NPR News: This fish evolved to walk on land — then said 'nope' and went back to the water

This fish evolved to walk on land — then said 'nope' and went back to the water
In a move reflective of a viral meme, a new study shows that an ancient fish really did evolve to walk out of the water, only to then go back to the sea.

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Science - July 31, 2022 at 04:01PM - This fish evolved to walk on land — then said 'nope' and went back to the water

NPR News: On a stunning Hawaiian mountain, the fight over telescopes is nearing a peaceful end

On a stunning Hawaiian mountain, the fight over telescopes is nearing a peaceful end
Mauna Kea is considered sacred to Native Hawaiians. It also happens to be ideal for space observatories. Now, a long running fight over the mountain's future may be coming to an end.

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Science - July 31, 2022 at 04:00PM - On a stunning Hawaiian mountain, the fight over telescopes is nearing a peaceful end

NPR News: Parts of the moon have stable temperatures fit for humans, researchers find

Parts of the moon have stable temperatures fit for humans, researchers find
Researchers discovered that lunar pits and caves could provide stable temperatures around 63 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to new possibilities for experiments and life there.

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Science - July 31, 2022 at 02:36AM - Parts of the moon have stable temperatures fit for humans, researchers find

NPR News: A lot of predictions were made about COVID's social impact. How did they hold up?

A lot of predictions were made about COVID's social impact. How did they hold up?
NPR's Scott Simon asks Wharton School management professor Ethan Mollick about research into pandemic predictions and how to make the people around you happy.

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Science - July 30, 2022 at 08:16PM - A lot of predictions were made about COVID's social impact. How did they hold up?

NPR News: Getting monkeypox treatment is easier, but still daunting and confusing

Getting monkeypox treatment is easier, but still daunting and confusing
Though doctors and advocates have helped speed up access to the antiviral pills – of which the U.S. has enough to treat 1.7 million people – health providers are few and forms are still required.

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Science - July 30, 2022 at 04:01PM - Getting monkeypox treatment is easier, but still daunting and confusing

NPR News: States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode

States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode
Delta-8 is a hemp product designed to get users high, but misleading labels or added chemicals have caused people to get sick. And a lack of federal regulation or guidance has states stepping in.

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Science - July 30, 2022 at 04:00PM - States look to regulate weed alternatives like delta-8 as sales explode

NPR News: Behind this locked door is the white abalone's best chance of avoiding extinction

Behind this locked door is the white abalone's best chance of avoiding extinction
Behind a black door and a sign that reads "Authorized Personnel Only" is a project that aims to bring the white abalone back from the brink of extinction.

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Science - July 29, 2022 at 04:00PM - Behind this locked door is the white abalone's best chance of avoiding extinction

NPR News: Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall

Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall
The Biden administration is scrapping plans to offer COVID boosters for people under 50 this summer. Instead officials will push for an earlier release of the next generation boosters in the fall.

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Science - July 29, 2022 at 09:57AM - Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall

NPR News: Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall

Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall
The Biden administration is scrapping plans to offer COVID boosters for people under 50 this summer. Instead they will push for an earlier release of the next generation boosters in the fall.

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Science - July 29, 2022 at 09:57AM - Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall

NPR News: These hurricane flood maps reveal the climate future for Miami, NYC and D.C.

These hurricane flood maps reveal the climate future for Miami, NYC and D.C.
National Hurricane Center data for Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York City show development happening in at-risk areas, even as climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.

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Science - July 28, 2022 at 04:00PM - These hurricane flood maps reveal the climate future for Miami, NYC and D.C.

NPR News: James Lovelock, who theorized that Earth is a living organism, dies at 103

James Lovelock, who theorized that Earth is a living organism, dies at 103
James Lovelock, the British environmental scientist whose influential Gaia theory sees the Earth as a living organism gravely imperiled by human activity, has died on his 103rd birthday.

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Science - July 28, 2022 at 03:30AM - James Lovelock, who theorized that Earth is a living organism, dies at 103

NPR News: Fossil shows fish evolved to walk on land — then went back to the water

Fossil shows fish evolved to walk on land — then went back to the water
After an ancient fish developed legs, its newly discovered descendent Qikiqtania wakei went back to swimming in open water.

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Science - July 27, 2022 at 03:26AM - Fossil shows fish evolved to walk on land — then went back to the water

NPR News: Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox

Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox
Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained.

