NPR News: Study sheds new light on the social evolution of primates

Study sheds new light on the social evolution of primates
For decades, researchers have said that our mammalian ancestors were solitary but a new analysis turns that thinking on its head, suggesting they were far more sociable than was previously thought.

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Science - December 31, 2023 at 08:12PM - Study sheds new light on the social evolution of primates

NPR News: Checking your 2024 horoscope? Astronomy explains why your sign might have changed

Checking your 2024 horoscope? Astronomy explains why your sign might have changed
Our view of the constellations has changed since they were first mapped thousands of years ago. That new perspective could also mess with your astrological horoscope in the new year.

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Science - December 31, 2023 at 05:00PM - Checking your 2024 horoscope? Astronomy explains why your sign might have changed

NPR News: Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?
Wildfires worsened by climate change spewed smoke over much of North America this year. It's a new reality Americans haven't yet processed: how dangerous the smoke is for human health.

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Science - December 29, 2023 at 05:00PM - Wildfire smoke this year woke up places unaccustomed to its effects. Now what?

NPR News: This year in science: AI, James Webb Space Telescope research and climate change

This year in science: AI, James Webb Space Telescope research and climate change
NPR's Short Wave hosts Geoff Brumfiel and Regina Barber wrap up of the year in AI, James Webb Space Telescope research and climate change.

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Science - December 29, 2023 at 06:14AM - This year in science: AI, James Webb Space Telescope research and climate change

NPR News: Exploding rockets and asteroid findings: This year in space news

Exploding rockets and asteroid findings: This year in space news
From Elon's giant rocket explosions to asteroid sample returns, we round up the news from a big year off-world.

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Science - December 27, 2023 at 05:26AM - Exploding rockets and asteroid findings: This year in space news

NPR News: Apes remember long-lost friends and family they haven't seen in decades

Apes remember long-lost friends and family they haven't seen in decades
Researchers found that chimpanzees and bonobos were able to recognize photos of former groupmates after more than 25 years apart, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

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Science - December 27, 2023 at 02:35AM - Apes remember long-lost friends and family they haven't seen in decades

NPR News: Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza

Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza
Public health experts say conditions in war-torn Gaza are ripe for the spread of infectious disease. Health workers are struggling to spot and contain outbreaks, even as the health system teeters.

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Science - December 27, 2023 at 12:47AM - Health workers struggle to prevent an infectious disease 'disaster in waiting' in Gaza

NPR News: What astronomers are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope

What astronomers are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope
The telescope has revealed galaxies, stars and black holes that formed in the early universe. After its first full year of science operations, astronomers have much to ponder.

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Science - December 26, 2023 at 05:01PM - What astronomers are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope

NPR News: Just how big can a snowflake get? It depends on what you mean by 'snowflake'

Just how big can a snowflake get? It depends on what you mean by 'snowflake'
The Guinness World Record folks would have us believe in a 19th century snowflake more than a foot wide, but some scientists are skeptical.

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Science - December 25, 2023 at 05:00PM - Just how big can a snowflake get? It depends on what you mean by 'snowflake'

NPR News: Don't mope, have hope: Global stories from 2023 that inspire optimism and delight

Don't mope, have hope: Global stories from 2023 that inspire optimism and delight
We found joy in mail-order chicks, soothing lullabies, a celebration of long-lasting love, the magic touch that can calm a grumpy child (and even a stressed out adult) and beach day in Mogadishu.

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Science - December 24, 2023 at 07:37PM - Don't mope, have hope: Global stories from 2023 that inspire optimism and delight

NPR News: How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!

How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!
Scientists say reindeer seem to sleep while they chew, allowing them to forage all day in the summertime and still get enough sleep.

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Science - December 23, 2023 at 10:38PM - How the real-life Rudolphs get enough rest: Sleep while you chew!

NPR News: Scientists study emotional reactions to 2023 being the hottest year ever recorded

Scientists study emotional reactions to 2023 being the hottest year ever recorded
2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. That might make you feel sad, or angry. Or perhaps anxious, or guilty. Those feelings are normal, and you have a few options for how to react to them.

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Science - December 23, 2023 at 06:04AM - Scientists study emotional reactions to 2023 being the hottest year ever recorded

NPR News: What's going on in our brains when we experience nostalgia?

