NPR News: The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens

The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens
Moderna says the FDA is looking into reports of a rare side effect — myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart muscle — in those who've gotten the shot.

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Science - November 1, 2021 at 06:32AM - The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens

NPR News: They call it 'climate injustice.' Here's how Sufia Khatun of Bangladesh is fighting it

They call it 'climate injustice.' Here's how Sufia Khatun of Bangladesh is fighting it
Cyclones come more often and the sea is rising, says this activist. Livelihoods and lives are threatened. Here's what she'd like to tell the nations gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit.

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Science - October 31, 2021 at 07:43PM - They call it 'climate injustice.' Here's how Sufia Khatun of Bangladesh is fighting it

NPR News: Female California condors reproduce without males for the first time

Female California condors reproduce without males for the first time
Genetic testing has revealed that some female California condors have been able to reproduce asexually.

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Science - October 31, 2021 at 06:57PM - Female California condors reproduce without males for the first time

NPR News: Here's why you might see the northern lights this Halloween weekend

Here's why you might see the northern lights this Halloween weekend
A solar flare eruption from earlier this week is expected to reach Earth on Saturday and Sunday, creating the potential for the aurora borealis to be visible across large parts of the U.S.

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Science - October 31, 2021 at 02:17AM - Here's why you might see the northern lights this Halloween weekend

NPR News: From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power

From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power
Maria Laura Rojas admits that climate change has not had an impact on her own life. But with empathy and determination, she'll speak out for the most vulnerable at the COP26 summit.

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Science - October 30, 2021 at 06:19PM - From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power

NPR News: Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia

Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia
A mysterious signal that appeared to be emanating from Proxima Centauri put scientists on a hunt to track down its source. What they found was that it had a decidedly earthbound origin.

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Science - October 30, 2021 at 06:02PM - Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia

NPR News: FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds

FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week.

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Science - October 30, 2021 at 02:21AM - FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds

NPR News: COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed

COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed
Pandemic predictions have been made — and then things would change. But based on models and studies (including a 1980s test that squirted virus up human noses), researchers have a new endgame thesis.

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Science - October 30, 2021 at 12:02AM - COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed

NPR News: Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?

Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?
mRNA vaccines are groundbreaking—but the mRNA inside them is fragile. Kathryn Whitehead explains how scientists have created the right "packing material" to safely deliver these to the right cells.

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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:52PM - Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?

NPR News: Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?

Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?
In rural areas, basic health care can be out of reach. Keller Rinaudo founded Zipline, a delivery company that uses drones to deliver necessary medical supplies within hours, even minutes.

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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:26PM - Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?

NPR News: Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?

Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?
Astrophysicist Erika Hamden spent 10 years building FIREBall, a telescope that reaches the stratosphere and looks for clues to how stars form. Launching it was more challenging than she ever imagined.

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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:24PM - Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?

NPR News: The number of young children with lead poisoning may be about to more than double

The number of young children with lead poisoning may be about to more than double
The CDC has unveiled a stringent new standard that's expected to bring the number of children ages 1 to 5 considered to have high blood lead levels from about 200,000 to about 500,000.

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Science - October 29, 2021 at 04:02AM - The number of young children with lead poisoning may be about to more than double

NPR News: Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought

Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought
Although spiders are sometimes thought of as being creepy crawly animals, new evidence suggests some get scared and assess danger in almost the same way as humans.

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Science - October 28, 2021 at 03:37AM - Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought

NPR News: The Pentagon says climate change is having a negative impact on national security

The Pentagon says climate change is having a negative impact on national security
The Department of Defense says climate change is an existential threat to national security. NPR's Noel King talks to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks about the department's new report.

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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:07PM - The Pentagon says climate change is having a negative impact on national security

NPR News: Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time

Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time
While researchers have found more than 4,000 planets in our own galaxy, this is the first time anyone has found what could be a planet that exists outside the Milky Way.

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Science - October 26, 2021 at 11:17PM - Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time

NPR News: Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science

Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science
The appeal of pumpkin spice has a lot to do with how we associate smells and flavors with fall — despite the fact that the flavoring doesn't contain any actual pumpkin.

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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:07PM - Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science

NPR News: If NASA green lights this interstellar mission, it could last 100 years

If NASA green lights this interstellar mission, it could last 100 years
Scientists who want to understand what's beyond our solar system have designed an interstellar spacecraft that could go out farther and faster than the famous Voyager probes.