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Science - July 25, 2022 at 04:01PM - Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox

NPR News: How a near-death experience could change the way you live

How a near-death experience could change the way you live
When Randy Schiefer was hospitalized with COVID-19, he wasn't sure he would survive. Now, he looks back at that experience as the most important thing that has ever happened to him.

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Science - July 25, 2022 at 04:01PM - How a near-death experience could change the way you live

NPR News: Monkeypox is a public health emergency. Here's what you need to know about the virus

Monkeypox is a public health emergency. Here's what you need to know about the virus
The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern. From how it spreads to preventive measures, here's what you need to know about the disease.

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Science - July 24, 2022 at 08:02PM - Monkeypox is a public health emergency. Here's what you need to know about the virus

NPR News: You can find the tech behind the Webb telescope down here on Earth

You can find the tech behind the Webb telescope down here on Earth
While the James Webb telescope flies through space, it's done more for us here on Earth than show images of distant galaxies. The tech has also helped improve the vision of eye surgery patients.

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Science - July 24, 2022 at 04:01PM - You can find the tech behind the Webb telescope down here on Earth

NPR News: Baby talk is a universal phenomenon

Baby talk is a universal phenomenon
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Courtney Hilton about his research that centers on how people talk to babies around the world.

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Science - July 24, 2022 at 04:02AM - Baby talk is a universal phenomenon

NPR News: There are 40% more tigers in the world than previously estimated

There are 40% more tigers in the world than previously estimated
The number of tigers in the wild has gone up dramatically since 2015 — largely because of improvements in monitoring them, but the species remains endangered.

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Science - July 24, 2022 at 01:33AM - There are 40% more tigers in the world than previously estimated

NPR News: 'Prehistoric Planet' shows complex dinosaur behavior. But how do we actually know?

'Prehistoric Planet' shows complex dinosaur behavior. But how do we actually know?
How can scientists peek into the minds of creatures dead for millions of years? A TV show presented by Sir David Attenborough attempts to do it.

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Science - July 23, 2022 at 07:01PM - 'Prehistoric Planet' shows complex dinosaur behavior. But how do we actually know?

NPR News: A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant

A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant
If you need an excuse to go out to dinner, this paleontological discovery might be it.

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Science - July 23, 2022 at 04:00PM - A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant

NPR News: The first U.S. polio case was discovered in nearly a decade. Should you worry?

The first U.S. polio case was discovered in nearly a decade. Should you worry?
The CDC confirmed that a patient in New York has contracted polio, the first U.S. case since 2013. But most people shouldn't be concerned about contracting the virus because of high vaccination rates.

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Science - July 23, 2022 at 04:56AM - The first U.S. polio case was discovered in nearly a decade. Should you worry?

NPR News: A Skittles lawsuit raises questions over titanium dioxide — a legal food additive

A Skittles lawsuit raises questions over titanium dioxide — a legal food additive
A suit has been filed against the maker of Skittles over titanium dioxide, a color additive that has been on the market for decades but which has been banned in food by European authorities.

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Science - July 23, 2022 at 01:24AM - A Skittles lawsuit raises questions over titanium dioxide — a legal food additive

NPR News: COMIC: How living on Mars time taught me to slow down

COMIC: How living on Mars time taught me to slow down
NASA engineer Nagin Cox lives on Earth but works on Mars time, where days are longer and time works differently. Her work with the rovers has entirely changed the way she thinks about time on Earth.

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Science - July 22, 2022 at 04:01PM - COMIC: How living on Mars time taught me to slow down

NPR News: Beloved monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered

Beloved monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature added the migrating monarch butterfly for to its "red list" of threatened species and categorized it as "endangered" — two steps from extinct.

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Science - July 21, 2022 at 08:52PM - Beloved monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered

NPR News: The new science coming from the James Webb telescope has astronomers giddy

The new science coming from the James Webb telescope has astronomers giddy
In the week since the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were unveiled, astronomers have been poring through all the observations it's made so far--and they're happily overwhelmed.

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Science - July 21, 2022 at 04:30PM - The new science coming from the James Webb telescope has astronomers giddy

NPR News: The James Webb Space Telescope images have been a game changer for astronomers

The James Webb Space Telescope images have been a game changer for astronomers
In the week since the first James Webb Space Telescope images were unveiled, astronomers have been poring over all its observations so far. What they've seen has them giddy.

