NPR News: Awe Appears To Be Awfully Beneficial

Awe Appears To Be Awfully Beneficial
20 years ago, scientists began to study a mysterious emotion known as awe. Now they believe awe offers a range of benefits when practiced regularly, calming our nervous systems and relieving stress.

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Science - June 30, 2021 at 03:41AM - Awe Appears To Be Awfully Beneficial

NPR News: A Structural Engineer Explains How The Florida Condo Collapse Will Be Investigated

A Structural Engineer Explains How The Florida Condo Collapse Will Be Investigated
John Pistorino has been hired to investigate the building collapse in Surfside, Fla. He says the process will involve trying to reconstruct parts of the building to see where critical pieces failed.

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Science - June 29, 2021 at 06:16PM - A Structural Engineer Explains How The Florida Condo Collapse Will Be Investigated

NPR News: Questions Persist Over What Caused Champlain Towers South To Collapse

Questions Persist Over What Caused Champlain Towers South To Collapse
NPR's Noel King speaks with John Pistorino, the structural engineer who has been hired by an attorney, to investigate what led to the partial condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla.

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Science - June 29, 2021 at 06:16PM - Questions Persist Over What Caused Champlain Towers South To Collapse

NPR News: When A City-Sized Star Becomes A Black Hole's Lunch, The Universe Roils

When A City-Sized Star Becomes A Black Hole's Lunch, The Universe Roils
It's a smack down of one space monster by another: Scientists have made unprecedented observations of two black holes gobbling two neutron stars — among the weirdest space collisions ever detected.

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Science - June 29, 2021 at 07:00PM - When A City-Sized Star Becomes A Black Hole's Lunch, The Universe Roils

NPR News: Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most

Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most
The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.

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Science - June 29, 2021 at 04:01PM - Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most

NPR News: Protecting The Immuno-Compromised Against COVID Could Be Key To Ending The Pandemic

Protecting The Immuno-Compromised Against COVID Could Be Key To Ending The Pandemic
Vaccines may not be as effective for those who are immuno-compromised. Protecting them needs to be made a top priority, says researchers — to keep them safe and to slow the emergence of variants.

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Science - June 29, 2021 at 03:09AM - Protecting The Immuno-Compromised Against COVID Could Be Key To Ending The Pandemic

NPR News: Protecting The Immuno-Compromised Against COVID Could Be Key To Ending The Pandemic

Protecting The Immuno-Compromised Against COVID Could Be Key To Ending The Pandemic
Vaccines may not be as effective for those who are immuno-compromised. Protecting them needs to be made a top priority, says researchers — to keep them safe and to slow the emergence of variants.

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Science - June 29, 2021 at 03:09AM - Protecting The Immuno-Compromised Against COVID Could Be Key To Ending The Pandemic

NPR News: Correlation, Not Causation: Brood X Cicadas And Regional Bird Deaths

Correlation, Not Causation: Brood X Cicadas And Regional Bird Deaths
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Brian Evans from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center on the recent deaths of regional birds who ate Brood X cicadas.

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Science - June 29, 2021 at 03:32AM - Correlation, Not Causation: Brood X Cicadas And Regional Bird Deaths

NPR News: Patrick Doherty Inherited A Devastating Disease. A Breakthrough Stopped It

Patrick Doherty Inherited A Devastating Disease. A Breakthrough Stopped It
Scientists, for the first time, have used the revolutionary gene-editing technique CRISPR inside the body to treat a disease, potentially opening a new era in genetic medicine.

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Science - June 28, 2021 at 06:35PM - Patrick Doherty Inherited A Devastating Disease. A Breakthrough Stopped It

NPR News: News Brief: Condo Collapse, Infrastructure Plan, Gene-Editing Breakthrough

News Brief: Condo Collapse, Infrastructure Plan, Gene-Editing Breakthrough
Rescuers remain on the site of a collapsed Florida building. An infrastructure deal is on track after the president walked back an apparent veto threat. Scientists report a gene editing advancement.

