviate Shots' Pain, Help With Global Vaccine Distribution

Microneedles May Alleviate Shots' Pain, Help With Global Vaccine Distribution
Getting a shot is a pain. But scientists are working on a way to inject a vaccine without the ouch. The solution: a patch that applies an array of microscopic needles and feels like Velcro.

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Science - May 26, 2021 at 04:05PM - Microneedles May Alleviate Shots' Pain, Help With Global Vaccine Distribution

NPR News: The Arrival Of Brood X Cicadas Kicks Off Woodstock For Bug Scientists

The Arrival Of Brood X Cicadas Kicks Off Woodstock For Bug Scientists
When a critter spends 17 years underground, it's not easy to study. So as Brood X cicadas break out, they're followed closely by researchers who must cram a lot of work in about six weeks.

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Science - May 26, 2021 at 03:38AM - The Arrival Of Brood X Cicadas Kicks Off Woodstock For Bug Scientists

NPR News: Biden Administration Strikes Deal To Bring Offshore Wind To California

Biden Administration Strikes Deal To Bring Offshore Wind To California
For years, the Navy has objected to offshore wind farms on the California coast. The Biden Administration announced a deal for new projects, crucial to achieving its climate change policy.

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Science - May 26, 2021 at 01:13AM - Biden Administration Strikes Deal To Bring Offshore Wind To California

NPR News: President Biden Wants To Replace All Lead Pipes. Flint Has Lessons To Share

President Biden Wants To Replace All Lead Pipes. Flint Has Lessons To Share
Flint has been synonymous with lead in drinking water. The city's experience replacing lead pipes shows the promise and challenges of the Biden proposal to get rid of all the country's lead pipes.

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Science - May 25, 2021 at 09:05PM - President Biden Wants To Replace All Lead Pipes. Flint Has Lessons To Share

NPR News: Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe And Effective For Teens, Company Says

Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe And Effective For Teens, Company Says
Moderna will ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its vaccine for kids from age 12 to 17 in early June, the company's CEO says.

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Science - May 25, 2021 at 08:28PM - Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe And Effective For Teens, Company Says

NPR News: As More Birds Fly Into Buildings, Scientists Study How To Limit Collision Deaths

As More Birds Fly Into Buildings, Scientists Study How To Limit Collision Deaths
Across the United States, the number of birds killed from flying into buildings is rising. Now researchers are studying what people can do to try to limit bird deaths, particularly during migrations.

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Science - May 25, 2021 at 03:25AM - As More Birds Fly Into Buildings, Scientists Study How To Limit Collision Deaths

NPR News: A Researcher Is Trying To Settle The Transgender Athlete Debate — Using Science

A Researcher Is Trying To Settle The Transgender Athlete Debate — Using Science
The debate on whether transgender females should be allowed to play women's sports has become increasingly politicized. One transgender athlete and researcher is forging a middle ground with science.

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Science - May 25, 2021 at 03:16AM - A Researcher Is Trying To Settle The Transgender Athlete Debate — Using Science

NPR News: How To Watch The Super Flower Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse This Week

How To Watch The Super Flower Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse This Week
The "Super Flower Blood Moon" is happening early Wednesday morning, as a supermoon coincides with a full lunar eclipse. Here's how to see it.

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Science - May 25, 2021 at 01:48AM - How To Watch The Super Flower Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse This Week

NPR News: Avoid Medical Jargon To Shrink COVID Health Disparities, Say Patient Advocates

Avoid Medical Jargon To Shrink COVID Health Disparities, Say Patient Advocates
There's a lot of room for dangerous misunderstanding when doctors and public health officials talk to diverse groups about COVID-19. Health literacy projects aim to dispel confusion in all languages.

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Science - May 24, 2021 at 09:37PM - Avoid Medical Jargon To Shrink COVID Health Disparities, Say Patient Advocates

NPR News: Amateur Mushroom Photographer Makes A Big Discovery

Amateur Mushroom Photographer Makes A Big Discovery
A mushroom thought extinct in the US for 100 years has been rediscovered. It's an example of the remarkable synergy between amateur and professional fungus aficionados.