What's going on in our brains when we experience nostalgia?
What's going on in our brains and bodies when we experience waves of nostalgia in the holiday season? We talk to musician and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin about the medicine of music.

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Science - December 22, 2023 at 05:00PM - What's going on in our brains when we experience nostalgia?

NPR News: Science says declining social invites is OK. Here are 3 tips for doing it

Science says declining social invites is OK. Here are 3 tips for doing it
A new study has examined the potential ramifications of declining an invitation for a social outing, and found that people tend to overestimate just how much it matters.

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Science - December 21, 2023 at 07:56PM - Science says declining social invites is OK. Here are 3 tips for doing it

NPR News: Thank your ancestors if you're an early riser, say scientists

Thank your ancestors if you're an early riser, say scientists
Are you an early riser? If so, you might have Neanderthal ancestors.

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Science - December 20, 2023 at 05:04PM - Thank your ancestors if you're an early riser, say scientists

NPR News: Acts of generosity — like giving gifts — brings happiness, research shows

Acts of generosity — like giving gifts — brings happiness, research shows
Research shows that acts of generosity, like gift-giving, are contagious and increase happiness. Giving and receiving are also fundamental for good relationships.

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Science - December 20, 2023 at 06:01AM - Acts of generosity — like giving gifts — brings happiness, research shows

NPR News: Artificial intelligence can find your location in photos, worrying privacy experts

Artificial intelligence can find your location in photos, worrying privacy experts
Three Stanford graduate students built an AI tool that can find a location by looking at pictures. Civil rights advocates warn more advanced versions will further erode online privacy.

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Science - December 19, 2023 at 05:01PM - Artificial intelligence can find your location in photos, worrying privacy experts

NPR News: Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?

Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?
Researchers who told people to either buy themselves a gift or give one to a stranger, found those who gave to others felt a lot happier. Here's how to get the mood boost without the shopping stress.

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Science - December 18, 2023 at 05:00PM - Giving gifts boosts happiness, research shows. So why do we feel frazzled?

NPR News: Why declining social invites is OK

Why declining social invites is OK
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to West Virginia University marketing professor Julian Givi about his research on the social ramifications of turning down invites.

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Science - December 18, 2023 at 05:40AM - Why declining social invites is OK

NPR News: A powerful eruption on the sun disrupted radio signals on earth

A powerful eruption on the sun disrupted radio signals on earth
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with heliophysicist India Jackson about Thursday's huge solar flare and how it affected the Earth.

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Science - December 17, 2023 at 07:52PM - A powerful eruption on the sun disrupted radio signals on earth

NPR News: What parents need to know before giving kids melatonin

What parents need to know before giving kids melatonin
Research shows nearly 1 in 5 school-age children are using melatonin to help them sleep. But these supplements are unregulated and pediatricians worry about their safety and the dose.

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Science - December 16, 2023 at 07:18PM - What parents need to know before giving kids melatonin

NPR News: This week in science: dunking birds, a hole in the sun and lack of emoji biodiversity

This week in science: dunking birds, a hole in the sun and lack of emoji biodiversity
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Viet Le of Short Wave about parrots dunking food in water, a giant hole in the sun and the lifeforms neglected by emoji makers.

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Science - December 15, 2023 at 05:35AM - This week in science: dunking birds, a hole in the sun and lack of emoji biodiversity

NPR News: Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start

Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
Israel's military says the system makes it more efficient and reduces collateral damage. Critics see a host of problems with the nation's use of AI, but other militaries will likely follow suit.

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Science - December 14, 2023 at 04:58PM - Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start

NPR News: Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower

Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower
One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. And with the moon only a sliver full, viewing conditions should be close to ideal.

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Science - December 14, 2023 at 02:20AM - Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower

NPR News: The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms

The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms
More scientific evidence has surfaced to show that while mittens may be your sweet angel, letting her roam outside is also a big threat to biodiversity.

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Science - December 13, 2023 at 05:22AM - The murderous creature you live with is a murderous creature, study confirms

NPR News: Songbirds flex singing muscles every day to stay in shape, shows new study

Songbirds flex singing muscles every day to stay in shape, shows new study
A new study shows male zebra finches must sing every day to keep their vocal muscles in shape. Females prefer the songs of males that did their daily vocal workout.