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Science - June 28, 2021 at 04:00PM - News Brief: Condo Collapse, Infrastructure Plan, Gene-Editing Breakthrough

NPR News: Sylvia Earle: My Wish? To Protect Our Oceans

Sylvia Earle: My Wish? To Protect Our Oceans
Legendary oceanographer Sylvia Earle has been exploring and working to protect our oceans for more than half a century. Her message has stayed the same: we're taking our oceans for granted.

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Science - June 25, 2021 at 09:02PM - Sylvia Earle: My Wish? To Protect Our Oceans

NPR News: Alasdair Harris: How Can Coastal Conservation Save Marine Life And Fishing Practices?

Alasdair Harris: How Can Coastal Conservation Save Marine Life And Fishing Practices?
In 1998, Alasdair Harris went to Madagascar to research coral reefs. He's worked there ever since. He explains the true meaning of conservation he learned from the island's Indigenous communities.

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Science - June 25, 2021 at 09:00PM - Alasdair Harris: How Can Coastal Conservation Save Marine Life And Fishing Practices?

NPR News: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: What Should You Look For When Shopping For Seafood?

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: What Should You Look For When Shopping For Seafood?
For marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, not knowing where our seafood comes from isn't just a mystery—it's a problem. She says we should reconsider what we eat and how we take it from the sea.

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Science - June 25, 2021 at 08:58PM - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: What Should You Look For When Shopping For Seafood?

NPR News: Asha de Vos: Why Are Whales Essential To The Health Of Our Oceans?

Asha de Vos: Why Are Whales Essential To The Health Of Our Oceans?
Whales are more than just beautiful creatures—they play a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem. Marine biologist Asha de Vos explains why protecting whales is crucial for protecting the entire sea.

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Science - June 25, 2021 at 08:57PM - Asha de Vos: Why Are Whales Essential To The Health Of Our Oceans?

NPR News: Flesh-Eating Parasites May Be Expanding Their Range As Climate Heats Up

Flesh-Eating Parasites May Be Expanding Their Range As Climate Heats Up
Scientists caution that as the planet warms, more Americans could be exposed to disfiguring varieties of the Leishmania parasite. Overtreatment can be a problem, too, experts warn.

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Science - June 25, 2021 at 04:00PM - Flesh-Eating Parasites May Be Expanding Their Range As Climate Heats Up

NPR News: Baby Dinosaur Bones Found In The Alaska Arctic Suggest They Lived There Year-Round

Baby Dinosaur Bones Found In The Alaska Arctic Suggest They Lived There Year-Round
Researchers have found hundreds of baby dinosaur bones in the Alaskan Arctic — suggesting dinosaurs may have lived at cold northern latitudes year round.

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Science - June 25, 2021 at 03:15AM - Baby Dinosaur Bones Found In The Alaska Arctic Suggest They Lived There Year-Round

NPR News: More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds

More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds
Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.

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Science - June 24, 2021 at 11:57AM - More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds

NPR News: Hubble Trouble: NASA Can't Figure Out What's Causing Computer Issues On The Telescope

Hubble Trouble: NASA Can't Figure Out What's Causing Computer Issues On The Telescope
"It's just the inefficiency of trying to fix something which is orbiting 400 miles over your head instead of in your laboratory," said Paul Hertz, the director of astrophysics for NASA.

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Science - June 24, 2021 at 03:48AM - Hubble Trouble: NASA Can't Figure Out What's Causing Computer Issues On The Telescope

NPR News: Heart Inflammation In Teens And Young Adults After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Rare, CDC Says

Heart Inflammation In Teens And Young Adults After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Rare, CDC Says
The cases have been seen mostly in teens and young adults between 12 and 39 years old. No deaths have been associated with this side effect of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

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Science - June 24, 2021 at 02:19AM - Heart Inflammation In Teens And Young Adults After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Rare, CDC Says

NPR News: Bringing Back Trees To "Forest City's" Redlined Areas Helps Residents And The Climate

Bringing Back Trees To "Forest City's" Redlined Areas Helps Residents And The Climate
In Cleveland, as in other cities, a move for "tree equity" is bringing more trees to low-income neighborhoods that often lack them. It also helps neighborhoods stay cooler as the planet heats up.