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Science - May 23, 2021 at 06:54PM - Amateur Mushroom Photographer Makes A Big Discovery

NPR News: Melting Snow Usually Means Water For The West. But This Year, It Might Not Be Enough

Melting Snow Usually Means Water For The West. But This Year, It Might Not Be Enough
Much of the West is in extreme drought, and a good spring snowmelt could bring relief. But drought and the warming climate make that harder, putting water for millions of people at risk.

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Science - May 23, 2021 at 04:01PM - Melting Snow Usually Means Water For The West. But This Year, It Might Not Be Enough

NPR News: Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season

Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an above-average hurricane season for 2021, forecasting 13 to 20 named storms.

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Science - May 23, 2021 at 01:48AM - Subtropical Storm Ana Is First Named Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season

NPR News: We've Been Evolving For Millions Of Years, So Why Are Our Bodies So Flawed?

We've Been Evolving For Millions Of Years, So Why Are Our Bodies So Flawed?
In his debut book Evolution Gone Wrong, Alex Bezzerides mixes the technical anatomical stuff we need to know with vivid examples and humorous phrases — in offering us some answers.

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Science - May 21, 2021 at 05:40PM - We've Been Evolving For Millions Of Years, So Why Are Our Bodies So Flawed?

NPR News: How Your Hot Showers And Toilet Flushes Can Help the Climate

How Your Hot Showers And Toilet Flushes Can Help the Climate
Evolving technology is making it possible to turn sewage wastewater into energy that can heat and cool large buildings. The largest such project in the U.S. is under construction in Denver.

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Science - May 21, 2021 at 04:00PM - How Your Hot Showers And Toilet Flushes Can Help the Climate

NPR News: Here Are NOAA's Predictions For The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Here Are NOAA's Predictions For The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The forecast calls for 3 to 5 major hurricanes. The agency also said it's revising upwards what counts as the "normal" number of storms in a season.

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Science - May 21, 2021 at 03:00AM - Here Are NOAA's Predictions For The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season

NPR News: The CDC Is Gambling On Relaxed Mask Rules To Get More People Vaccinated

The CDC Is Gambling On Relaxed Mask Rules To Get More People Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say that as an incentive to get more people vaccinated, it's far from a sure bet.

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Science - May 21, 2021 at 01:17AM - The CDC Is Gambling On Relaxed Mask Rules To Get More People Vaccinated

NPR News: A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia – And It's Coming From Dogs

A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia – And It's Coming From Dogs
A previously unknown novel coronavirus capable of infecting people has been discovered in Borneo, says a team of researchers from Duke University.

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Science - May 20, 2021 at 12:07PM - A New, Infectious Coronavirus Is Detected In Malaysia – And It's Coming From Dogs

NPR News: Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others

Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others
This animated video uses puzzle pieces to show how a coronavirus binds to a cell's surface — and what happens when a mutation occurs.

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Science - May 19, 2021 at 08:32PM - Visual Explainer: Why Some Coronavirus Variants Are More Contagious Than Others

NPR News: The Fungus That's Making Cicadas Sex Crazy

The Fungus That's Making Cicadas Sex Crazy
A fungus called Massospora produces an amphetamine in some cicadas and makes them lose control. Cicadas that are infected lose their genitals — and they don't even notice.

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Science - May 19, 2021 at 04:24AM - The Fungus That's Making Cicadas Sex Crazy

NPR News: Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start At Age 45, Experts Recommend

Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start At Age 45, Experts Recommend
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says the age that routine screening begins for colorectal cancer should drop from 50 to 45. Colorectal is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.

