NPR News: DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate
The Justice Department argues that the order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in early 2021 "falls easily within the CDC's statutory authority."

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Science - June 1, 2022 at 08:59AM - DOJ asks federal appeals court to reverse order lifting travel mask mandate

NPR News: How Deep Squeak, an A-I program with a weird name, is detecting whales

How Deep Squeak, an A-I program with a weird name, is detecting whales
Artificial Intelligence is booming. And now an A-I program is being used to search for whales.

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Science - May 31, 2022 at 04:10PM - How Deep Squeak, an A-I program with a weird name, is detecting whales

NPR News: There's a chance of a meteor shower Monday night

There's a chance of a meteor shower Monday night
Those in North America have the best shot at seeing the shower at about 1 a.m. on the East Coast or 10 p.m. on the West Coast.

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Science - May 31, 2022 at 04:28AM - There's a chance of a meteor shower Monday night

NPR News: What does a black hole sound like? NASA has an answer

What does a black hole sound like? NASA has an answer
NASA began "sonifying" its famous photos of outer space to help people who are visually impaired enjoy the images. Recently, it recreated the sound of a black hole 240 million light-years away.

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Science - May 28, 2022 at 07:20PM - What does a black hole sound like? NASA has an answer

NPR News: A drug for HIV appears to reverse a type of memory loss in mice

A drug for HIV appears to reverse a type of memory loss in mice
In mice, the HIV drug maraviroc restored a system that links new memories that are made around the same time. The finding could help treat memory problems in people.

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Science - May 28, 2022 at 06:01PM - A drug for HIV appears to reverse a type of memory loss in mice

NPR News: Hydrogen may be a climate solution. There's debate over how clean it will truly be

Hydrogen may be a climate solution. There's debate over how clean it will truly be
The federal government plans to build several hydrogen hubs around the country. The goal is to find a cleaner replacement for fossil fuels. But there are challenges in how hydrogen is produced.

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Science - May 27, 2022 at 04:00PM - Hydrogen may be a climate solution. There's debate over how clean it will truly be

NPR News: Encore: The United States' only native parrot is being studied, to save it

Encore: The United States' only native parrot is being studied, to save it
We know the bird can mimic human speech; now a researcher is trying to understand parrot-to-parrot communication. He's looking at the red-crowned parrot, which is the only parrot native to the U.S.

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Science - May 27, 2022 at 04:24AM - Encore: The United States' only native parrot is being studied, to save it

NPR News: Research shows policies that may help prevent mass shootings — and some that don't

Research shows policies that may help prevent mass shootings — and some that don't
The amount of resources devoted to studying gun violence is paltry compared to its public health impact. Still the evidence shows certain policies might help prevent mass shootings.

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Science - May 26, 2022 at 06:18PM - Research shows policies that may help prevent mass shootings — and some that don't

NPR News: How can mas shootings be prevented? Definitive answers are hard to come by

How can mas shootings be prevented? Definitive answers are hard to come by
Gun violence has a huge impact on public health, but the amount of money and attention directed toward research on preventing mass shootings and firearm deaths doesn't reflect the scale of the crisis.

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Science - May 26, 2022 at 06:18PM - How can mas shootings be prevented? Definitive answers are hard to come by

NPR News: An HIV drug appears to boost memory in mice, study shows

An HIV drug appears to boost memory in mice, study shows
A new study finds that an HIV drug can reverse memory loss in aging mice. This type of memory helps humans do things like associate a name with a face. It typically starts to decline in middle age.

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Science - May 26, 2022 at 03:18AM - An HIV drug appears to boost memory in mice, study shows

NPR News: Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing

Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing
Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.

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Science - May 25, 2022 at 03:42AM - Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing

NPR News: This 830-million-year-old crystal might contain life. And we're about to open it

This 830-million-year-old crystal might contain life. And we're about to open it
From lemons to ham, salt is a handy food preservative. But researchers studying some really old salt crystals found them preserving something else — evidence of life.

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Science - May 25, 2022 at 03:37AM - This 830-million-year-old crystal might contain life. And we're about to open it

NPR News: Parachutes for spacecraft are challenging to design and worrisome to engineers

Parachutes for spacecraft are challenging to design and worrisome to engineers
Boeing's Starliner capsule is to return to Earth after a stay at the Space Station as part of a test mission before it flies astronauts. The parachutes are among the systems engineers are monitoring.