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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:01PM - If NASA green lights this interstellar mission, it could last 100 years

NPR News: Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.

Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.
More than 55% of Black and Latino households reported facing serious financial problems in recent months, a new poll finds. And more than a quarter have depleted their savings.

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Science - October 26, 2021 at 01:53AM - Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.

NPR News: A photographer marries the worlds above and below the water in a single frame

A photographer marries the worlds above and below the water in a single frame
Photographer David Doubilet first dove below the surface at age 8 and has spent a lifetime making underwater images. He talks to NPR about his new book: Two Worlds: Above and Below the Sea.

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Science - October 25, 2021 at 11:00PM - A photographer marries the worlds above and below the water in a single frame

NPR News: The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect

The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect
A major climate meeting is about to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a pivotal moment in the struggle against climate change. But it's taking place in the midst of political tensions.

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Science - October 25, 2021 at 04:00PM - The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect

NPR News: The tongue-eating louse does exactly what its name suggests

The tongue-eating louse does exactly what its name suggests
It's the stuff of nightmares, or science fiction: a parasite that wants to get inside an animal's mouth, where it attacks — and replaces — the tongue.

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Science - October 24, 2021 at 04:15AM - The tongue-eating louse does exactly what its name suggests

NPR News: Scientists used a tiny brain implant to help a blind teacher see letters again

Scientists used a tiny brain implant to help a blind teacher see letters again
A former science teacher who's been blind for 16 years became able to see letters, discern objects' edges — and even play a Maggie Simpson video game.

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Science - October 24, 2021 at 02:34AM - Scientists used a tiny brain implant to help a blind teacher see letters again

NPR News: Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated

Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated
Only two-thirds of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death.

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Science - October 23, 2021 at 07:17PM - Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated

NPR News: Listen to the otherworldly sound of Martian wind

Listen to the otherworldly sound of Martian wind
Two microphones aboard the Perseverance Rover make it possible to listen in on the Red Planet. They've captured nearly five hours of sounds, including the Martian wind.

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Science - October 23, 2021 at 06:00PM - Listen to the otherworldly sound of Martian wind

NPR News: With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together

With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together
With students back at school this fall, classes sound almost normal — they just look a little different.

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Science - October 23, 2021 at 05:00PM - With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together

NPR News: People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant

People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant
A new coronavirus variant — known as delta plus — has cropped up in the U.K. There's concern it could be more dangerous than the highly contagious delta variant. What does the science actually show?

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Science - October 23, 2021 at 05:17AM - People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant

NPR News: An endangered Sumatran orangutan at the New Orleans zoo is expecting twins

An endangered Sumatran orangutan at the New Orleans zoo is expecting twins
The births will be the first for Menari, zoo officials say. She is expected to give deliver the twins sometime this winter.

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Science - October 22, 2021 at 07:34AM - An endangered Sumatran orangutan at the New Orleans zoo is expecting twins

NPR News: Researchers put a date on when the Vikings arrived in Canada: exactly 1,000 years ago

Researchers put a date on when the Vikings arrived in Canada: exactly 1,000 years ago
It's long been known that the Vikings arrived in the Americas sometime before Christopher Columbus. Now, a new article in the journal Nature pinpoints the exact year: 1021.

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Science - October 21, 2021 at 05:28PM - Researchers put a date on when the Vikings arrived in Canada: exactly 1,000 years ago

NPR News: Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic

Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
A family in Houston and a plumber in Maryland couldn't afford rent, which pushed them into crowded living quarters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that common predicament has increased viral spread.

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Science - October 21, 2021 at 04:00PM - Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic

NPR News: Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worse

Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worse
A Lancet medical journal report finds that human-caused climate change is worsening human health in just about every measurable way. It calls for more urgent action from world leaders.

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Science - October 21, 2021 at 05:31AM - Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worse

NPR News: Scientists made a wooden steak knife that's 3 times sharper than a steel blade

Scientists made a wooden steak knife that's 3 times sharper than a steel blade
Researchers have hardened wood and fashioned a knife out of it. It's three times sharper than steel and can slice through steak, and could be a sustainable alternative.