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Science - December 13, 2023 at 04:32AM - Songbirds flex singing muscles every day to stay in shape, shows new study

NPR News: Arctic "report card" points to rapid and dramatic impacts of climate change

Arctic "report card" points to rapid and dramatic impacts of climate change
This past summer in the Arctic was the warmest since 1900, leading to early snowmelt and diminished sea ice.

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Science - December 13, 2023 at 01:42AM - Arctic "report card" points to rapid and dramatic impacts of climate change

NPR News: Huge Pliosaur skull unearthed on England's 'Jurassic Coast'

Huge Pliosaur skull unearthed on England's 'Jurassic Coast'
A scientist uncovered a huge Pliosaur on the coast of England. After months trying to extract it, a 6.5 foot long Pliosaur skull was recovered. The "T. Rex of the sea" could kill a human in one bite.

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Science - December 12, 2023 at 05:05PM - Huge Pliosaur skull unearthed on England's 'Jurassic Coast'

NPR News: Scientists have found the mostly intact skull of a giant, deadly sea reptile

Scientists have found the mostly intact skull of a giant, deadly sea reptile
The pliosaur, which existed millions of years ago, would chomp down with its 130 teeth in a bite far stronger than a crocodile's and had a third eye for locating prey.

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Science - December 11, 2023 at 11:34PM - Scientists have found the mostly intact skull of a giant, deadly sea reptile

NPR News: Houston, we have a tomato: ISS astronauts locate missing fruit (or vegetable)

Houston, we have a tomato: ISS astronauts locate missing fruit (or vegetable)
A missing tomato sparked a lighthearted mystery for the astronauts on board the International Space Station — and it's finally been solved after months of accusations and intrigue.

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Science - December 10, 2023 at 06:05PM - Houston, we have a tomato: ISS astronauts locate missing fruit (or vegetable)

NPR News: FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness

FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness
The Food and Drug Administration approved two genetic treatments for sickle cell disease, including one that uses gene-editing. The approvals offer hope for patients and signal a new medical era.

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Science - December 8, 2023 at 11:30PM - FDA approves first gene-editing treatment for human illness

NPR News: This African bird will lead you to honey, if you call to it in just the right way

This African bird will lead you to honey, if you call to it in just the right way
The wild honeyguide responds to distinct calls from local honey foragers. Says one researcher: The bird basically seems to be saying, "Hey, I'm here and I know where there's some honey, so follow me."

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Science - December 8, 2023 at 02:00AM - This African bird will lead you to honey, if you call to it in just the right way

NPR News: A fibrous path 'twixt heart and brain may make you swoon

A fibrous path 'twixt heart and brain may make you swoon
A newly discovered pathway between the heart and brain can cause fainting, at least in mice.

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Science - December 7, 2023 at 05:00PM - A fibrous path 'twixt heart and brain may make you swoon

NPR News: A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain

A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain
A small study found that electrically stimulating an area deep in the brain allowed people with severe traumatic brain injuries to complete a cognitive test more quickly.

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Science - December 6, 2023 at 05:00PM - A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain

NPR News: Can a social media post change public opinion? Researchers weigh in

Can a social media post change public opinion? Researchers weigh in
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with researchers who've studied the relationship between social media posts and opinions.

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Science - December 6, 2023 at 04:53AM - Can a social media post change public opinion? Researchers weigh in

NPR News: Can anything stop the toxic smog of New Delhi?

Can anything stop the toxic smog of New Delhi?
It's, considered the world's most polluted megacity. The air is so bad that a new report estimates that on average each resident loses 12 years of life. Here's what they're doing about it.

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Science - December 6, 2023 at 01:38AM - Can anything stop the toxic smog of New Delhi?

NPR News: Big city mosquitoes are a big problem — and now a big target

Big city mosquitoes are a big problem — and now a big target
Africa's cities have become home to an invasive, malaria-carrying mosquito. New research suggests vulnerabilities that could be exploited to take on the disease-bearing insects.