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Science - June 23, 2021 at 11:25PM - Bringing Back Trees To "Forest City's" Redlined Areas Helps Residents And The Climate

NPR News: Alien Planet-Hunters In Hundreds Of Nearby Star Systems Could Spot Earth

Alien Planet-Hunters In Hundreds Of Nearby Star Systems Could Spot Earth
Potentially, observers in plenty of solar systems could have detected Earth sometime in the last 5,000 years. More stars will soon move into positions that would let them see our planet.

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Science - June 23, 2021 at 10:01PM - Alien Planet-Hunters In Hundreds Of Nearby Star Systems Could Spot Earth

NPR News: A Strawberry Moon Will Rise This Thursday — No, It Won't Be Red Or Pink

A Strawberry Moon Will Rise This Thursday — No, It Won't Be Red Or Pink
Its name has ties to strawberry picking season, and when Thursday's strawberry moon appears above the horizon, the marginal supermoon will look large and gold.

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Science - June 23, 2021 at 03:04AM - A Strawberry Moon Will Rise This Thursday — No, It Won't Be Red Or Pink

NPR News: White House Says The U.S. Will Narrowly Miss Its Vaccination Goal

White House Says The U.S. Will Narrowly Miss Its Vaccination Goal
President Biden set a goal of 70% of U.S. adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4. The White House is acknowledging Tuesday that it will likely come up short of that.

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Science - June 22, 2021 at 10:12PM - White House Says The U.S. Will Narrowly Miss Its Vaccination Goal

NPR News: A New Way To Understand Automation

A New Way To Understand Automation
We speak with one of the leading scholars of automation about its evolving impacts on society.

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Science - June 22, 2021 at 05:30PM - A New Way To Understand Automation

NPR News: Delta Variant Of The Coronavirus Could Dominate In U.S. Within Weeks

Delta Variant Of The Coronavirus Could Dominate In U.S. Within Weeks
More contagious than other variants, and maybe more likely to cause severe disease, Delta is spreading so fast it could cause yet another U.S. surge this summer or fall, according to new research.

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Science - June 22, 2021 at 04:00PM - Delta Variant Of The Coronavirus Could Dominate In U.S. Within Weeks

NPR News: From Poverty To Stanford, Memoir Tells A Physicist's Remarkable Tale

From Poverty To Stanford, Memoir Tells A Physicist's Remarkable Tale
A Quantum Life is an important book to help understand the institutional hurdles that have kept science mostly white and male — and how the fire of inquiry can take root in a heart and lift it up.

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Science - June 22, 2021 at 04:00PM - From Poverty To Stanford, Memoir Tells A Physicist's Remarkable Tale

NPR News: How To Stay Safe In The West Coast's Sweltering Heat Waves

How To Stay Safe In The West Coast's Sweltering Heat Waves
As a sweltering heat wave hits much of the West Coast, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Kristina Dahl from the Union of Concerned Scientists about the health risks of exposure to extreme heat.

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Science - June 22, 2021 at 03:30AM - How To Stay Safe In The West Coast's Sweltering Heat Waves

NPR News: As Seagrass Habitats Decline, Florida Manatees Are Dying Of Starvation

As Seagrass Habitats Decline, Florida Manatees Are Dying Of Starvation
The mammals were removed from the endangered species list in 2017, but algae blooms and overdevelopment have killed 46,000 acres of seagrass, leaving manatees without enough to eat.

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Science - June 22, 2021 at 02:15AM - As Seagrass Habitats Decline, Florida Manatees Are Dying Of Starvation

NPR News: Cleveland Wants 'Climate Justice.' Can The Biden Administration Help?

Cleveland Wants 'Climate Justice.' Can The Biden Administration Help?
The White House wants to fight climate change in ways that also remove economic and racial disparities. The city of Cleveland has a plan that describes what that might mean.

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Science - June 21, 2021 at 04:09PM - Cleveland Wants 'Climate Justice.' Can The Biden Administration Help?