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Science - May 19, 2021 at 12:06AM - Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start At Age 45, Experts Recommend

NPR News: No New Oil And Coal Projects Now To Be Carbon-Neutral By 2050, Report Says

No New Oil And Coal Projects Now To Be Carbon-Neutral By 2050, Report Says
"This gap between rhetoric and action needs to close if we are to have a fighting chance" of reaching emissions goals, the head of the International Energy Agency says.

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Science - May 18, 2021 at 10:47PM - No New Oil And Coal Projects Now To Be Carbon-Neutral By 2050, Report Says

NPR News: Author John Green Explores How To Live In Uncertainty In 'The Anthropocene Reviewed'

Author John Green Explores How To Live In Uncertainty In 'The Anthropocene Reviewed'
The author of best-seller The Fault In Our Stars uses humor, wisdom and a keen sense of connections to offer guidance — as he reviews how humans are reshaping Earth.

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Science - May 18, 2021 at 10:45PM - Author John Green Explores How To Live In Uncertainty In 'The Anthropocene Reviewed'

NPR News: Climate Change's Impact On Hurricane Sandy Has A Price: $8 Billion

Climate Change's Impact On Hurricane Sandy Has A Price: $8 Billion
Scientists have long thought some of the carnage from the 2012 hurricane might be attributable to a warming climate. New research calculates the additional flooding due to rising sea levels.

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Science - May 18, 2021 at 10:00PM - Climate Change's Impact On Hurricane Sandy Has A Price: $8 Billion

NPR News: The Case For Universal Pre-K Just Got Stronger

The Case For Universal Pre-K Just Got Stronger
A new study looks at the effects of government-funded preschool in Boston and finds big benefits for kids.

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Science - May 18, 2021 at 05:30PM - The Case For Universal Pre-K Just Got Stronger

NPR News: It's Time For America's Fixation With Herd Immunity To End, Scientists Say

It's Time For America's Fixation With Herd Immunity To End, Scientists Say
Researchers say the herd immunity threshold isn't the right finish line to end the pandemic. Instead, the public should just focus on getting as many people vaccinated as possible.

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Science - May 18, 2021 at 04:00PM - It's Time For America's Fixation With Herd Immunity To End, Scientists Say

NPR News: Scientists Say It's Time For America To End Fixation On Herd Immunity

Scientists Say It's Time For America To End Fixation On Herd Immunity
The idea of herd immunity has been sold to the public as the way out of the pandemic. Some medical experts say the idea is probably not that useful in terms of understanding how the pandemic ends.

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Science - May 17, 2021 at 06:19PM - Scientists Say It's Time For America To End Fixation On Herd Immunity

NPR News: Confused By CDC's Latest Mask Guidance? Here's What We've Learned

Confused By CDC's Latest Mask Guidance? Here's What We've Learned
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shifted its stance this week on the need to wear masks if you're vaccinated. What's that mean for kids? For travel? For work? Experts weigh in.

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Science - May 15, 2021 at 04:36AM - Confused By CDC's Latest Mask Guidance? Here's What We've Learned

NPR News: What To Make Of The Yankees Outbreak? Scientists Say: Don't Panic, We Expected This

What To Make Of The Yankees Outbreak? Scientists Say: Don't Panic, We Expected This
The New York Yankees have reported eight "breakthrough" cases among vaccinated staff and a player. Scientists say the outbreak is in line with what's already known about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Science - May 15, 2021 at 02:04AM - What To Make Of The Yankees Outbreak? Scientists Say: Don't Panic, We Expected This

NPR News: Shopping Without A Mask Depends On Where You Live, Despite New CDC Guidelines

Shopping Without A Mask Depends On Where You Live, Despite New CDC Guidelines
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said," We have all longed for this moment when we can get back to some kind of normalcy." But local authorities are making their own decisions on relaxing the rules.

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Science - May 14, 2021 at 08:22AM - Shopping Without A Mask Depends On Where You Live, Despite New CDC Guidelines

NPR News: Painful Endometriosis Could Hold Clues To Tissue Regeneration, Scientist Says

Painful Endometriosis Could Hold Clues To Tissue Regeneration, Scientist Says
MIT bioengineer Linda Griffith spent years in debilitating pain before she was diagnosed with a condition often neglected in research. Her focus on the basic biology could lead to better treatments.

