NPR News: To Stop Extreme Wildfires, California Is Learning From ... Florida?

To Stop Extreme Wildfires, California Is Learning From ... Florida?
Another destructive fire season has Western states searching for ways to prevent it. The Southeast just might have the answers: setting controlled fires before the wildfires come.

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Science - August 31, 2021 at 04:08PM - To Stop Extreme Wildfires, California Is Learning From ... Florida?

NPR News: These Researchers May Have Just Found The Planet's Northernmost Island

These Researchers May Have Just Found The Planet's Northernmost Island
The scientists initially thought they had arrived at Oodaaq, an island discovered in 1978. They instead wound up on an undiscovered island further north.

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Science - August 31, 2021 at 07:34AM - These Researchers May Have Just Found The Planet's Northernmost Island

NPR News: Immunity To COVID-19 Could Last Longer Than You'd Think

Immunity To COVID-19 Could Last Longer Than You'd Think
New studies look at how the mRNA vaccine affects the cells in your body in the short run and the long run. The findings are a counterpoint to concerns about waning immunity,

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Science - August 31, 2021 at 05:20AM - Immunity To COVID-19 Could Last Longer Than You'd Think

NPR News: As Schools Reopen, Child Psychiatrists Expect To See A Surge Of Kids Who Need Help

As Schools Reopen, Child Psychiatrists Expect To See A Surge Of Kids Who Need Help
Many kids are feeling anxious about returning to school. Mental health providers say that kids with past trauma and pre-existing mental illness are the most vulnerable.

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Science - August 31, 2021 at 12:46AM - As Schools Reopen, Child Psychiatrists Expect To See A Surge Of Kids Who Need Help

NPR News: How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida

How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida
Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana this weekend. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm.

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Science - August 30, 2021 at 10:41PM - How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida

NPR News: A U.S. Intelligence Report Fails To Pinpoint COVID's Origins

A U.S. Intelligence Report Fails To Pinpoint COVID's Origins
After a 90-day review, U.S investigators did not turn up any clear answer on whether the coronavirus hopped from an animal to a human — or somehow escaped from a lab.

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Science - August 28, 2021 at 06:15AM - A U.S. Intelligence Report Fails To Pinpoint COVID's Origins

NPR News: Space Travel Is Taking Off, But Companies Also Want To Sell Things From Outer Space

Space Travel Is Taking Off, But Companies Also Want To Sell Things From Outer Space
Who owns the moon? Space travel is getting easier and cheaper and now companies and NASA are trying to establish a market for things from outer space.

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Science - August 28, 2021 at 03:48AM - Space Travel Is Taking Off, But Companies Also Want To Sell Things From Outer Space

NPR News: Coronavirus FAQ: How Does The 6 Feet/15 Minutes Rule Apply To The Delta Variant?

Coronavirus FAQ: How Does The 6 Feet/15 Minutes Rule Apply To The Delta Variant?
It was drummed into our brains: Stay 6 feet from others! Limit close contact to 15 minutes. With the highly contagious delta variant, do we need to rethink those numbers?

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Science - August 28, 2021 at 02:36AM - Coronavirus FAQ: How Does The 6 Feet/15 Minutes Rule Apply To The Delta Variant?

NPR News: Children's Mental Health Gets Millions In Funding From The Biden Administration

Children's Mental Health Gets Millions In Funding From The Biden Administration
The Biden administration is announcing millions in new funding for mental health awareness, training, and treatment.

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Science - August 27, 2021 at 08:45PM - Children's Mental Health Gets Millions In Funding From The Biden Administration

NPR News: Western Europe Can Expect More Heavy Rainfall And Fatal Floods As The Climate Warms

Western Europe Can Expect More Heavy Rainfall And Fatal Floods As The Climate Warms
The World Weather Attribution initiative has issued a report that said July's historic flooding in Europe is more likely to happen today due to global warming.

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Science - August 27, 2021 at 04:00PM - Western Europe Can Expect More Heavy Rainfall And Fatal Floods As The Climate Warms

NPR News: Does Your Kid's Classroom Need An Air Purifier? Here's How You Can Make One Yourself

Does Your Kid's Classroom Need An Air Purifier? Here's How You Can Make One Yourself
With some high-quality air filters, and a lot of duct tape, some teachers are making DIY air purifiers – one that was designed by experts but can be built by amateurs.