NPR News: Enthusiastic Amateurs Advance Science As They Hunt For Exotic Mushrooms

Enthusiastic Amateurs Advance Science As They Hunt For Exotic Mushrooms
Scientists who study mushrooms get a boost from a network of sophisticated aficianados who tromp through the forests observing oddball species and sharing valuable information about their finds.

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Science - June 20, 2021 at 08:00PM - Enthusiastic Amateurs Advance Science As They Hunt For Exotic Mushrooms

NPR News: To Keep Your Brain Young, Take Some Tips From Our Earliest Ancestors

To Keep Your Brain Young, Take Some Tips From Our Earliest Ancestors
Without a cure for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, prevention is paramount. Habits that helped early humans thrive still make sense: a varied diet, exercise and an engaging social life.

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Science - June 18, 2021 at 04:00PM - To Keep Your Brain Young, Take Some Tips From Our Earliest Ancestors

NPR News: Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemic

Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemic
A new CDC study finds that people who provide unpaid care for their children or adult loved ones are twice as likely as noncaregivers to have experienced depression or anxiety, or thoughts of suicide.

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Science - June 18, 2021 at 04:53AM - Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemic

NPR News: The First 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Has Been Discovered In Washington State

The First 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Has Been Discovered In Washington State
Because of its withered condition and the fact that male giant hornets don't typically emerge until July, officials believe the hornet was likely from a previous season and just recently found.

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Science - June 18, 2021 at 12:24AM - The First 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Has Been Discovered In Washington State

NPR News: Pfizer's COVID Vaccine In Teens And Myocarditis: What You Need To Know

Pfizer's COVID Vaccine In Teens And Myocarditis: What You Need To Know
Health officials are investigating reports of mostly mild, temporary and treatable heart inflammation that may or may not be causally linked to vaccination with with an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19.

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Science - June 17, 2021 at 10:17PM - Pfizer's COVID Vaccine In Teens And Myocarditis: What You Need To Know

NPR News: The Mystery of the Origins of the Pandemic: Can It Be Solved?

The Mystery of the Origins of the Pandemic: Can It Be Solved?
The world is calling on China to cooperate with investigations into the source of SARS-CoV-2. Will this pressure be fruitful — or could it backfire?

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Science - June 17, 2021 at 08:08PM - The Mystery of the Origins of the Pandemic: Can It Be Solved?

NPR News: The Father Of The Web Is Selling The Source Code As An NFT

The Father Of The Web Is Selling The Source Code As An NFT
The original source code for the World Wide Web, written by British computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee, is being auctioned as a non-fungible token.

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Science - June 17, 2021 at 07:33PM - The Father Of The Web Is Selling The Source Code As An NFT

NPR News: Bariatric Surgery Works, But Isn't Offered To Most Teens Who Have Severe Obesity

Bariatric Surgery Works, But Isn't Offered To Most Teens Who Have Severe Obesity
Experts now say the procedure is the most effective treatment for severe childhood obesity, which affects a growing number of kids. But stigma and insurers often stand in the way.

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Science - June 17, 2021 at 04:04PM - Bariatric Surgery Works, But Isn't Offered To Most Teens Who Have Severe Obesity

NPR News: 5 Ways To Stop Summer Colds From Making The Rounds In Your Family

5 Ways To Stop Summer Colds From Making The Rounds In Your Family
Run-of-the-mill runny noses and coughs are back, after a break during the pandemic's height, when so many of us were circulating less and wearing masks. Here's how to keep household viruses at bay.

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Science - June 16, 2021 at 04:00PM - 5 Ways To Stop Summer Colds From Making The Rounds In Your Family

NPR News: It's Personal: Zoom'd Out Workplace Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return

It's Personal: Zoom'd Out Workplace Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return
Before the pandemic, the Janelia Research Campus was a hive of collaboration. Now, as researchers return to their offices and labs, they're eager to restore the connections lost this past year.

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Science - June 14, 2021 at 04:08PM - It's Personal: Zoom'd Out Workplace Ready For Face-To-Face Conversations To Return

NPR News: Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines

Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines
The system is designed to provide early warning of what might or might not be actual side-effects. But anti-vaccine groups are bending the data to their own ends.