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Science - October 21, 2021 at 03:08AM - Scientists made a wooden steak knife that's 3 times sharper than a steel blade

NPR News: The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11

The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The White House says the U.S. has enough doses for the country's 28 million kids age 5-11 and has laid out a plan to get them inoculated quickly as soon as the vaccine is authorized for the age group.

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Science - October 20, 2021 at 10:08PM - The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11

NPR News: The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11

The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The White House says the U.S. has enough doses for the country's 28 million kids age 5-11 and has laid out a plan to get them inoculated quickly as soon as the vaccine is authorized for the age group.

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Science - October 20, 2021 at 10:08PM - The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11

NPR News: In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human

In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human
The kidney, which came from a genetically altered pig, worked normally and showed no signs of rejection. It's seen as a significant step toward using animal organs for life-saving transplants.

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Science - October 20, 2021 at 06:34PM - In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human

NPR News: Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'

Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'
The primatologist says it's crucial that young people know how positive action can still shift the frightening trajectories of climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the ongoing global pandemic.

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Science - October 19, 2021 at 06:28PM - Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'

NPR News: Fewer cars on the road during lockdowns was good news for frogs and salamanders

Fewer cars on the road during lockdowns was good news for frogs and salamanders
Fewer cars were on the road during pandemic lockdowns. And for Maine's frogs and salamanders, that translated to far fewer roadkill deaths.

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Science - October 19, 2021 at 03:40AM - Fewer cars on the road during lockdowns was good news for frogs and salamanders

NPR News: Satellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in California

Satellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in California
California wants to limit the water that farmers can pump from depleted aquifers. To enforce those limits, regulators are turning to remote sensing satellites.

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Science - October 19, 2021 at 02:40AM - Satellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in California

NPR News: NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection

NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection
A NASA spacecraft named Lucy rocketed into the sky Saturday morning on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids. Its roundabout journey will span nearly 4 billion miles.

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Science - October 16, 2021 at 07:49PM - NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection

NPR News: The dinosaur extinction led to lots of new mammals and birds — and snakes to eat them

The dinosaur extinction led to lots of new mammals and birds — and snakes to eat them
After the dinosaurs disappeared, the world saw an explosion of birds and mammals. But a study suggests a burst of new snakes appeared, too, with diets to match the newly expanding array of animals.

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Science - October 15, 2021 at 03:20AM - The dinosaur extinction led to lots of new mammals and birds — and snakes to eat them

NPR News: A meteorite crashes through a home in Canada, barely missing a woman's head

A meteorite crashes through a home in Canada, barely missing a woman's head
British Columbia resident Ruth Hamilton had a rude awakening earlier this month when a large meteorite plunged from space, through her roof and landed in her bed.

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Science - October 15, 2021 at 12:41AM - A meteorite crashes through a home in Canada, barely missing a woman's head

NPR News: Scientists discover sweet white flower is really a sneaky carnivore

Scientists discover sweet white flower is really a sneaky carnivore
Botanists discovered what some insects may have known for a long time: the false asphodel has an appetite for meat. The small hairs on the flower secrete an enzyme that traps and digests flies.

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Science - October 14, 2021 at 04:55PM - Scientists discover sweet white flower is really a sneaky carnivore

NPR News: With hospitals crowded from COVID, 1 in 5 American families delays health care

With hospitals crowded from COVID, 1 in 5 American families delays health care
Putting off surgeries or routine treatments for serious illnesses has become common during the pandemic, a new NPR/Harvard poll finds.

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Science - October 14, 2021 at 04:13PM - With hospitals crowded from COVID, 1 in 5 American families delays health care

NPR News: WHO's new team will investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic

WHO's new team will investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization is setting up a new committee to investigate the origins of the current pandemic and potential outbreaks in the future.

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Science - October 14, 2021 at 04:14AM - WHO's new team will investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic

NPR News: WHO launches a new group to study the origins of the coronavirus

WHO launches a new group to study the origins of the coronavirus
The World Health Organization advisory group will include scientists from the U.S., China and two dozen other countries and will study various hypotheses, including the possibility of a lab leak.

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Science - October 14, 2021 at 01:17AM - WHO launches a new group to study the origins of the coronavirus

NPR News: Study of COVID vaccine boosters suggests Moderna or Pfizer works best

Study of COVID vaccine boosters suggests Moderna or Pfizer works best
Should people who get a COVID booster get a different vaccine from their original shot? The results of a highly anticipated study suggest, that in some cases the answer may be yes.