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Science - May 25, 2022 at 03:35AM - Parachutes for spacecraft are challenging to design and worrisome to engineers

NPR News: Animal sexuality may not be as binary as we're led to believe, according to new book

Animal sexuality may not be as binary as we're led to believe, according to new book
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Eliot Schrefer, author of Queer Ducks (And Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality. It's about how "natural sex" may not be as binary as some think.

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Science - May 25, 2022 at 03:27AM - Animal sexuality may not be as binary as we're led to believe, according to new book

NPR News: Study finds microscopic life in 830-million-year-old crystal – and it might be alive!

Study finds microscopic life in 830-million-year-old crystal – and it might be alive!
A recent study in the journal Geology finds microorganisms trapped in an 830-million-year-old salt crystal. The researchers say it might still be alive.

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Science - May 24, 2022 at 03:10AM - Study finds microscopic life in 830-million-year-old crystal – and it might be alive!

NPR News: Russia's war in Ukraine is threatening an outpost of cooperation in space

Russia's war in Ukraine is threatening an outpost of cooperation in space
For decades, U.S. astronauts and Russian cosmonauts have lived side-by-side aboard the International Space Station. Now some are wondering whether that partnership can withstand the war in Ukraine.

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Science - May 23, 2022 at 04:01PM - Russia's war in Ukraine is threatening an outpost of cooperation in space

NPR News: Scientists discover an ancient forest inside a giant sinkhole in China

Scientists discover an ancient forest inside a giant sinkhole in China
The sinkhole spans an area nearly three football fields long and is deep enough to hide the Washington Monument. Explorers descended into the pit, where they found ancient trees and other plant life.

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Science - May 21, 2022 at 03:52AM - Scientists discover an ancient forest inside a giant sinkhole in China

NPR News: How Rahima came to hold a special place in smallpox history — and help ensure its end

How Rahima came to hold a special place in smallpox history — and help ensure its end
Scientists went to extraordinary lengths to eradicate smallpox from the world. Rahima Banu is now recorded as having the last known naturally-occurring case of the deadly form.

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Science - May 20, 2022 at 04:00PM - How Rahima came to hold a special place in smallpox history — and help ensure its end

NPR News: Pro-Trump counties continue to suffer far higher COVID death tolls

Pro-Trump counties continue to suffer far higher COVID death tolls
As Americans commemorate a million deaths due to COVID-19, the partisan divide of who has gotten sick and died continues to grow, mostly due to disinformation about the vaccines.

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Science - May 19, 2022 at 04:00PM - Pro-Trump counties continue to suffer far higher COVID death tolls

NPR News: Foresters hope 'assisted migration' will preserve landscapes as the climate changes

Foresters hope 'assisted migration' will preserve landscapes as the climate changes
Foresters responding to climate change are experimenting with planting trees in Vermont that typically are found further south. They hope the trees will survive hotter and drier conditions to come.

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Science - May 18, 2022 at 11:01PM - Foresters hope 'assisted migration' will preserve landscapes as the climate changes

NPR News: The case for revolutionizing child care in America

The case for revolutionizing child care in America
A new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids.

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Science - May 17, 2022 at 05:30PM - The case for revolutionizing child care in America

NPR News: FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula

FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
Abbott, one of the largest formula-makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula.

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Science - May 17, 2022 at 09:59AM - FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula

NPR News: Scientists eavesdrop on an ancient river giant: the lake sturgeon

Scientists eavesdrop on an ancient river giant: the lake sturgeon
Lake sturgeon used to be common in rivers and lakes from Minnesota to Louisiana. Now the species is near extinction. Scientists are implanting radio transmitters to see how they can help save them.

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Science - May 17, 2022 at 03:55AM - Scientists eavesdrop on an ancient river giant: the lake sturgeon

NPR News: The wildfires burning in the Southwest are bad but 'not unprecedented'

The wildfires burning in the Southwest are bad but 'not unprecedented'
Experts say the Southwestern U.S. is drier than it's been in some 1,200 years, which is one of, but not the only, drivers of the large infernos burning in New Mexico.

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Science - May 17, 2022 at 02:36AM - The wildfires burning in the Southwest are bad but 'not unprecedented'

NPR News: Missouri scientists work to save lake sturgeon by electronically tracking them

Missouri scientists work to save lake sturgeon by electronically tracking them
With a decreasing population of lake sturgeon, nine states have listed the species as endangered. To protect them, scientists are studying where lake sturgeon travel before and after they reproduce.