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Science - June 14, 2021 at 04:00PM - Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines

NPR News: 'Crazy Worms' Threaten America's Trees — And (Gasp!) Our Maple Syrup

'Crazy Worms' Threaten America's Trees — And (Gasp!) Our Maple Syrup
The invasive worms, which reproduce rapidly, are creating havoc in forests. They thrash around so violently that they can jump out of a person's hand. They also lose their tail — on purpose.

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Science - June 13, 2021 at 06:00PM - 'Crazy Worms' Threaten America's Trees — And (Gasp!) Our Maple Syrup

NPR News: Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It
President Biden's climate plans call for spending big on energy efficiency. New research could help make sure it actually targets the poor and minority households that most need it.

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Science - June 13, 2021 at 06:00PM - Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

NPR News: Coming Soon To An Atlas Near You: A Fifth Ocean

Coming Soon To An Atlas Near You: A Fifth Ocean
National Geographic has recognized the Southern Ocean as the fifth official ocean. The cartographic update doesn't surprise researchers who study the importance of the waters surrounding Antarctica.

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Science - June 12, 2021 at 05:38AM - Coming Soon To An Atlas Near You: A Fifth Ocean

NPR News: Mandë Holford: Could Snail Venom Someday Save Your Life?

Mandë Holford: Could Snail Venom Someday Save Your Life?
Cone snails are deadly sea predators; their venom can kill fish and even humans. But chemical biologist Mandë Holford says that powerful venom can actually be used for good — to treat human diseases.

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Science - June 11, 2021 at 09:22PM - Mandë Holford: Could Snail Venom Someday Save Your Life?

NPR News: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: Why The Strange and Wonderful Parrot Fish Is In Trouble

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: Why The Strange and Wonderful Parrot Fish Is In Trouble
Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is obsessed with one research subject — the parrot fish. She says there is urgent work to be done to save them and their home, the coral reefs.

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Science - June 11, 2021 at 09:21PM - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson: Why The Strange and Wonderful Parrot Fish Is In Trouble

NPR News: Marah Hardt: What Can We Learn From The Sex Lives Of Fish?

Marah Hardt: What Can We Learn From The Sex Lives Of Fish?
Marine biologist Marah Hardt is fascinated with the mating habits of marine life. If we want to save the oceans, she says we have to understand the weird and whimsical sex that helps populate it.

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Science - June 11, 2021 at 09:20PM - Marah Hardt: What Can We Learn From The Sex Lives Of Fish?

NPR News: Catherine Mohr: A Love Story... That Begins With A Sea Urchin

Catherine Mohr: A Love Story... That Begins With A Sea Urchin
Catherine Mohr shares the story of a scuba diving trip gone wrong, where getting stabbed by a sea urchin transformed her relationship with the ocean... and ultimately led her to the love of her life.

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Science - June 11, 2021 at 09:18PM - Catherine Mohr: A Love Story... That Begins With A Sea Urchin

NPR News: El Salvador Plans To Use Electricity Generated From Volcanoes To Mine Bitcoin

El Salvador Plans To Use Electricity Generated From Volcanoes To Mine Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining has taken a lot of heat for being harmful to the environment since it requires massive amounts of electricity to generate the invisible currency.

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Science - June 11, 2021 at 04:00PM - El Salvador Plans To Use Electricity Generated From Volcanoes To Mine Bitcoin

NPR News: Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Are Turning Up On California's Beaches

Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Are Turning Up On California's Beaches
The blood-sucking critters are capable of thriving along the western coast, according to new research. Though experts don't exactly know how they're picking up the bacteria that causes the illness.

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Science - June 11, 2021 at 12:17PM - Lyme Disease-Carrying Ticks Are Turning Up On California's Beaches

NPR News: A Subway Microbe Map Shows Life In Cities Around The World

A Subway Microbe Map Shows Life In Cities Around The World
A team of more than 900 international researchers and volunteers has assembled an atlas of microorganisms present in the subways of 60 cities around the world.