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Science - May 14, 2021 at 01:16AM - Painful Endometriosis Could Hold Clues To Tissue Regeneration, Scientist Says

NPR News: Freshly-Made Plutonium From Outer Space Found On Ocean Floor

Freshly-Made Plutonium From Outer Space Found On Ocean Floor
Something went boom in outer space and sent radioactive stardust our way, and it's just been found at the bottom of the ocean.

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Science - May 14, 2021 at 01:00AM - Freshly-Made Plutonium From Outer Space Found On Ocean Floor

NPR News: Man Who Is Paralyzed Communicates By Imagining Handwriting

Man Who Is Paralyzed Communicates By Imagining Handwriting
By decoding the brain signals involved in handwriting, researchers have allowed a man who is paralyzed to transform his thoughts into words on a computer screen.

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Science - May 12, 2021 at 11:03PM - Man Who Is Paralyzed Communicates By Imagining Handwriting

NPR News: For Some Anti-Vaccine Advocates, Misinformation Is Part Of A Business

For Some Anti-Vaccine Advocates, Misinformation Is Part Of A Business
The coronavirus pandemic has created an opening for vaccine opponents to peddle alternative therapies, unproven cures and website subscriptions.

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Science - May 12, 2021 at 04:08PM - For Some Anti-Vaccine Advocates, Misinformation Is Part Of A Business

NPR News: FAQ: What You Need To Know About Pfizer's COVID Vaccine And Adolescents

FAQ: What You Need To Know About Pfizer's COVID Vaccine And Adolescents
Adolescents age 12 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the FDA says. Buy when and where, and what about younger kids? You have questions. We have answers.

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Science - May 11, 2021 at 07:47AM - FAQ: What You Need To Know About Pfizer's COVID Vaccine And Adolescents

NPR News: Cats Take 'If I Fits I Sits' Seriously, Even If The Space Is Just An Illusion

Cats Take 'If I Fits I Sits' Seriously, Even If The Space Is Just An Illusion
If you've spent any time around cats, you've seen them curl up in cozy spaces. A new study on feline cognition shows that they also like to sit in snug squares created by a kind of optical illusion.

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Science - May 10, 2021 at 10:46PM - Cats Take 'If I Fits I Sits' Seriously, Even If The Space Is Just An Illusion

NPR News: News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine, Clashes In Jerusalem, Gene-Editing Experiment

News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine, Clashes In Jerusalem, Gene-Editing Experiment
The FDA is expected to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds. Security ramped up for Jerusalem Day parade. Experiment could restore vision for some patients with genetic disorders.

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Science - May 10, 2021 at 04:09PM - News Brief: COVID-19 Vaccine, Clashes In Jerusalem, Gene-Editing Experiment

NPR News: Blind Patients Hope Landmark Gene-Editing Experiment Will Restore Their Vision

Blind Patients Hope Landmark Gene-Editing Experiment Will Restore Their Vision
The unprecedented study involves using the gene-editing technique CRISPR to edit a gene while it's still inside a patient's body. In exclusive interviews, NPR talks with two of the first participants.

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Science - May 10, 2021 at 04:00PM - Blind Patients Hope Landmark Gene-Editing Experiment Will Restore Their Vision

NPR News: 'An Extraordinary Discovery': Archeologists Find Neanderthal Remains In Cave Near Rome

'An Extraordinary Discovery': Archeologists Find Neanderthal Remains In Cave Near Rome
Archeologists unearthed the remains of nine Neanderthals, daring from 50,000 to 100,000 years ago, in a discovery the Italian culture minister said will be "the talk of the world."