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Science - May 16, 2022 at 11:06PM - Missouri scientists work to save lake sturgeon by electronically tracking them

NPR News: Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you

Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you
Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites.

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Science - May 16, 2022 at 04:01PM - Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you

NPR News: A landmark study tracks the lasting effect of having an abortion — or being denied one

A landmark study tracks the lasting effect of having an abortion — or being denied one
The Turnaway Study followed nearly 1,000 women who sought abortions, interviewing them regularly for years to understand the impact on their mental and financial wellbeing.

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Science - May 15, 2022 at 04:00PM - A landmark study tracks the lasting effect of having an abortion — or being denied one

NPR News: 4 high school students talk mental health and how the pandemic changed them

4 high school students talk mental health and how the pandemic changed them
After two years of isolation and uncertainty, many American teens are struggling with mental health problems. But they're also discovering themselves — and their own resilience.

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Science - May 14, 2022 at 04:37PM - 4 high school students talk mental health and how the pandemic changed them

NPR News: Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon

Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon
The study makes use of lunar soil samples collected from Apollo 11, 12 and 17.

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Science - May 14, 2022 at 04:31PM - Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the moon

NPR News: Housing costs skyrocket as SpaceX expands in Texas city

Housing costs skyrocket as SpaceX expands in Texas city
SpaceX plans to launch rockets near Brownsville, Texas, and send the first person to Mars from there. Seven years after breaking ground, residents say the only thing skyrocketing is housing prices.

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Science - May 13, 2022 at 04:01PM - Housing costs skyrocket as SpaceX expands in Texas city

NPR News: The 1st image of the supermassive black hole at our galactic center

The 1st image of the supermassive black hole at our galactic center
The first ever image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy has been released by scientists, who say it shows Albert Einstein was right about gravity.

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Science - May 13, 2022 at 03:31AM - The 1st image of the supermassive black hole at our galactic center

NPR News: How COVID vaccines have boosted the development of an HIV vaccine

How COVID vaccines have boosted the development of an HIV vaccine
During the pandemic scientists launched a vaccine in record-breaking time. Their successful use of mRNA technology could lead to progress in the decades-long effort for an HIV inoculation.

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Science - May 13, 2022 at 02:10AM - How COVID vaccines have boosted the development of an HIV vaccine

NPR News: For a brief moment, Calif. fully powered itself with renewable energy

For a brief moment, Calif. fully powered itself with renewable energy
For a brief moment early this month, California was able to fully power itself with renewable energy. But making that amount of green power sustainable is an enormous challenge.

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Science - May 7, 2022 at 07:05PM - For a brief moment, Calif. fully powered itself with renewable energy

NPR News: This is the first image of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way

This is the first image of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way
"We finally have the first look at our Milky Way black hole, Sagittarius A*," an international team of astrophysicists and researchers from the Event Horizon Telescope team said.

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Science - May 12, 2022 at 08:22PM - This is the first image of the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way

NPR News: Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests

Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests
The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals and young people. The finding suggests a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.

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Science - May 12, 2022 at 04:01AM - Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests

NPR News: Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says he's experiencing mild symptoms

Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says he's experiencing mild symptoms
The 66-year-old wrote in a tweet Tuesday that he is experiencing mild symptoms and is "following the experts' advice" by isolating himself until he's healthy.

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Science - May 11, 2022 at 05:52AM - Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19, says he's experiencing mild symptoms

NPR News: Genetic testing is becoming more accessible — and it's raising difficult questions

Genetic testing is becoming more accessible — and it's raising difficult questions
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with two bioethicists about the ethics of and access to genetic testing, and the power of knowing one's genetic makeup.

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Science - May 11, 2022 at 03:45AM - Genetic testing is becoming more accessible — and it's raising difficult questions

NPR News: Firearm-related homicide rate skyrockets amid stresses of the pandemic, the CDC says

Firearm-related homicide rate skyrockets amid stresses of the pandemic, the CDC says
The rate of U.S. gun homicides jumped nearly 35% in 2020 to the highest level in more than 25 years. And gaps widened for groups already at the highest risk, especially Black men and boys.

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Science - May 11, 2022 at 12:45AM - Firearm-related homicide rate skyrockets amid stresses of the pandemic, the CDC says

NPR News: The number of Americans who say they won't get a COVID shot hasn't budged in a year

The number of Americans who say they won't get a COVID shot hasn't budged in a year
Politics, religion, distrust and disinformation all play a role. "I've realized that there's no convincing somebody once they have their mind made up," says a social worker in Beaumont, Texas.