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Science - July 21, 2022 at 03:36AM - The James Webb Space Telescope images have been a game changer for astronomers

NPR News: With no textbooks or antibiotics, this WWI surgeon pioneered facial reconstruction

With no textbooks or antibiotics, this WWI surgeon pioneered facial reconstruction
Medical historian Lindsey Fitzharris tells the story Dr. Harold Gillies, a military surgeon who spent WWI reconstructing the faces of soldiers and sailors who'd suffered horrific facial injuries.

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Science - July 21, 2022 at 12:24AM - With no textbooks or antibiotics, this WWI surgeon pioneered facial reconstruction

NPR News: A discarded coffee cup may have just helped crack this decades-old murder case

A discarded coffee cup may have just helped crack this decades-old murder case
David Sinopoli was charged Sunday in the 1975 killing of Lindy Sue Biechler. Investigators chased down leads for decades, but it wasn't until advanced DNA analysis was done that he became a suspect.

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Science - July 20, 2022 at 11:58PM - A discarded coffee cup may have just helped crack this decades-old murder case

NPR News: Dinosaur footprints found at restaurant courtyard

Dinosaur footprints found at restaurant courtyard
A diner in China spotted what looked like dinosaur footprints in the stone patio of a restaurant. Paleontologists have now confirmed the discovery and say the tracks are roughly 100 million years old.

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Science - July 20, 2022 at 03:51AM - Dinosaur footprints found at restaurant courtyard

NPR News: Decades of 'good fires' save Yosemite's iconic grove of ancient sequoia trees

Decades of 'good fires' save Yosemite's iconic grove of ancient sequoia trees
Saving the centuries-old trees in Yosemite's famed Mariposa Grove took hard work from firefighters but also half a century of intentional fires.

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Science - July 19, 2022 at 04:28PM - Decades of 'good fires' save Yosemite's iconic grove of ancient sequoia trees

NPR News: Monkeypox keeps spreading. Here's what authorities are doing to stop it

Monkeypox keeps spreading. Here's what authorities are doing to stop it
Public health experts know what it takes to control a disease outbreak: access to testing and vaccines. But in the last two months of the monkeypox outbreak, the response has not met the need.

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Science - July 19, 2022 at 04:00PM - Monkeypox keeps spreading. Here's what authorities are doing to stop it

NPR News: A dire moment in the pandemic ... was the chance he'd been waiting for

A dire moment in the pandemic ... was the chance he'd been waiting for
How Sotiris Missailidis, head of R&D in Brazil's vaccine agency, used the COVID crisis to push through a game-changing effort for middle-income countries to invent their own mRNA vaccine.

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Science - July 18, 2022 at 04:00PM - A dire moment in the pandemic ... was the chance he'd been waiting for

NPR News: Data collected about heat in Jacksonville, Fla., will be used to help areas impacted

Data collected about heat in Jacksonville, Fla., will be used to help areas impacted
As climate change warms the planet, volunteers mapped heat in Jacksonville, Fla., in a federal research project. The city will use data collected to help neighborhoods threatened by extreme heat.

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Science - July 19, 2022 at 04:05AM - Data collected about heat in Jacksonville, Fla., will be used to help areas impacted

NPR News: The Atlantic cod is coming back after strict catch limits greatly decreased numbers

The Atlantic cod is coming back after strict catch limits greatly decreased numbers
Atlantic cod, a fish that was foundational to New England's economy, is being caught at historically low levels. But a research scientist says cod is in the early stages of a comeback.

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Science - July 19, 2022 at 03:41AM - The Atlantic cod is coming back after strict catch limits greatly decreased numbers

NPR News: Middle-income countries have come up with a game-changing plan for COVID vaccines

Middle-income countries have come up with a game-changing plan for COVID vaccines
As the U.S. and Europe spearhead COVID vaccines, other regions are left struggling to gain access. But now scientists from Latin America and Africa are collaborating on mRNA technology.

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Science - July 18, 2022 at 04:00PM - Middle-income countries have come up with a game-changing plan for COVID vaccines

NPR News: This app compares Hubble and Webb images — the differences are astronomical

This app compares Hubble and Webb images — the differences are astronomical
Software developer John Christensen coded an app to show you just how far NASA innovation has come since Hubble.

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Science - July 18, 2022 at 06:01PM - This app compares Hubble and Webb images — the differences are astronomical

NPR News: Sharks mistaking feet for fish are likely behind Long Island attacks

Sharks mistaking feet for fish are likely behind Long Island attacks
A shark expert said the likely culprits behind the Long Island incidents are juvenile sand tiger sharks, which may accidentally bite humans while chasing fish.