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Science - June 11, 2021 at 03:12AM - A Subway Microbe Map Shows Life In Cities Around The World

NPR News: What Causes The Northern Lights? Scientists Finally Know For Sure

What Causes The Northern Lights? Scientists Finally Know For Sure
An article suggests the natural light show starts when disturbances on the sun pull on Earth's magnetic field, creating cosmic waves that launch electrons into the atmosphere to form the aurora.

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Science - June 10, 2021 at 04:00PM - What Causes The Northern Lights? Scientists Finally Know For Sure

NPR News: In Montana, Crisis Support Teams Offer Alternatives To Policing Mental Health

In Montana, Crisis Support Teams Offer Alternatives To Policing Mental Health
Montana now has six mobile crisis response teams — up from one in 2019 — with more in the works. Each team has a different makeup, but all use mental health support to diffuse tricky situations.

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Science - June 10, 2021 at 04:00PM - In Montana, Crisis Support Teams Offer Alternatives To Policing Mental Health

NPR News: How To See The 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse On Thursday

How To See The 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse On Thursday
Early risers across the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see an eclipse Thursday morning when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

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Science - June 9, 2021 at 11:07PM - How To See The 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse On Thursday

NPR News: Women Now Drink As Much As Men And Suffer Health Effects More Quickly

Women Now Drink As Much As Men And Suffer Health Effects More Quickly
Women aren't just upping their drinking, researchers say. Increasingly they are "drinking to cope," instead of for pleasure — which accelerates the risk of alcohol use disorder and its health damage.

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Science - June 9, 2021 at 04:18PM - Women Now Drink As Much As Men And Suffer Health Effects More Quickly

NPR News: A Cicada-Infested Engine Is To Blame For Biden's Press Corps Travel Delays

A Cicada-Infested Engine Is To Blame For Biden's Press Corps Travel Delays
A plane carrying dozens of journalists abroad to follow President Biden's trip to Europe was delayed several hours due to cicadas that filled the plane's engine.

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Science - June 9, 2021 at 04:05PM - A Cicada-Infested Engine Is To Blame For Biden's Press Corps Travel Delays

NPR News: The Drought In The Western U.S. Is Getting Bad. Climate Change Is Making It Worse

The Drought In The Western U.S. Is Getting Bad. Climate Change Is Making It Worse
A record dry year is creating extreme drought in the West. But even if it rains, climate change will continue to shrink the water supply for millions of people.

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Science - June 9, 2021 at 04:00PM - The Drought In The Western U.S. Is Getting Bad. Climate Change Is Making It Worse

NPR News: The Highly Contagious Delta Variant Is On The Rise In the U.S.

The Highly Contagious Delta Variant Is On The Rise In the U.S.
The variant accounts for more than 6% of all infections in the U.S. and in some Western states is responsible for more than 18% of cases.

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Science - June 9, 2021 at 08:07AM - The Highly Contagious Delta Variant Is On The Rise In the U.S.

NPR News: A U.S.-Funded Study Of Whales' Hearing Is Going Ahead Despite Concerns For The Whales

A U.S.-Funded Study Of Whales' Hearing Is Going Ahead Despite Concerns For The Whales
An international team of scientists is preparing to trap a dozen baleen whales off the coast of Norway and conduct hearing tests on them. It could inform decisions on military and business projects.

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Science - June 9, 2021 at 04:28AM - A U.S.-Funded Study Of Whales' Hearing Is Going Ahead Despite Concerns For The Whales

NPR News: As Long As A Basketball Court: Australia's Largest Dinosaur Confirmed

As Long As A Basketball Court: Australia's Largest Dinosaur Confirmed
"Cooper," a gargantuan dinosaur that roamed the Outback, is first of its kind found outside South America. The new species had long necks and tails, four legs and ate plants.

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Science - June 8, 2021 at 11:55PM - As Long As A Basketball Court: Australia's Largest Dinosaur Confirmed

NPR News: Microscopic Multi-Celled Organism Survives 24,000 Years In Siberia

Microscopic Multi-Celled Organism Survives 24,000 Years In Siberia
The organism had been napping in permafrost before scientists found it. It was in a state of suspended animation in the Russian Arctic, but snapped back to life after being thawed.