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Science - May 10, 2022 at 04:01PM - The number of Americans who say they won't get a COVID shot hasn't budged in a year

NPR News: These Ukrainian students are competing virtually in an international science fair

These Ukrainian students are competing virtually in an international science fair
Students from Ukraine are among the finalists in this week's Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. They're researching topics from cancer treatments to cockroaches.

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Science - May 9, 2022 at 04:03PM - These Ukrainian students are competing virtually in an international science fair

NPR News: Finalists from Ukraine will compete virtually in an international science fair

Finalists from Ukraine will compete virtually in an international science fair
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with students from Ukraine who are finalists in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

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Science - May 9, 2022 at 04:03PM - Finalists from Ukraine will compete virtually in an international science fair

NPR News: Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses

Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses
FEMA has a pool of cash set aside to reimburse burial costs — even retroactively — to the families of COVID victims. But clerical challenges and slow outreach have stymied the application process.

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Science - May 9, 2022 at 04:01PM - Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses

NPR News: SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown
The return of three Americans and one German marks the busiest period yet for Elon Musk's space taxi service.

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Science - May 6, 2022 at 12:08PM - SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home with midnight splashdown

NPR News: Scientists say endangered porpoise isn't doomed — so long as humans stop killing them

Scientists say endangered porpoise isn't doomed — so long as humans stop killing them
Fishing in the Gulf of California has nearly wiped out the vaquita marina. But a new genetic analysis offers hope for the engandered porpoise: the species can make a comeback, if humans protect it.

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Science - May 6, 2022 at 01:14AM - Scientists say endangered porpoise isn't doomed — so long as humans stop killing them

NPR News: A popular program for teaching kids to read just took another hit to its credibility

A popular program for teaching kids to read just took another hit to its credibility
Reading Recovery is one of the world's most widely used reading intervention programs for young children. A new study questions its long-term impact.

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Science - May 6, 2022 at 01:00AM - A popular program for teaching kids to read just took another hit to its credibility

NPR News: Lawsuit says a Black patient bled to death because of a hospital's culture of racism

Lawsuit says a Black patient bled to death because of a hospital's culture of racism
The husband of a Black woman who died hours after childbirth in 2016 has sued Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, saying she bled to death because of a culture of racism at the renowned hospital.

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Science - May 5, 2022 at 08:19PM - Lawsuit says a Black patient bled to death because of a hospital's culture of racism

NPR News: What's up with the new omicron variants

What's up with the new omicron variants
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Science - May 5, 2022 at 04:04AM - What's up with the new omicron variants

NPR News: Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills, surprises and hassles abound

Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills, surprises and hassles abound
Only 15 states require insurance to cover in vitro fertilization, a pricey path to parenthood. But expensive procedures and drugs can lead to unexpected bills even for the fortunate who are insured.

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Science - May 4, 2022 at 04:00PM - Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills, surprises and hassles abound

NPR News: NASA is bringing rocks back from Mars, but what if those samples contain alien life?

NASA is bringing rocks back from Mars, but what if those samples contain alien life?
NASA and the European Space Agency are gearing up to bring home a pristine sample of Martian rock. But given the small chance of life on the red planet, they have to grapple with safety questions.

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Science - May 4, 2022 at 04:00PM - NASA is bringing rocks back from Mars, but what if those samples contain alien life?

NPR News: Why it took nearly 100 years for umami to be globally accepted as a distinct flavor

Why it took nearly 100 years for umami to be globally accepted as a distinct flavor
A Japanese chemist identified umami in the early 1900s, but it took a century for his work to be translated into English. NPR's Short Wave podcast looked into why it took so long to be recognized.

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Science - May 3, 2022 at 03:36AM - Why it took nearly 100 years for umami to be globally accepted as a distinct flavor

NPR News: Google honors the Black inventor who likely inspired the phrase "the real McCoy"

Google honors the Black inventor who likely inspired the phrase "the real McCoy"
Elijah McCoy, the revolutionary Black inventor who was born 178 years ago today, came up with an idea for an automatic lubricator that kept engines oiled while they ran.

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Science - May 2, 2022 at 11:01PM - Google honors the Black inventor who likely inspired the phrase "the real McCoy"