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Science - July 18, 2022 at 08:07AM - Sharks mistaking feet for fish are likely behind Long Island attacks

NPR News: The James Webb telescope had 344 'single point failures' before launch. Then, success

The James Webb telescope had 344 'single point failures' before launch. Then, success
Bill Ochs, the project manager for the James Webb telescope shares the trials and tribulations of the launch and what it's like having the images out in the world.

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Science - July 17, 2022 at 04:00PM - The James Webb telescope had 344 'single point failures' before launch. Then, success

NPR News: Marlene Zuk: What humans can learn from the sex lives of insects

Marlene Zuk: What humans can learn from the sex lives of insects
Insects experience the world very differently from humans--but they still have a lot to teach us. Behavioral ecologist Marlene Zuk explores what insects can teach us about sex and sexuality.

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Science - July 15, 2022 at 08:00PM - Marlene Zuk: What humans can learn from the sex lives of insects

NPR News: Carin Bondar: Eggs and the genius of bird moms

Carin Bondar: Eggs and the genius of bird moms
Laying eggs may seem like a simple way to reproduce compared to human birth, but biologist Carin Bondar says bird moms are the micromanagers of the animal kingdom.

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Science - July 15, 2022 at 07:59PM - Carin Bondar: Eggs and the genius of bird moms

NPR News: Noah Wilson-Rich: How city habitats help honeybees to thrive

Noah Wilson-Rich: How city habitats help honeybees to thrive
On a rooftop garden in the middle of Manhattan, honeybee colonies are flourishing. Biologist Noah-Wilson Rich explains how collecting data from honeybee hives can help ensure a healthy future for all.

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Science - July 15, 2022 at 07:59PM - Noah Wilson-Rich: How city habitats help honeybees to thrive

NPR News: The James Webb telescope project manager says the words 'give up' were never used

The James Webb telescope project manager says the words 'give up' were never used
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bill Ochs, the project manager for the James Webb telescope since 2011, on the trials and tribulations of the launch and what it's like having the images out in the world.

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Science - July 15, 2022 at 04:07AM - The James Webb telescope project manager says the words 'give up' were never used

NPR News: Why don't woodpecker brains get damaged from pecking? They're tiny, scientists say

Why don't woodpecker brains get damaged from pecking? They're tiny, scientists say
A woodpecker's brain takes a big hit with every peck against a tree. Yet the animals don't get brain damage. A team of scientists says the reason is the brain's very small size.

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Science - July 15, 2022 at 03:42AM - Why don't woodpecker brains get damaged from pecking? They're tiny, scientists say

NPR News: A woodpecker's brain takes a big hit with every peck: study

A woodpecker's brain takes a big hit with every peck: study
A new study refutes the popular idea that a woodpecker's brain is cushioned from the violent impacts of pecking. It offers a different reason the birds avoid brain damage.

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Science - July 15, 2022 at 02:47AM - A woodpecker's brain takes a big hit with every peck: study

NPR News: Scientists have picked up a radio signal 'heartbeat' billions of light-years away

Scientists have picked up a radio signal 'heartbeat' billions of light-years away
Scientists have not been able to pinpoint the exact location of the radio waves yet

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Science - July 14, 2022 at 04:06PM - Scientists have picked up a radio signal 'heartbeat' billions of light-years away

NPR News: Over-the-counter birth control pills are available worldwide. The U.S. may be next

Over-the-counter birth control pills are available worldwide. The U.S. may be next
Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. Now a drugmaker is asking the FDA to approve a progestin-only contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies.

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Science - July 14, 2022 at 04:00PM - Over-the-counter birth control pills are available worldwide. The U.S. may be next

NPR News: These Brazilian besties are inventing an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

These Brazilian besties are inventing an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world
Pfizer and Moderna have refused to divulge details of how to make their cutting-edge COVID shots. Here's what two scientists — and longtime best friends — are doing about it.

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Science - July 14, 2022 at 04:52AM - These Brazilian besties are inventing an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

NPR News: NASA's James Webb telescope captures groundbreaking images of distant galaxies

NASA's James Webb telescope captures groundbreaking images of distant galaxies
Thanks to the telescope's deep and sharp infrared images, Earthlings are getting a more detailed look at distant galaxies than was ever possible.