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Science - June 8, 2021 at 04:52PM - Microscopic Multi-Celled Organism Survives 24,000 Years In Siberia

NPR News: Apparently, Crows Love Luxurious Ant Baths. This Is What It Looks Like

Apparently, Crows Love Luxurious Ant Baths. This Is What It Looks Like
Canadian photographer Tony Austin captured a crow in the process of "anting" — spreading ants on itself on purpose. At first, he confesses, he had no idea what he was looking at.

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Science - June 8, 2021 at 02:41AM - Apparently, Crows Love Luxurious Ant Baths. This Is What It Looks Like

NPR News: NASA Is About To Fly By The Largest Moon In The Solar System

NASA Is About To Fly By The Largest Moon In The Solar System
NASA's Juno spacecraft will travel to 645 miles above the surface of the solar system's largest moon, Ganymede, on Monday.

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Science - June 7, 2021 at 06:22PM - NASA Is About To Fly By The Largest Moon In The Solar System

NPR News: The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align
For a long time, the Catholic Church rejected scientific findings that conflicted with its doctrine, even persecuting Galileo. Now the Vatican looks to promote its observatory as a bridge to science.

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Science - June 6, 2021 at 05:03PM - The Vatican's Space Observatory Wants To See Stars And Faith Align

NPR News: New Type Of COVID Vaccine Could Debut Soon

New Type Of COVID Vaccine Could Debut Soon
Instead of putting genetic instructions into people whose cells then make a viral protein, the vaccines from Novavax, Medicago and Sanofi carry a spike protein payload.

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Science - June 6, 2021 at 05:02PM - New Type Of COVID Vaccine Could Debut Soon

NPR News: California Approves Pilot Program For Driverless Rides

California Approves Pilot Program For Driverless Rides
California is allowing the company Cruise to offer free rides to passengers in its driverless cars — without safety drivers on board.

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Science - June 6, 2021 at 06:23AM - California Approves Pilot Program For Driverless Rides

NPR News: The Ship Sinking Off Sri Lanka Looks Like A Lasting Environmental Disaster

The Ship Sinking Off Sri Lanka Looks Like A Lasting Environmental Disaster
Waves of plastic pellets are washing up on beaches in Sri Lanka. Marine biologist Asha de Vos says the microplastics are spreading in the water and scientists don't yet understand the full effects.

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Science - June 6, 2021 at 01:03AM - The Ship Sinking Off Sri Lanka Looks Like A Lasting Environmental Disaster

NPR News: So You're Thinking About Eating A Cicada: Tips From A Cicada Enthusiast

So You're Thinking About Eating A Cicada: Tips From A Cicada Enthusiast
So you're thinking about eating a cicada. Cicada enthusiast Dr. Cortni Borgerson shares some things to know before heading out and what to do once you've actually harvested them.

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Science - June 5, 2021 at 03:10AM - So You're Thinking About Eating A Cicada: Tips From A Cicada Enthusiast

NPR News: United Airlines Wants to Revive Supersonic Travel. But What About Climate Change?

United Airlines Wants to Revive Supersonic Travel. But What About Climate Change?
Boom Supersonic's Overture is designed to travel twice as fast as current airliners and complete transcontinental flights in roughly half the time. Passenger flights are expected to begin in 2029.

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Science - June 3, 2021 at 11:59PM - United Airlines Wants to Revive Supersonic Travel. But What About Climate Change?

NPR News: How UFO Sightings Went From Conspiracy Theory To A Serious Government Inquiry

How UFO Sightings Went From Conspiracy Theory To A Serious Government Inquiry
Have alien spacecraft been buzzing across Earth's skies? Turns out it's not just people in tin-foil hats asking that question — it's the U.S. government.

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Science - June 4, 2021 at 10:32PM - How UFO Sightings Went From Conspiracy Theory To A Serious Government Inquiry

NPR News: U.S. Sending 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccines To Mexico Border Cities, Resort Spots

U.S. Sending 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccines To Mexico Border Cities, Resort Spots
Mexico has reported more than 2.4 million confirmed coronavirus cases with more than 228,000 deaths, as of Thursday. Targeting the shots toward tourist areas is a bid to boost the country's economy.