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Science - October 14, 2021 at 12:06AM - Study of COVID vaccine boosters suggests Moderna or Pfizer works best

NPR News: FDA has authorized e-cigarettes for the first time, citing benefits for smokers

FDA has authorized e-cigarettes for the first time, citing benefits for smokers
FDA says data submitted by R.J. Reynolds showed its Vuse e-cigarettes helped smokers either quit or significantly reduce their use of cigarettes, the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.

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Science - October 13, 2021 at 03:41AM - FDA has authorized e-cigarettes for the first time, citing benefits for smokers

NPR News: A Nobel Prize For A Revolution In Economics

A Nobel Prize For A Revolution In Economics
David Card, Joshua Angrist, and Guido Imbens win a Nobel Prize for revolutionizing how economics is done.

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Science - October 12, 2021 at 05:30PM - A Nobel Prize For A Revolution In Economics

NPR News: An invasive plant is taking over the Kansas prairie. It may be too late to stop it

An invasive plant is taking over the Kansas prairie. It may be too late to stop it
In the land of the open prairie, an invasive plant is threatening to transform Kansas' grassland ecosystems into biodiversity wastelands. Researchers are running out of time to find ways to stop it.

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Science - October 12, 2021 at 04:03AM - An invasive plant is taking over the Kansas prairie. It may be too late to stop it

NPR News: Raising the price of fossil fuels to reflect the true social cost

Raising the price of fossil fuels to reflect the true social cost
Researchers at the International Monetary Fund say trillions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies are making greenhouse-gas-producing fuels cheaper than they should be and making climate change worse.

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Science - October 12, 2021 at 04:03AM - Raising the price of fossil fuels to reflect the true social cost

NPR News: Breakthrough COVID may not be as threatening as scientists thought

Breakthrough COVID may not be as threatening as scientists thought
Can a vaccinated person with a breakthrough infection infect others? Conventional wisdom says yes, but new research says it's not all that likely.

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Science - October 12, 2021 at 03:27AM - Breakthrough COVID may not be as threatening as scientists thought

NPR News: Merck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

Merck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
If approved, the medication would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19

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Science - October 11, 2021 at 07:51PM - Merck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

NPR News: William Shatner is bound for space, but the rest of us will have to wait

William Shatner is bound for space, but the rest of us will have to wait
New space companies are touting space tourism. But so far the final frontier has been the playground of the rich or famous, plus a few everyday folks who had a bit of luck.

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Science - October 11, 2021 at 04:00PM - William Shatner is bound for space, but the rest of us will have to wait

NPR News: Researchers found a new species of water bear fossilized in a hunk of ancient amber

Researchers found a new species of water bear fossilized in a hunk of ancient amber
Research into the evolution of tardigrades has been severely hindered by a lack of fossils. This new discovery could offer researchers insight into how the creatures lived millions of years ago.

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Science - October 8, 2021 at 02:03AM - Researchers found a new species of water bear fossilized in a hunk of ancient amber

NPR News: Diet soda may prompt food cravings, especially in women and people with obesity

Diet soda may prompt food cravings, especially in women and people with obesity
New research adds to growing concern over zero-calorie drinks. Consuming artificial sweeteners may confuse our body, leading to increased hunger and weight gain.

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Science - October 7, 2021 at 10:07PM - Diet soda may prompt food cravings, especially in women and people with obesity

NPR News: Pfizer officially asks the FDA to authorize its COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11

Pfizer officially asks the FDA to authorize its COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11
"With new cases in children in the U.S. continuing to be at a high level, this submission is an important step in our ongoing effort against #COVID19," the pharmaceutical giant said.

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Science - October 7, 2021 at 07:45PM - Pfizer officially asks the FDA to authorize its COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11

NPR News: New protections for California's aquifers are reshaping the state's Central Valley

New protections for California's aquifers are reshaping the state's Central Valley
California's farmers, the country's biggest producers of fruits and vegetables, are facing a major shakeup. A new law limits their access to water from the state's depleted aquifers.

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Science - October 7, 2021 at 04:02PM - New protections for California's aquifers are reshaping the state's Central Valley

NPR News: We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change

We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change
Americans love their gas stoves, but they pollute homes and are connected to a supply system that leaks methane. That's part of a battle as more people face a decision about switching to electric.