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Science - August 27, 2021 at 12:35AM - Does Your Kid's Classroom Need An Air Purifier? Here's How You Can Make One Yourself

NPR News: Johnson & Johnson Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine May Have Big Benefits

Johnson & Johnson Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine May Have Big Benefits
The company said that when study participants were given a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Science - August 25, 2021 at 06:57PM - Johnson & Johnson Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine May Have Big Benefits

NPR News: Scientists Are Working To Make Sense Of 'Long COVID' And Its 203 Possible Symptoms

Scientists Are Working To Make Sense Of 'Long COVID' And Its 203 Possible Symptoms
It's not clear why some people who get COVID-19 are plagued with symptoms for many months after being infected, but scientists are investigating what's behind these "long haul" cases.

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Science - August 25, 2021 at 03:26AM - Scientists Are Working To Make Sense Of 'Long COVID' And Its 203 Possible Symptoms

NPR News: A Vaccine For Young Children Is Not Likely Until The End Of Year, NIH Director Says

A Vaccine For Young Children Is Not Likely Until The End Of Year, NIH Director Says
The director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, says that after vaccine companies submit their trial data, the FDA will have to review it, which could take time.

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Science - August 24, 2021 at 11:51PM - A Vaccine For Young Children Is Not Likely Until The End Of Year, NIH Director Says

NPR News: Agriculture Officials Really Want Those Spotted Lanternflies Gone, Gone, Gone

Agriculture Officials Really Want Those Spotted Lanternflies Gone, Gone, Gone
Pennsylvania officials are giving the following advice to those who encounter the pesky invasive insects: "Kill it! Squash it, smash it ... just get rid of it."

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Science - August 24, 2021 at 11:50PM - Agriculture Officials Really Want Those Spotted Lanternflies Gone, Gone, Gone

NPR News: It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine's Name Came To Be

It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine's Name Came To Be
Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Along with that approval process is the companies' new brand name for the vaccine: Comirnaty.

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Science - August 24, 2021 at 03:22PM - It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine's Name Came To Be

NPR News: Biden To Receive A Classified Report On The Origins Of COVID-19

Biden To Receive A Classified Report On The Origins Of COVID-19
It has been 90 days since President Biden ordered a review into the origins of the coronavirus. Many scientists believe it likely came from nature, others say it may have leaked from a lab in China.

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Science - August 24, 2021 at 04:05PM - Biden To Receive A Classified Report On The Origins Of COVID-19

NPR News: It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How One Of The COVID-19 Vaccines' Name Came To Be

It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How One Of The COVID-19 Vaccines' Name Came To Be
Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine has been given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Along with that approval process is the companies' new brand name for the vaccine: Comirnaty.

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Science - August 24, 2021 at 03:22PM - It's Pronounced Koe-mir'-na-tee. How One Of The COVID-19 Vaccines' Name Came To Be

NPR News: The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality.

The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality.
At least 21 people died in floods in Tennessee over the weekend. Such dangerous flash flooding is a hallmark of climate change.

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Science - August 24, 2021 at 12:04AM - The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality.

NPR News: New Evidence Points To Antibodies As A Reliable Indicator Of Vaccine Protection

New Evidence Points To Antibodies As A Reliable Indicator Of Vaccine Protection
After vaccination, antibody levels can help predict how much protection a COVID shot offers, scientists are learning. The finding could speed up the development of future vaccines.

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Science - August 23, 2021 at 04:00PM - New Evidence Points To Antibodies As A Reliable Indicator Of Vaccine Protection

NPR News: Scientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of Flame

Scientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of Flame
Big wildfires create their own weather, and can even spawn tornadoes swirling with smoke and flame. Researchers are trying to determine how often they occur.

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Science - August 23, 2021 at 04:00PM - Scientists Are Learning More About Fire Tornadoes, The Spinning Funnels Of Flame

NPR News: How Rape Affects Memory And The Brain, And Why More Police Need To Know About This

How Rape Affects Memory And The Brain, And Why More Police Need To Know About This
How a sexual assault survivor is questioned by police can greatly influence the ability to access memories of that traumatic incident. Better interview techniques might help solve more cases.