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Science - June 4, 2021 at 02:05PM - U.S. Sending 1 Million Coronavirus Vaccines To Mexico Border Cities, Resort Spots

NPR News: Right Whales Are Shrinking In Numbers— New Study Shows They're Also Shrinking In Size

Right Whales Are Shrinking In Numbers— New Study Shows They're Also Shrinking In Size
North Atlantic right whales now grow about three feet shorter than they did 40 years ago. Research suggests a leading cause is the damage human activity inflicts on the critically endangered mammals.

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Science - June 4, 2021 at 03:12AM - Right Whales Are Shrinking In Numbers— New Study Shows They're Also Shrinking In Size

NPR News: A Single Fire Killed At Least 10% Of The World's Giant Sequoias, Study Says

A Single Fire Killed At Least 10% Of The World's Giant Sequoias, Study Says
"I cannot overemphasize how mind-blowing this is for all of us. These trees have lived for thousands of years," said a scientist from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

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Science - June 3, 2021 at 11:07PM - A Single Fire Killed At Least 10% Of The World's Giant Sequoias, Study Says

NPR News: Endangered Right Whales Are Shrinking. Scientists Blame Commercial Fishing Gear

Endangered Right Whales Are Shrinking. Scientists Blame Commercial Fishing Gear
A new study concludes that endangered right whales born today will end up smaller than adult whales in the past. Researchers say stress from getting caught in fishing gear stunts the mammals' growth

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Science - June 3, 2021 at 10:06PM - Endangered Right Whales Are Shrinking. Scientists Blame Commercial Fishing Gear

NPR News: Why NASA Is Blasting Water Bears And Bobtail Squid Into Space

Why NASA Is Blasting Water Bears And Bobtail Squid Into Space
The animals are being launched into the cosmos as NASA researchers attempt to learn more about how the conditions of spaceflight can affect biological organisms and, by extension, future astronauts.

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Science - June 3, 2021 at 09:49PM - Why NASA Is Blasting Water Bears And Bobtail Squid Into Space

NPR News: The Secret To Better Soft-Bodied Robots Might Be Found In Elephant Trunks

The Secret To Better Soft-Bodied Robots Might Be Found In Elephant Trunks
The Army is paying for investigations on the physics of elephant trunks — and researchers say these versatile appendages may hold clues for designing better soft-bodied robots.

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Science - June 3, 2021 at 03:29AM - The Secret To Better Soft-Bodied Robots Might Be Found In Elephant Trunks

NPR News: Why Jumping Spiders Spend All Night Hanging Out—Literally

Why Jumping Spiders Spend All Night Hanging Out—Literally
Little is known about the night-time habits of tiny creatures all around us. Take the jumping spider--it mysteriously can spend much of the night suspended in mid-air, hanging by a thread.

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Science - June 2, 2021 at 03:12AM - Why Jumping Spiders Spend All Night Hanging Out—Literally

NPR News: Alpha, Beta Instead Of Britain, South Africa. Why The WHO Is Renaming COVID Variants

Alpha, Beta Instead Of Britain, South Africa. Why The WHO Is Renaming COVID Variants
The new names won't replace the scientific names already assigned to new variants, but the WHO said it's making the change to help avoid fueling stigma towards nations where new variants arise.

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Science - June 1, 2021 at 10:28PM - Alpha, Beta Instead Of Britain, South Africa. Why The WHO Is Renaming COVID Variants

NPR News: WHO Will Turn To The Greek Alphabet To Help Avoid Stigma Around Coronavirus Variants

WHO Will Turn To The Greek Alphabet To Help Avoid Stigma Around Coronavirus Variants
The new names won't replace the scientific names already assigned to new variants, but the WHO said it's making the change to help avoid fueling stigma towards nations where new variants arise.

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Science - June 1, 2021 at 10:28PM - WHO Will Turn To The Greek Alphabet To Help Avoid Stigma Around Coronavirus Variants