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Science - May 10, 2021 at 12:53AM - 'An Extraordinary Discovery': Archeologists Find Neanderthal Remains In Cave Near Rome

NPR News: Uncovering The Neuston, A Mysterious Living Island Of Sea Creatures

Uncovering The Neuston, A Mysterious Living Island Of Sea Creatures
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with a researcher at the University of North Carolina Asheville, Rebecca Helm, about mysterious islands made of sea creatures floating on the ocean's surface.

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Science - May 9, 2021 at 06:53PM - Uncovering The Neuston, A Mysterious Living Island Of Sea Creatures

NPR News: To Bridge The Digital Divide, Biden Administration Launches Vaccine Hotline

To Bridge The Digital Divide, Biden Administration Launches Vaccine Hotline
It's part of the administration's push to get 70% of adults in the U.S. vaccinated with at least one dose by July 4.

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Science - May 9, 2021 at 06:01PM - To Bridge The Digital Divide, Biden Administration Launches Vaccine Hotline

NPR News: India Sees Deadliest Day Of Pandemic With COVID-19 Deaths Topping 4,000

India Sees Deadliest Day Of Pandemic With COVID-19 Deaths Topping 4,000
As bad as the reported numbers are, the actual toll is likely much worse. India's relentless virus surge is leading to deadly shortages of hospital beds, medical oxygen and drugs.

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Science - May 9, 2021 at 02:15AM - India Sees Deadliest Day Of Pandemic With COVID-19 Deaths Topping 4,000

NPR News: Ramping Up Its COVID Response, EU Will Buy Up To 1.8B Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine

Ramping Up Its COVID Response, EU Will Buy Up To 1.8B Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine
The agreement provides a significant boost to the European Union's goal of getting 70% of adults vaccinated. Currently, around a quarter of the bloc's population is vaccinated.

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Science - May 8, 2021 at 09:11PM - Ramping Up Its COVID Response, EU Will Buy Up To 1.8B Doses Of Pfizer Vaccine

NPR News: Will My Sense Of Smell Ever Return? Olfactory Insights From COVID And Beyond

Will My Sense Of Smell Ever Return? Olfactory Insights From COVID And Beyond
COVID-19 has renewed interest in a key way humans perceive the world. A reporter who hasn't been able to tell the scent of a rose from a sweaty gym shoe for decades takes heart in the latest science.

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Science - May 8, 2021 at 06:00PM - Will My Sense Of Smell Ever Return? Olfactory Insights From COVID And Beyond

NPR News: Is The Variant From India The Most Contagious Coronavirus Mutant On The Planet?

Is The Variant From India The Most Contagious Coronavirus Mutant On The Planet?
An evolutionary biologist in Belgium found that the variant from the U.K. "had a transmission advantage." When Tom Wenseleers looks at early data on the variant in India, he has a feeling of deja vu.

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Science - May 8, 2021 at 02:24AM - Is The Variant From India The Most Contagious Coronavirus Mutant On The Planet?

NPR News: Vaccination Against COVID 'Does Not Mean Immunity' For People With Organ Transplants

Vaccination Against COVID 'Does Not Mean Immunity' For People With Organ Transplants
For most people, COVID-19 vaccines promise a return to something akin to normal life. But for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have a transplanted organ, it's a different story.

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Science - May 7, 2021 at 04:00PM - Vaccination Against COVID 'Does Not Mean Immunity' For People With Organ Transplants

NPR News: What Goes Up Must Come Down — Including A Giant Chinese Rocket Plunging Toward Earth

What Goes Up Must Come Down — Including A Giant Chinese Rocket Plunging Toward Earth
U.S. Space Command says the exact entry point into the Earth's atmosphere cannot be pinpointed until hours before its reentry, which is expected sometime around May 8.

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Science - May 7, 2021 at 10:06AM - What Goes Up Must Come Down — Including A Giant Chinese Rocket Plunging Toward Earth

NPR News: New Study Estimates More Than 900,000 People Have Died Of COVID-19 In U.S.