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Science - August 22, 2021 at 06:00PM - How Rape Affects Memory And The Brain, And Why More Police Need To Know About This

NPR News: NASA Wants To Return To The Moon By 2024, But The Spacesuits Won't Be Ready

NASA Wants To Return To The Moon By 2024, But The Spacesuits Won't Be Ready
Delays in multiple parts of the program — including holdups in developing new spacesuits — make the 2024 goal out of reach, NASA's inspector general says.

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Science - August 22, 2021 at 12:01AM - NASA Wants To Return To The Moon By 2024, But The Spacesuits Won't Be Ready

NPR News: Many ERs Fail People Who Struggle With Addiction. These New Approaches Might Help

Many ERs Fail People Who Struggle With Addiction. These New Approaches Might Help
Starting treatment for addiction in the emergency room greatly improves the chances recovery will last, experts say. Cutting red tape, hiring advocates and Uber vouchers can all make a difference.

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Science - August 21, 2021 at 06:00PM - Many ERs Fail People Who Struggle With Addiction. These New Approaches Might Help

NPR News: A California School District Mandates Vaccines For Eligible Students

A California School District Mandates Vaccines For Eligible Students
Local teachers' unions were in strong support of a vaccine mandate for students, a district spokesman told NPR.

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Science - August 21, 2021 at 04:04AM - A California School District Mandates Vaccines For Eligible Students

NPR News: Rain Fell On The Peak Of Greenland's Ice Sheet For The First Time In Recorded History

Rain Fell On The Peak Of Greenland's Ice Sheet For The First Time In Recorded History
According to scientists, rain fell for several hours on an area 10,551 feet in elevation on Aug. 14, an unprecedented occurrence for a location that rarely sees temperatures above freezing.

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Science - August 20, 2021 at 10:00PM - Rain Fell On The Peak Of Greenland's Ice Sheet For The First Time In Recorded History

NPR News: A Texas Lab Performs Crucial Testing For Pfizer's COVID Vaccine

A Texas Lab Performs Crucial Testing For Pfizer's COVID Vaccine
The lab has access to a high-security facility that Pfizer needed to prove its COVID-19 vaccine was working. Now the scientists there are testing the vaccine's effectiveness against viral variants.

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Science - August 20, 2021 at 04:07PM - A Texas Lab Performs Crucial Testing For Pfizer's COVID Vaccine

NPR News: Bats Love To Babble — Just Like Humans

Bats Love To Babble — Just Like Humans
New research finds that sac-winged bat pups — a species of bat found in Central and South America — like to "babble" in ways that are remarkably similar to human babies.

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Science - August 20, 2021 at 03:47AM - Bats Love To Babble — Just Like Humans

NPR News: COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's What You Need To Know

COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's What You Need To Know
If all goes to plan, Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna shots can get a third dose eight months after their last jab. Here's why health officials think you'll need one.

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Science - August 19, 2021 at 04:00PM - COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here's What You Need To Know

NPR News: Researchers Studying Daddy Longlegs' Genes Created A 'Daddy Shortlegs'

Researchers Studying Daddy Longlegs' Genes Created A 'Daddy Shortlegs'
The arachnids, also known as harvestmen, can use their legs like a curling marsupial tail — or as a sensor, or for courtship. They can also simply detach one, in case of emergency.

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Science - August 19, 2021 at 01:58AM - Researchers Studying Daddy Longlegs' Genes Created A 'Daddy Shortlegs'

NPR News: Outdoor Workers Could Face Far More Dangerous Heat By 2065 Because Of Climate Change

Outdoor Workers Could Face Far More Dangerous Heat By 2065 Because Of Climate Change
A new report warns that outdoor workers are at risk of lost wages and dire health consequences if greenhouse gas pollution continues. People of color are especially vulnerable to harm.

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Science - August 18, 2021 at 04:12AM - Outdoor Workers Could Face Far More Dangerous Heat By 2065 Because Of Climate Change

NPR News: Even Moderate COVID Restrictions Can Slow The Spread Of The Virus — If They're Timely

Even Moderate COVID Restrictions Can Slow The Spread Of The Virus — If They're Timely
Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who combed through states' data. When they start and how long they last matters.

