NPR News: Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them

Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them
The roughly 2,000-mile journey took the rhinos to their new home in Akagera National Park, where advocates hope the animals will be able to establish a new breeding stronghold and evade poachers.

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Science - December 1, 2021 at 12:29AM - Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them

NPR News: Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon

Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon
A study of trees in dozens of cities found that urban heat and light pollution are pushing urban trees to sprout leaves about a week earlier than trees in more rural settings.

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Science - November 30, 2021 at 04:51AM - Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon

NPR News: How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap

How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap
Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals.

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Science - November 29, 2021 at 05:01PM - How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap

NPR News: For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star

For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star
Long COVID has been a reality since the beginning of the pandemic. The patients who have it are desperate for answers that doctors don't yet have.

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Science - November 29, 2021 at 05:00PM - For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star

NPR News: Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly

Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly
When it comes to receiving organ transplants, patients are not usually judged on prior behavior, but some doctors are questioning whether unvaccinated COVID patients should qualify for new lungs.

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Science - November 28, 2021 at 08:03PM - Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly

NPR News: How vaccine makers plan to address the new COVID-19 omicron variant

How vaccine makers plan to address the new COVID-19 omicron variant
A new coronavirus variant, first discovered in South Africa, has begun to spread around the globe. Vaccine producers say they're working to get ahead of the new strain.

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Science - November 28, 2021 at 07:03AM - How vaccine makers plan to address the new COVID-19 omicron variant

NPR News: Does omicron pose a risk to the vaccinated? Too early to tell, epidemiologist says

Does omicron pose a risk to the vaccinated? Too early to tell, epidemiologist says
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Harvard epidemiologist Bill Hanage about what scientists know about the new omicron COVID-19 variant.

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Science - November 28, 2021 at 04:48AM - Does omicron pose a risk to the vaccinated? Too early to tell, epidemiologist says

NPR News: At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says

At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says
The cases involve travel to southern Africa, where the latest COVID variant of concern was first identified, the British health secretary said. No cases have been identified in the U.S. so far.

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Science - November 27, 2021 at 09:56PM - At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says

NPR News: COVID hit 13 members of their family the first time. A year later it struck again

COVID hit 13 members of their family the first time. A year later it struck again
The second time Vanessa Quintero's family caught the virus, probably from her 8-year-old daughter, fewer people got sick. They and their doctors credit the protection of vaccination.

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Science - November 27, 2021 at 07:00PM - COVID hit 13 members of their family the first time. A year later it struck again

NPR News: EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant

EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
The European Union said Friday it's planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant as the 27-nation block battles a massive spike in cases.

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Science - November 26, 2021 at 04:37PM - EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant

NPR News: New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern

New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on Friday to review the variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the new variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more.

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Science - November 26, 2021 at 06:24AM - New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern

NPR News: A famously far-ranging Gray Wolf is found dead in Southern California

A famously far-ranging Gray Wolf is found dead in Southern California
The Oregon-born gray wolf gained a following this year when it became the first to travel to Southern California in a century. Wildlife officials say it appears to have been struck by a vehicle.

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Science - November 25, 2021 at 05:41AM - A famously far-ranging Gray Wolf is found dead in Southern California

NPR News: Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn

Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is spawning in an explosion of color as the World Heritage-listed natural wonder recovers from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes in 2016, 2017 and last year.

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Science - November 24, 2021 at 04:07PM - Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn

NPR News: NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept
The spacecraft's mission is to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.

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Science - November 24, 2021 at 03:22PM - NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

NPR News: Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates

Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates
Nationwide, conservative lawmakers have come together to propose and pass bills aimed at nullifying federal vaccine mandates. Public health experts worry exemptions make the workforce more venerable.

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Science - November 22, 2021 at 10:01PM - Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates

NPR News: In a first test of its planetary defense efforts, NASA's going to shove an asteroid

In a first test of its planetary defense efforts, NASA's going to shove an asteroid
NASA is about to launch the first mission of its new planetary defense office. A spacecraft will attempt to knock a small asteroid off course by ramming into it.

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Science - November 22, 2021 at 05:30PM - In a first test of its planetary defense efforts, NASA's going to shove an asteroid

NPR News: Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID

Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID
Federal health officials have been urging adults with psychiatric conditions to get a booster shot to increase their COVID protection. It turns out being mentally ill puts you at higher risk.

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Science - November 22, 2021 at 05:00PM - Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID

NPR News: After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring

After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring
Several nations in the Asia-Pacific region, richer and poorer, had slow starts to their immunization campaigns but have since zoomed past the United States and many nations in Europe.