New Study Estimates More Than 900,000 People Have Died Of COVID-19 In U.S.
The total, estimated by researchers at the University of Washington, is 57% higher than the official death toll. Worldwide, they said, COVID-19 deaths are nearing 7 million, twice the official total.

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Science - May 6, 2021 at 11:58PM - New Study Estimates More Than 900,000 People Have Died Of COVID-19 In U.S.

NPR News: Deepening Drought Holds 'Ominous' Signs For Wildfire Threat In The West

Deepening Drought Holds 'Ominous' Signs For Wildfire Threat In The West
After one of the most destructive and extreme wildfire seasons in modern history, residents of California are bracing again. Widening drought is creating conditions even worse than last year.

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Science - May 6, 2021 at 04:00PM - Deepening Drought Holds 'Ominous' Signs For Wildfire Threat In The West

NPR News: A Fancy Bottle Of Wine That Went To Space Can Be Yours For Perhaps A Million Dollars

A Fancy Bottle Of Wine That Went To Space Can Be Yours For Perhaps A Million Dollars
The bottle of Pétrus 2000, a luxury wine that would normally cost about $6,500, spent 14 months on the International Space Station. Now, via Christie's, it can be yours.

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Science - May 6, 2021 at 04:06AM - A Fancy Bottle Of Wine That Went To Space Can Be Yours For Perhaps A Million Dollars

NPR News: Trees Talk To Each Other. 'Mother Tree' Ecologist Hears Lessons For People, Too

Trees Talk To Each Other. 'Mother Tree' Ecologist Hears Lessons For People, Too
Ecologist Suzanne Simard says trees are "social creatures" that communicate with each other in remarkable ways — including warning each other of danger and sharing nutrients at critical times.

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Science - May 5, 2021 at 01:39AM - Trees Talk To Each Other. 'Mother Tree' Ecologist Hears Lessons For People, Too

NPR News: A Giant Organic Farm Faces Criticism That It's Harming The Environment

A Giant Organic Farm Faces Criticism That It's Harming The Environment
A huge organic farm that's backed by the company General Mills is facing accusations that it's doing more environmental harm than good. It shows the difficulties of delivering on green promises.

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Science - May 4, 2021 at 03:04AM - A Giant Organic Farm Faces Criticism That It's Harming The Environment

NPR News: EPA Moves To Cut A Powerful Greenhouse Gas

EPA Moves To Cut A Powerful Greenhouse Gas
The EPA plans to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When HFCs are released into the atmosphere, they are extremely good at trapping heat.

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Science - May 3, 2021 at 11:13PM - EPA Moves To Cut A Powerful Greenhouse Gas

NPR News: Can't Help Falling In Love With A Vaccine: How Polio Campaign Beat Vaccine Hesitancy

Can't Help Falling In Love With A Vaccine: How Polio Campaign Beat Vaccine Hesitancy
This isn't the first big vaccine rollout, and the past holds lessons for the pandemic present. Here's a look at how the polio vaccine overcame U.S. hesitancy.

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Science - May 3, 2021 at 08:00PM - Can't Help Falling In Love With A Vaccine: How Polio Campaign Beat Vaccine Hesitancy

NPR News: NASA Makes New Plans For Ingenuity Helicopter On Mars

NASA Makes New Plans For Ingenuity Helicopter On Mars
NASA announced Friday that it would be increasing operational testing on its Ingenuity helicopter following four successful test flights off the surface of Mars.

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Science - May 2, 2021 at 05:47AM - NASA Makes New Plans For Ingenuity Helicopter On Mars

NPR News: Got Mud? For Coastal Cities, Humble Dirt Has Become A Hot Commodity

Got Mud? For Coastal Cities, Humble Dirt Has Become A Hot Commodity
Coastal communities will need massive amounts of mud and dirt to protect their shorelines from rising seas. One federal agency has it, but most is disposed of instead of reused.

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Science - May 1, 2021 at 06:28PM - Got Mud? For Coastal Cities, Humble Dirt Has Become A Hot Commodity