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Science - August 17, 2021 at 04:00PM - Even Moderate COVID Restrictions Can Slow The Spread Of The Virus — If They're Timely

NPR News: 6 Things To Know If You're Immunocompromised And Considering A 3rd Shot

6 Things To Know If You're Immunocompromised And Considering A 3rd Shot
People with weakened immune systems who already got two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can now get a third shot. But exactly who is eligible? Here's what we know so far.

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Science - August 14, 2021 at 06:00PM - 6 Things To Know If You're Immunocompromised And Considering A 3rd Shot

NPR News: Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming

Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming
Scientists who warned of heat waves and rising seas this week also say that it's possible to avoid the worst effects of the warming climate. They're relying on computer models of the world economy.

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Science - August 14, 2021 at 06:00PM - Computer Models Of Civilization Offer Routes To Ending Global Warming

NPR News: Scientists Discover Not 1, But 2 New Dinosaur Species In China

Scientists Discover Not 1, But 2 New Dinosaur Species In China
Scientists analyzing fossils from the country's northwest regions say two specimens were from previously unknown species.

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Science - August 14, 2021 at 03:46AM - Scientists Discover Not 1, But 2 New Dinosaur Species In China

NPR News: July Was The Hottest Month In Recorded Human History

July Was The Hottest Month In Recorded Human History
The global combined land and ocean-surface temperature was 1.67 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average, according to NOAA, the hottest in 142 years of record-keeping.

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Science - August 14, 2021 at 03:12AM - July Was The Hottest Month In Recorded Human History

NPR News: A Study In Bangladesh Looks At What Does — And Does Not — Encourage Masking Up

A Study In Bangladesh Looks At What Does — And Does Not — Encourage Masking Up
Researchers looked at the impact of free masks, text reminders, celebrity endorsements. It's unclear If the best strategies will help counter anti-mask sentiment in the U.S. during the delta surge.

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Science - August 14, 2021 at 12:50AM - A Study In Bangladesh Looks At What Does — And Does Not — Encourage Masking Up

NPR News: Florida Gov. DeSantis Expands Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Amid COVID-19 Spike

Florida Gov. DeSantis Expands Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Amid COVID-19 Spike
Monoclonal antibodies can be used to treat people with mild to moderate COVID-19, but the treatment doesn't work for those who've already developed more severe symptoms or are hospitalized.

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Science - August 14, 2021 at 12:14AM - Florida Gov. DeSantis Expands Monoclonal Antibody Treatments Amid COVID-19 Spike

NPR News: 1st Live Asian Giant 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Spotted In Washington State

1st Live Asian Giant 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Spotted In Washington State
Entomologists confirm the report of the world's largest hornet — a worrisome invasive species that originates from East Asia and Japan — by a person in a rural area south of Vancouver.

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Science - August 13, 2021 at 09:41PM - 1st Live Asian Giant 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Spotted In Washington State

NPR News: Detainees Say ICE Is Not Protecting Them From COVID-19. ICE Says It Follows Protocols

Detainees Say ICE Is Not Protecting Them From COVID-19. ICE Says It Follows Protocols
"Many people had coronavirus," says asylum seeker Raudel, adding there's little social distancing or mask wearing, and sick and healthy people are mixed. ICE denies this but cases doubled since June.

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Science - August 13, 2021 at 04:04PM - Detainees Say ICE Is Not Protecting Them From COVID-19. ICE Says It Follows Protocols

NPR News: Got Plans For Sept 24, 2182? This Big Asteroid Might, Too.

Got Plans For Sept 24, 2182? This Big Asteroid Might, Too.
A NASA mission to a potentially dangerous asteroid has let researchers map out its future trajectory like never before.

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Science - August 12, 2021 at 03:15AM - Got Plans For Sept 24, 2182? This Big Asteroid Might, Too.

NPR News: Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up
Only about 23% of those currently pregnant in the U.S. have been vaccinated against COVID-19, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.

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Science - August 11, 2021 at 11:02PM - Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

NPR News: The CDC Said The Delta Variant Is As Contagious As Chickenpox. That's Not Accurate

The CDC Said The Delta Variant Is As Contagious As Chickenpox. That's Not Accurate
A leaked document compared it to the highly contagious children's disease. Data does not support this claim. Nonetheless, the delta variant is likely the world's most contagious respiratory disease.