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Science - July 12, 2022 at 10:19PM - NASA's James Webb telescope captures groundbreaking images of distant galaxies

NPR News: A NASA telescope will soon show us the universe as we've never seen it

A NASA telescope will soon show us the universe as we've never seen it
NASA's $10 billion new telescope will show the world something remarkable today: an image of some of the first galaxies to form in the universe.

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Science - July 11, 2022 at 10:58PM - A NASA telescope will soon show us the universe as we've never seen it

NPR News: When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short

When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short
These devices measure blood oxygen levels and can help identify when patients are dangerously ill. But research shows they can deliver misleading results for people with darker skin.

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Science - July 11, 2022 at 10:06PM - When it comes to darker skin, pulse oximeters fall short

NPR News: A new dominant omicron strain in the U.S. is driving up cases — and reinfections

A new dominant omicron strain in the U.S. is driving up cases — and reinfections
BA.5 is now the dominant omicron strain in the U.S. It's good at evading the immune system, though doesn't appear to cause more serious illness.

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Science - July 11, 2022 at 06:08PM - A new dominant omicron strain in the U.S. is driving up cases — and reinfections

NPR News: The dominant BA.5 subvariant is leading a wave of COVID reinfections

The dominant BA.5 subvariant is leading a wave of COVID reinfections
BA.5 is now the dominant omicron strain in the U.S,. and it's leading to an increase in cases and hospitalizations. The variant is really good at evading the immune system.

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Science - July 11, 2022 at 06:08PM - The dominant BA.5 subvariant is leading a wave of COVID reinfections

NPR News: Manhattanhenge, a unique urban phenomenon, sets for the last time this year

Manhattanhenge, a unique urban phenomenon, sets for the last time this year
On Monday and Tuesday, the sun will set between New York's skyscrapers — offering a perfect photo opportunity and a chance to marvel at the city planning that made Manhattanhenge possible.

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Science - July 11, 2022 at 09:49PM - Manhattanhenge, a unique urban phenomenon, sets for the last time this year

NPR News: David Biello: Are we alone in the universe?

David Biello: Are we alone in the universe?
Are we alone in the universe? This hour, we travel the cosmos with TED science curator David Biello in search of extraterrestrial life, uncovering how it may look and how we'll know we've found it.

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Science - July 8, 2022 at 07:58PM - David Biello: Are we alone in the universe?

NPR News: Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it

Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it
Emergency contraceptives and abortion pills are not the same thing, though people often confuse them. Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it's vital to know the difference — and your options.

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Science - July 8, 2022 at 04:00PM - Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it

NPR News: Scientists look to people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer's drugs

Scientists look to people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer's drugs
Because people with Down syndrome are very likely to develop Alzheimer's, they are ideal candidates for experimental drugs meant to halt the disease.

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Science - July 8, 2022 at 05:09AM - Scientists look to people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer's drugs

NPR News: Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Simone Biles, John McCain

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Simone Biles, John McCain
The 17 recipients include athletes, artists, and leaders of the civil rights and labor movements.

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Science - July 8, 2022 at 01:36AM - Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Denzel Washington, Simone Biles, John McCain

NPR News: Researchers can now explain how climate change is affecting your weather

Researchers can now explain how climate change is affecting your weather
For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.

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Science - July 7, 2022 at 08:30PM - Researchers can now explain how climate change is affecting your weather

NPR News: The story of Fred the mastodon, who died looking for love

The story of Fred the mastodon, who died looking for love
A mastodon named Fred, also known as the Buesching mastodon, is a distant relative of the modern elephant. His remains reveal the story of his life and violent end.

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Science - July 7, 2022 at 04:00PM - The story of Fred the mastodon, who died looking for love

NPR News: Scientists are learning just how climate change impacts extreme weather events

Scientists are learning just how climate change impacts extreme weather events
For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.

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Science - July 7, 2022 at 04:15AM - Scientists are learning just how climate change impacts extreme weather events

NPR News: Hundreds of ancient frogs died in this swamp mating death trap, researchers say

Hundreds of ancient frogs died in this swamp mating death trap, researchers say
Researchers have solved an ancient mystery — what killed a group of prehistoric frogs. Prior research blamed lack of oxygen or dried up lakes, but the true culprit was a swamp mating death trap.