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Science - October 7, 2021 at 04:02PM - We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change

NPR News: New brain maps could help the search for Alzheimer's treatments

New brain maps could help the search for Alzheimer's treatments
Scientists have created detailed maps of the brain area that controls movement in mice, monkeys and people. The maps could help explain human ailments like Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's disease.

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Science - October 7, 2021 at 03:13AM - New brain maps could help the search for Alzheimer's treatments

NPR News: Two scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for new way of building molecules

Two scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for new way of building molecules
Benjamin List and David MacMillan were awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry for coming up with a new tool for constructing molecules that has advanced pharmaceuticals and green technology.

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Science - October 6, 2021 at 06:51PM - Two scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for new way of building molecules

NPR News: Researchers who helped shape our understanding of climate change win Nobel Prize

Researchers who helped shape our understanding of climate change win Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize in physics went to three scientists this year for their work on climate change and chaotic systems.

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Science - October 6, 2021 at 03:34AM - Researchers who helped shape our understanding of climate change win Nobel Prize

NPR News: Francis Collins, the longest-serving head of NIH, is stepping down

Francis Collins, the longest-serving head of NIH, is stepping down
Collins has been director of the National Institutes of Health since 2019 and served under three U.S. presidents. NIH is the largest funder of basic and clinical biomedical research in the world.

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Science - October 5, 2021 at 07:25PM - Francis Collins, the longest-serving head of NIH, is stepping down

NPR News: The Nobel Prize in physics honors work on climate change and complex systems

The Nobel Prize in physics honors work on climate change and complex systems
The Nobel Prize in physics was awarded for work on disorder, fluctuations and the ability to predict a changing climate.

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Science - October 5, 2021 at 06:34PM - The Nobel Prize in physics honors work on climate change and complex systems

NPR News: The California oil spill could endanger birds and sea life for years, experts say

The California oil spill could endanger birds and sea life for years, experts say
Even as the response effort continues, experts say the long-term impacts to the environment — particularly on birds and marine life — could be significant.

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Science - October 5, 2021 at 05:00PM - The California oil spill could endanger birds and sea life for years, experts say

NPR News: Nobel Prize awarded to U.S. scientists for research on how we sense of heat and touch

Nobel Prize awarded to U.S. scientists for research on how we sense of heat and touch
Two scientists who helped explain how we sense temperature and touch have received the Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Their research could lead to new pain treatments.

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Science - October 5, 2021 at 03:43AM - Nobel Prize awarded to U.S. scientists for research on how we sense of heat and touch

NPR News: Nobel Prize honors discovery of temperature, touch receptors

Nobel Prize honors discovery of temperature, touch receptors
The Nobel Prize in the field of physiology or medicine has been awarded to U.S. based scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian.

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Science - October 4, 2021 at 05:35PM - Nobel Prize honors discovery of temperature, touch receptors

NPR News: Researcher explains how girls are socialized to have limited political ambition

Researcher explains how girls are socialized to have limited political ambition
Miryah Holman, associate professor of political science at Tulane University, tells NPR about her research team's latest study on how socialization limits young girls' interest in politics.

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Science - October 3, 2021 at 04:20AM - Researcher explains how girls are socialized to have limited political ambition

NPR News: Sandeep Jauhar: How do emotions affect the heart?

Sandeep Jauhar: How do emotions affect the heart?
Cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar explains a case where deep grief caused takotsubo cardiomyopathy—also called "broken heart syndrome." He examines the connection emotions have with our most vital organ.

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Science - October 1, 2021 at 08:54PM - Sandeep Jauhar: How do emotions affect the heart?

NPR News: Merck to seek emergency authorization for pill it says cuts COVID-19 effects

Merck to seek emergency authorization for pill it says cuts COVID-19 effects
The pharmaceutical company announced that its experimental pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people infected with the coronavirus. The findings are not peer reviewed.

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Science - October 1, 2021 at 08:29PM - Merck to seek emergency authorization for pill it says cuts COVID-19 effects

NPR News: A pill can reduce deaths by half in new coronavirus patients, company says

A pill can reduce deaths by half in new coronavirus patients, company says
If cleared, Merck's drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight the pandemic.

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Science - October 1, 2021 at 06:29PM - A pill can reduce deaths by half in new coronavirus patients, company says