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Science - August 11, 2021 at 04:28PM - The CDC Said The Delta Variant Is As Contagious As Chickenpox. That's Not Accurate

NPR News: Climate Report Co-Author: 'The Pile Of Evidence Is Now Enormous'

Climate Report Co-Author: 'The Pile Of Evidence Is Now Enormous'
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kim Cobb, one of the lead authors of the U.N.'s new landmark climate report, about the urgency of acting to lower emissions and how oceans are impacted by climate change.

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Science - August 11, 2021 at 03:40AM - Climate Report Co-Author: 'The Pile Of Evidence Is Now Enormous'

NPR News: Scientists May Have Found A Marker Of How Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Are

Scientists May Have Found A Marker Of How Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Are
Scientists have been looking for some kind of marker in the blood that could be used to predict whether a COVID-19 vaccine is working or not — now, they think they have one.

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Science - August 11, 2021 at 03:13AM - Scientists May Have Found A Marker Of How Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Are

NPR News: 3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate

3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate
The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 11:53PM - 3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate

NPR News: How 'The Pet Revolution' Unleashed A New Top Dog In America

How 'The Pet Revolution' Unleashed A New Top Dog In America
A new book argues we've seen a fundamental shift in the treatment of pets since 1998.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 05:30PM - How 'The Pet Revolution' Unleashed A New Top Dog In America

NPR News: How To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta Variant

How To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta Variant
Some public health experts are also parents of little kids, and have to strategize to keep those too young to be vaccinated safe from getting or spreading the delta variant. Here are their tips.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 04:00PM - How To Keep Your Child Safe From The Delta Variant

NPR News: Wildfire Risk Is Growing Everywhere, Even As More Americans Move Into Harm's Way

Wildfire Risk Is Growing Everywhere, Even As More Americans Move Into Harm's Way
There's a history of wildfire across America, a threat made worse by the warming climate. And more people are moving to fire-prone areas without realizing the danger.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 04:00PM - Wildfire Risk Is Growing Everywhere, Even As More Americans Move Into Harm's Way

NPR News: With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too

With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too
Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 08:54AM - With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too

NPR News: 1,000-Year-Old Remains May Be Of A Highly Respected Nonbinary Warrior, Study Finds

1,000-Year-Old Remains May Be Of A Highly Respected Nonbinary Warrior, Study Finds
Researchers using DNA analysis say a body buried in feminine clothing and with a sword was neither strictly male or female. The grave shows the high status of some nonbinary people in their community.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 06:05AM - 1,000-Year-Old Remains May Be Of A Highly Respected Nonbinary Warrior, Study Finds

NPR News: Climate Scientists Have Announced A Landmark Warning About The Future Of The Planet

Climate Scientists Have Announced A Landmark Warning About The Future Of The Planet
In a landmark report, the world's top climate scientists are warning that Earth is headed toward unprecedented warming. Preventing the worst effects will demand a U-turn away from use of fossil fuels.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 03:24AM - Climate Scientists Have Announced A Landmark Warning About The Future Of The Planet

NPR News: After 142 Years, Scientists Just Learned This West Coast Flower Is Carnivorous

After 142 Years, Scientists Just Learned This West Coast Flower Is Carnivorous
Carnivorous plants are rare, but now botanists say they've found one that's long been overlooked. It lives just outside Vancouver and in other parts of the Pacific Northwest.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 02:01AM - After 142 Years, Scientists Just Learned This West Coast Flower Is Carnivorous

NPR News: What The U.S. Can Do About The Dire Climate Change Report

What The U.S. Can Do About The Dire Climate Change Report
Allison Crimmins, who heads the National Climate Assessment, says the U.N.'s landmark report confirms the need for "significant, sustained action" to reduce emissions.

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Science - August 10, 2021 at 01:15AM - What The U.S. Can Do About The Dire Climate Change Report

NPR News: Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study

Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study
Some people have reported getting a lighter or heavier period after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Cause for concern? Doctors say no. Could it be a temporary side-effect? That's harder to determine.

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Science - August 9, 2021 at 04:00PM - Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study

NPR News: Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now

Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now
The U.N. has released the most comprehensive global climate science report ever. It is unequivocal: Humans must stop burning fossil fuels or suffer catastrophic impacts.

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Science - August 9, 2021 at 03:00PM - Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now

NPR News: Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High

Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High
Just shy of 24,000 coronavirus cases were reported in Florida on Friday, and its hospitals are feeling the pressure. Almost 44% of ICU beds in the state are occupied by COVID-19 patients.