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Science - November 22, 2021 at 03:23PM - After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring

NPR News: Move over blink of an eye, the snap of a finger is the fastest human motion

Move over blink of an eye, the snap of a finger is the fastest human motion
Researchers have determined that one of the fastest motions the human body can generate is a simple snap of the fingers.

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Science - November 20, 2021 at 04:43AM - Move over blink of an eye, the snap of a finger is the fastest human motion

NPR News: How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning

How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning
It will be the second and final eclipse of the year. West Coast night owls and East Coast early risers could catch the peak of the cosmic event.

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Science - November 18, 2021 at 10:00AM - How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning

NPR News: New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth

New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth
A rare mineral from Earth's lower mantle has been discovered inside a diamond from Botswana. The find breaks open a window into deep-Earth chemistry.

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Science - November 17, 2021 at 05:06PM - New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth

NPR News: How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears

How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears
Researchers in the field of fluid dynamics say understanding the sounds oil bubbles make at different temperatures has applications beyond the frying pan.

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Science - November 17, 2021 at 11:00PM - How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears

NPR News: An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more

An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more
The Australian Reptile Park wants to find the anonymous donor of the megaspider, which may lead them to an area with more unusually large arachnids that could boost the zoo's antivenom program.

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Science - November 17, 2021 at 10:22PM - An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more

NPR News: A new mineral, named davemaoite, came from deep inside Earth

A new mineral, named davemaoite, came from deep inside Earth
A rare mineral from the Earth's lower mantle has been discovered inside a diamond from Botswana. The find provides a window into deep-Earth chemistry.

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Science - November 17, 2021 at 05:06PM - A new mineral, named davemaoite, came from deep inside Earth

NPR News: Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries

Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries
The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico.

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Science - November 16, 2021 at 11:51PM - Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries

NPR News: Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses

Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses
The new strategy is called "postvention." It means having a plan built on truth, compassion and counseling that quickly addresses the mental health needs of friends and classmates after a suicide.

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Science - November 16, 2021 at 10:20PM - Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses

NPR News: Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists

Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists
A new study examined 77 bird species in the Amazon over a 40-year period. It found they were rapidly evolving due to rising temperatures because smaller birds shed heat more efficiently.

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Science - November 16, 2021 at 07:43AM - Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists

NPR News: Testing temperature with your ears

Testing temperature with your ears
Chefs in Japan dip a wet chopstick in hot oil and listen to the sizzle, to know when it's ready for tempura. A physicist investigated that technique in the lab to zero in on the perfect fry frequency.

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Science - November 16, 2021 at 04:34AM - Testing temperature with your ears

NPR News: How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest

How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.

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Science - November 15, 2021 at 05:00PM - How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest

NPR News: 'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)

'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)
Researcher analyzed streaming data for nearly 4 million songs on Spotify to see if there was a pattern to the types of music we listen to. They came up with five different blocks of music.

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Science - November 13, 2021 at 11:00PM - 'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)

NPR News: Birds in the Amazon have been shrinking. Here's why scientists think it's happening

Birds in the Amazon have been shrinking. Here's why scientists think it's happening
Over the last four decades, birds in the Amazon have been shrinking — and scientists believe their smaller bodies may be a response to hotter, drier weather brought by climate change.

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Science - November 13, 2021 at 05:03AM - Birds in the Amazon have been shrinking. Here's why scientists think it's happening

NPR News: The fossil fuel industry turned out in force at COP26. So did climate activists

The fossil fuel industry turned out in force at COP26. So did climate activists
More than 500 attendees from the fossil fuel industry are at the climate summit in Glasgow. Their reps have attended climate summits for decades. Some are touting a shift toward renewables.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:08PM - The fossil fuel industry turned out in force at COP26. So did climate activists

NPR News: Biden nominates former commissioner Robert Califf to again lead FDA

Biden nominates former commissioner Robert Califf to again lead FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent leader since President Biden took office in January. Califf led the agency during the last year of the Obama administration.

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Science - November 13, 2021 at 12:40AM - Biden nominates former commissioner Robert Califf to again lead FDA

NPR News: In a first, U.N. climate agreement could include the words "coal" and "fossil fuels"

In a first, U.N. climate agreement could include the words "coal" and "fossil fuels"
The U.N. Secretary-General warns the main goal of limiting global warming is "on life support." But Glasgow negotiators are making modest progress in their final hours.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 10:46PM - In a first, U.N. climate agreement could include the words "coal" and "fossil fuels"

NPR News: Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety?

Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety?
Psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff analyzes data on how racial bias affects police behavior. He shares how communities can rethink their public safety systems, and ultimately better respond to crises.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety?

NPR News: Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices?

Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices?
The U.S. patent system was designed to foster innovation and serve the public good. But it's no longer working as intended. Lawyer Priti Krishtel explains the consequences and how to change that.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices?

NPR News: Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?

Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?
In summer 2020, parents faced so many unknowns when it came to sending kids to school. Economist Emily Oster describes how she started collecting data nationwide to help parents decide for themselves.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?

NPR News: The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit

The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit
Watchdog groups say more than 500 people at the U.N. climate summit work for countries or organizations which lobby on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, and they want the lobbyists banned.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:08PM - The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit

NPR News: Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change

Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change
Photographer Vlad Sokhin's latest work, Warm Waters, is an exploration of climate change traveling across 18 countries and off-the-map territories seen by seldom few.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 08:09PM - Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change

NPR News: A pair of bald eagles was caught on video entangled on a Minnesota street

A pair of bald eagles was caught on video entangled on a Minnesota street
The two birds writhed around together on a residential street for minutes, unable to separate themselves from each other. They reportedly flew away unharmed without police intervention.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 07:01PM - A pair of bald eagles was caught on video entangled on a Minnesota street

NPR News: When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say

When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say
With vaccines now available for children as young as 5, some school districts are easing up on their mask policies.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 06:00PM - When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say

NPR News: New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge

New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge
Scientists have begun to find abnormalities in the immune systems of some long-COVID patients that might help explain the syndrome, at least in some people. But there is still much more to learn.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:00PM - New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge

NPR News: A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal

A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal
The music we listen to varies according to the time of day, with qualities like tempo and danceability heightening later in the day, according to a data analysis of online music streaming habits.

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Science - November 12, 2021 at 04:45AM - A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal

NPR News: Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds

Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
An alternative to original Medicare, the private plans are run mostly by major insurers. A recent analysis estimates Medicare overpaid these insurers by $106 billion from 2010 through 2019.

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Science - November 11, 2021 at 05:00PM - Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds

NPR News: After Astroworld, a crowd scientist explains the deadly dynamics of crowd surges

After Astroworld, a crowd scientist explains the deadly dynamics of crowd surges
With eight dead, concertgoers have been filing lawsuits against Astroworld's planners. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with University of Suffolk professor Keith Still about how tragedies like this happen.

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Science - November 11, 2021 at 04:11AM - After Astroworld, a crowd scientist explains the deadly dynamics of crowd surges

NPR News: Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans

Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans
New analyses find countries' latest climate promises are still not enough to meet the goal set in the Paris climate agreement. And they warn few countries even have plans to carry out their pledges.

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Science - November 10, 2021 at 05:20AM - Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans

NPR News: 8 tips to follow if you're trapped in a crushing crowd

8 tips to follow if you're trapped in a crushing crowd
An expert on crowd dynamics shares his advice on how to survive a crush of people. Two tips: don't put a backpack on the ground — and protect your ribs, so you can breathe.

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Science - November 10, 2021 at 01:48AM - 8 tips to follow if you're trapped in a crushing crowd

NPR News: In Jupiter's swirling Great Red Spot, NASA spacecraft finds hidden depths

In Jupiter's swirling Great Red Spot, NASA spacecraft finds hidden depths
NASA's Juno spacecraft sweeps over Jupiter's Great Red Spot and makes 3D map of the giant storm. The findings could shed light on gas giant exoplanets in distant solar systems.

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Science - November 9, 2021 at 05:45PM - In Jupiter's swirling Great Red Spot, NASA spacecraft finds hidden depths

NPR News: A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues

A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
And the risks may be cumulative. UCLA researchers found that those who faced more incidents of discrimination had an even higher risk of future health problems.

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Science - November 9, 2021 at 04:58AM - A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues

NPR News: How did the enslaved workers of Pompeii live? A new discovery provides a rare glimpse

How did the enslaved workers of Pompeii live? A new discovery provides a rare glimpse
Archaeologists working to uncover a wealthy villa on the outskirts of the ancient city have found a dormitory for workers, providing important insight into daily life.

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Science - November 8, 2021 at 04:35AM - How did the enslaved workers of Pompeii live? A new discovery provides a rare glimpse

NPR News: At 89, a man earned a Ph.D. in physics to fulfill his childhood dream

At 89, a man earned a Ph.D. in physics to fulfill his childhood dream
"I always had this dream: Gee, someday I would like to become a physicist," said Manfred Steiner. But after World War II, he followed his family's advice to become a doctor.

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Science - November 7, 2021 at 08:00PM - At 89, a man earned a Ph.D. in physics to fulfill his childhood dream

NPR News: To fight climate change, Ithaca votes to decarbonize its buildings by 2030

To fight climate change, Ithaca votes to decarbonize its buildings by 2030
Decarbonizing involves installing things from solar panels to switching out gas stoves for electric stoves. The effort to decarbonize buildings will cut the city's carbon dioxide output by 40%.