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Science - July 7, 2022 at 03:46AM - Hundreds of ancient frogs died in this swamp mating death trap, researchers say

NPR News: Is a Uranium mill in Utah making tribal members sick? They'll find out in 2025

Is a Uranium mill in Utah making tribal members sick? They'll find out in 2025
The Utah mill has long concerned a tribal community next door. They hope a new health study will answer their questions. "A lot of our people mysteriously started getting sick," a tribal member says.

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Science - July 6, 2022 at 04:00PM - Is a Uranium mill in Utah making tribal members sick? They'll find out in 2025

NPR News: A 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton will be auctioned in New York City

A 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton will be auctioned in New York City
All of the other known Gorgosaurus skeletons are in museum collections, making this one the only specimen available for private ownership, Sotheby's said.

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Science - July 6, 2022 at 07:43AM - A 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton will be auctioned in New York City

NPR News: Large Hadron Collider starts 3rd run to unravel more mysteries about the Universe

Large Hadron Collider starts 3rd run to unravel more mysteries about the Universe
After a few years of upgrades, the Large Hadron Collider in Europe is smashing particles together once again to discover more about the Universe.

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Science - July 6, 2022 at 04:18AM - Large Hadron Collider starts 3rd run to unravel more mysteries about the Universe

NPR News: Dogs could help sniff out chronic wasting disease on one of Montana's reservations

Dogs could help sniff out chronic wasting disease on one of Montana's reservations
In Montana, dogs are being trained to sniff out chronic wasting disease. The animals will be deployed on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation to prevent the disease from being passed to humans.

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Science - July 6, 2022 at 04:13AM - Dogs could help sniff out chronic wasting disease on one of Montana's reservations

NPR News: The minds of octopuses may offer a glimpse at alien intelligence, researchers say

The minds of octopuses may offer a glimpse at alien intelligence, researchers say
The mind of the octopus is so different than human intelligence, some people are studying it to see what alien intelligence might look like.

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Science - July 6, 2022 at 03:53AM - The minds of octopuses may offer a glimpse at alien intelligence, researchers say

NPR News: The fight to fund abortions in post-Roe America

The fight to fund abortions in post-Roe America
In post-Roe America, money is even more determinative of who can get an abortion and who can't. Abortion funds are trying to close the gap, but they are now forced to navigate a murky legal landscape.

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Science - July 5, 2022 at 05:30PM - The fight to fund abortions in post-Roe America

NPR News: The Large Hadron Collider will embark on a third run to uncover more cosmic secrets

The Large Hadron Collider will embark on a third run to uncover more cosmic secrets
Ten years ago, the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle helped make sense of our universe. But in doing so, it unlocked a whole host of new questions.

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Science - July 5, 2022 at 01:01PM - The Large Hadron Collider will embark on a third run to uncover more cosmic secrets

NPR News: Radio Diaries: The almost astronaut

Radio Diaries: The almost astronaut
One man's story shows the underlying racial tensions and insularity of the early days of the U.S. space program.

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Science - July 5, 2022 at 04:26AM - Radio Diaries: The almost astronaut

NPR News: Why officers shoot what might seem like an excessive number of bullets at suspects

Why officers shoot what might seem like an excessive number of bullets at suspects
It has to do with a standard protocol in police training: Officers are trained to shoot a suspect they perceive is a threat until that threat no longer exists.

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Science - July 4, 2022 at 07:00PM - Why officers shoot what might seem like an excessive number of bullets at suspects

NPR News: Airplanes shooting lasers sounds sci-fi, but in Colorado, it's just science

Airplanes shooting lasers sounds sci-fi, but in Colorado, it's just science
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin.

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Science - July 3, 2022 at 06:54PM - Airplanes shooting lasers sounds sci-fi, but in Colorado, it's just science

NPR News: Minnesota lawmakers voted to legalize THC edibles. Some did it accidentally

Minnesota lawmakers voted to legalize THC edibles. Some did it accidentally
After Minnesota lawmakers approved a measure to legalize the sale of certain types of THC edibles, at least one Republican said he didn't realize what he was approving.

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Science - July 3, 2022 at 06:22AM - Minnesota lawmakers voted to legalize THC edibles. Some did it accidentally

NPR News: Nonwhite Americans are eating less meat. Vegan activists of color explain why

Nonwhite Americans are eating less meat. Vegan activists of color explain why
The increase in nonwhite Americans identifying as vegetarian and eating less meat is part of the longstanding work of vegan activists of color to make plant-based eating more accessible.

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Science - July 1, 2022 at 04:39PM - Nonwhite Americans are eating less meat. Vegan activists of color explain why