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Science - August 9, 2021 at 09:59AM - Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High

NPR News: How A Meteorologist Does His Job When Climate Change Is Politicized

How A Meteorologist Does His Job When Climate Change Is Politicized
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci about the challenges of communicating about climate science during the weather report.

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Science - August 9, 2021 at 03:41AM - How A Meteorologist Does His Job When Climate Change Is Politicized

NPR News: COVID-19 Will Be With Us For Some Time. What Might That Look Like?

COVID-19 Will Be With Us For Some Time. What Might That Look Like?
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Dr. Matt McCarthy, author of Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic, about the threat of new COVID-19 variants and the recent rise in cases throughout the country.

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Science - August 9, 2021 at 03:36AM - COVID-19 Will Be With Us For Some Time. What Might That Look Like?

NPR News: One Of The Most Influential Voices In Vaccine Misinformation Is A Doctor

One Of The Most Influential Voices In Vaccine Misinformation Is A Doctor
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to researcher at University of Washington, Rachel Moran, about Dr. Joseph Mercola who experts say has been spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and the vaccine.

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Science - August 8, 2021 at 06:56PM - One Of The Most Influential Voices In Vaccine Misinformation Is A Doctor

NPR News: California Will Require Vaccines For Workers In Health Care Facilities

California Will Require Vaccines For Workers In Health Care Facilities
Workers in health care facilities will be required to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exemptions only for religious or valid medical reasons.

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Science - August 6, 2021 at 09:40PM - California Will Require Vaccines For Workers In Health Care Facilities

NPR News: A Citizen Scientist Gave The CDC A Head Start In A COVID-19 Outbreak Investigation

A Citizen Scientist Gave The CDC A Head Start In A COVID-19 Outbreak Investigation
A statistician compiled data to share with the CDC after friends kept testing positive after a week in Provincetown, Mass. It spurred an investigation that changed how officials saw the delta variant.

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Science - August 6, 2021 at 03:06AM - A Citizen Scientist Gave The CDC A Head Start In A COVID-19 Outbreak Investigation

NPR News: Mattel's Barbie Turns Women Of Science Including A COVID Vaccine Developer Into Dolls

Mattel's Barbie Turns Women Of Science Including A COVID Vaccine Developer Into Dolls
British professor Sarah Gilbert co-developed the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine. She and five other women in health care have Barbies in their image.

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Science - August 5, 2021 at 05:00PM - Mattel's Barbie Turns Women Of Science Including A COVID Vaccine Developer Into Dolls

NPR News: Serious Cases Remain Rare, But Coronavirus in Children On The Rise, Too

Serious Cases Remain Rare, But Coronavirus in Children On The Rise, Too
The number of children reportedly infected with COVID-19 more than tripled over a two week period in July. However, child hospitalizations and deaths related to the virus remain incredibly low.

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Science - August 5, 2021 at 05:28PM - Serious Cases Remain Rare, But Coronavirus in Children On The Rise, Too

NPR News: To Save A Huge, 24-Armed Sea Creature, Scientists Become Loving Foster Parents

To Save A Huge, 24-Armed Sea Creature, Scientists Become Loving Foster Parents
A mysterious disease is killing off the West Coast's enormous sunflower sea star, so researchers have launched an ambitious effort to breed this species in captivity.

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Science - August 4, 2021 at 04:00PM - To Save A Huge, 24-Armed Sea Creature, Scientists Become Loving Foster Parents

NPR News: Sports Science Is Changing How Female Olympians Train. It Could Help You, Too

Sports Science Is Changing How Female Olympians Train. It Could Help You, Too
U.S. Olympic heptathlete Annie Kunz says tracking her monthly cycles and learning she needs to eat more and get more naps when she's fatigued has already improved her athletic performance.

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Science - August 4, 2021 at 02:07AM - Sports Science Is Changing How Female Olympians Train. It Could Help You, Too

NPR News: Why Even The Most Elite Investors Do Dumb Things When Investing

Why Even The Most Elite Investors Do Dumb Things When Investing
A new study finds finance professionals fail at their jobs in a surprising way. There are lessons for all of us.

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Science - August 3, 2021 at 05:30PM - Why Even The Most Elite Investors Do Dumb Things When Investing