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Science - November 6, 2021 at 06:00PM - To fight climate change, Ithaca votes to decarbonize its buildings by 2030

NPR News: After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds

After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds
A concussion can make it difficult to converse in a noisy room. Scientists say that's because the injury has impaired the brain's ability to process sounds.

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Science - November 5, 2021 at 10:28PM - After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds

NPR News: Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius

Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius
At international climate talks, world leaders are trying to keep the world to 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming. Why is that number important, and what happens if the world gets hotter than that?

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Science - November 5, 2021 at 03:23AM - Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius

NPR News: Astronomers want NASA to build a giant space telescope to peer at alien Earths

Astronomers want NASA to build a giant space telescope to peer at alien Earths
NASA should work toward a new space telescope that could view small planets around distant stars with the potential to host life, expert panel says

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Science - November 4, 2021 at 10:01PM - Astronomers want NASA to build a giant space telescope to peer at alien Earths

NPR News: The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting

The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting
A new report finds some climate impacts are already irreversible and will last for many decades to come. It calls for far more money to help countries prepare for the growing risks they face.

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Science - November 4, 2021 at 06:31PM - The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting

NPR News: A doctor spread COVID misinformation and renewed her license with a mouse click

A doctor spread COVID misinformation and renewed her license with a mouse click
Lee Merritt is a back surgeon with a long history of spreading COVID misinformation. But she renewed her medical license last month.

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Science - November 4, 2021 at 04:01PM - A doctor spread COVID misinformation and renewed her license with a mouse click

NPR News: Suicide rates fall again — but not for young adults and some people of color

Suicide rates fall again — but not for young adults and some people of color
Despite lockdowns, historic job losses and COVID-19, new figures from the CDC show that death by suicide dropped for a second straight year in 2020.

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Science - November 4, 2021 at 06:06AM - Suicide rates fall again — but not for young adults and some people of color

NPR News: Concussions don't necessarily affect ears — but they can affect the ability to hear

Concussions don't necessarily affect ears — but they can affect the ability to hear
People who sustain a concussion can develop an unusual hearing problem. Their ears work fine, but their brain struggles to process sounds.

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Science - November 4, 2021 at 04:04AM - Concussions don't necessarily affect ears — but they can affect the ability to hear

NPR News: The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day

The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day
Scientists have gotten the best estimates yet of exactly how much baleen whales, the largest animals on the planet, can consume in one day. Their caloric intake is mind-boggling.

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Science - November 3, 2021 at 11:01PM - The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day

NPR News: CDC advisers recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11

CDC advisers recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
Kids ages 5 to11 will soon be able to get Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine. CDC advisers reviewed data showing it's safe and 90.7% effective, They say the benefits outweigh the risks in this age group.

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Science - November 3, 2021 at 04:04AM - CDC advisers recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11

NPR News: Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos

Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos
It's NASA's first time growing peppers in space. And after they were harvested, NASA astronauts got to sample the crop sprinkled on tacos at the International Space Station.

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Science - November 2, 2021 at 10:39PM - Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos

NPR News: NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds

NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds
A scientific discovery about extraterrestrial life can provide new insight, but it can be misunderstood or exaggerated into something else when it reaches the public. NASA is hoping to change that.

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Science - November 2, 2021 at 10:11PM - NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds

NPR News: How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change

How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change
Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99% of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks.

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Science - November 2, 2021 at 06:00PM - How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change

NPR News: Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions

Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions
In a major expansion, the new rules would apply not just to new operations but to older ones as well. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and considered key to slowing global warming quickly.

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Science - November 2, 2021 at 12:02PM - Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions

NPR News: 'Vax cards,' 'vax sites,' 'fully vaxxed': Why 'vax' is Oxford's 2021 word of the year

'Vax cards,' 'vax sites,' 'fully vaxxed': Why 'vax' is Oxford's 2021 word of the year
If last year was marked by the emergence of COVID-19 on a global scale, this one has been all about the new solution to end the pandemic: the vaccines.

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Science - November 1, 2021 at 08:57PM - 'Vax cards,' 'vax sites,' 'fully vaxxed': Why 'vax' is Oxford's 2021 word of the year

NPR News: The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink

The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink
At the opening of a United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, António Guterres says the world is "digging our own grave" by not acting more aggressively to mitigate climate change.

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Science - November 1, 2021 at 08:34PM - The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink

NPR News: Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know

Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know
More than a third of U.S. states now support the idea of making daylight saving time permanent. It's already in effect for about eight months of the year.

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Science - November 1, 2021 at 04:01PM - Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know