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Science - December 5, 2023 at 07:04AM - Big city mosquitoes are a big problem — and now a big target

NPR News: Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water

Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water
Dolly and Donna, two dolphins at the Nuremberg Zoo in Germany, appear to be able to sense electric fields — an ability that might help them detect prey buried in sand or enhance their navigation.

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Science - December 5, 2023 at 05:55AM - Dolphins seem to be able to sense electric fields in the water

NPR News: A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries

A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries
A study suggests that deep brain stimulation can improve focus and attention in people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. This could offer a path for those living with debilitating impairments.

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Science - December 5, 2023 at 05:29AM - A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries

NPR News: Companies say they're closing in on nuclear fusion as an energy source. Will it work?

Companies say they're closing in on nuclear fusion as an energy source. Will it work?
For decades, government scientists have toiled away trying to make nuclear fusion work. Will commercial companies sprint to the finish?

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Science - December 4, 2023 at 05:04PM - Companies say they're closing in on nuclear fusion as an energy source. Will it work?

NPR News: The unsung heroes fighting against climate change? Fish in the 'twilight zone'

The unsung heroes fighting against climate change? Fish in the 'twilight zone'
Fish are responsible for capturing billions of tons of carbon dioxide each year. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ken Buesseler of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute about how they do it.

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Science - December 3, 2023 at 08:04PM - The unsung heroes fighting against climate change? Fish in the 'twilight zone'

NPR News: Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness
We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called Project UnLonely shows how creative expression can foster friendships.

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Science - December 3, 2023 at 07:00PM - Feeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat loneliness

NPR News: Wolves are returning to Colorado. But is it too crowded for them to thrive?

Wolves are returning to Colorado. But is it too crowded for them to thrive?
Colorado's booming urban population flipped the state from red to blue, allowing a referendum on reintroducing wolves to pass. But that growing population now may be too big for them to thrive.

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Science - December 2, 2023 at 11:21PM - Wolves are returning to Colorado. But is it too crowded for them to thrive?

NPR News: This week in science: Cellular 'robots,' sleeping penguins and a rediscovered echidna

This week in science: Cellular 'robots,' sleeping penguins and a rediscovered echidna
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of Short Wave about building cellular 'robots,' the bizarre sleeping habits of chinstrap penguins, and a lost echidna found again.

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Science - December 1, 2023 at 05:57AM - This week in science: Cellular 'robots,' sleeping penguins and a rediscovered echidna

NPR News: Holy Mole-y: A sniffer dog helps rediscover a rare mole

Holy Mole-y: A sniffer dog helps rediscover a rare mole
The De Winton's Golden mole was last spotted in 1936. But with the help of a mole-sniffing dog and new environmental DNA analysis, researchers are taking it off the most wanted lost species list.

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Science - November 30, 2023 at 05:00PM - Holy Mole-y: A sniffer dog helps rediscover a rare mole

NPR News: People likely aren't adapted to care for newborn babies alone, new study suggests

People likely aren't adapted to care for newborn babies alone, new study suggests
Allo parenting, in which non-biologic parents serve as a child's caregiver, is common in many parts of the world. Mothers have help provided by several others, including neighbors and older siblings.

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Science - November 30, 2023 at 05:57AM - People likely aren't adapted to care for newborn babies alone, new study suggests

NPR News: Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system

Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system
Efforts to boost climate financing have moved beyond national pledges. Now the focus is on overhauling organizations like the World Bank and providing countries debt relief.

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Science - November 28, 2023 at 05:00PM - Climate funding is in short supply. So some want to rework the financial system

NPR News: Why are sales so hard to resist? Let's unravel this Black Friday mystery

Why are sales so hard to resist? Let's unravel this Black Friday mystery
The human brain has to really fight the lure of a discount. Companies know this and use many tricks to push our buttons. But there's a way to outsmart them.

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Science - November 24, 2023 at 05:00PM - Why are sales so hard to resist? Let's unravel this Black Friday mystery

NPR News: Salty much? These brain cells decide when tasty becomes blech

Salty much? These brain cells decide when tasty becomes blech
Scientists say two separate brain circuits control how much salt we consume.

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Science - November 23, 2023 at 05:00PM - Salty much? These brain cells decide when tasty becomes blech

NPR News: What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit
This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.

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Science - November 22, 2023 at 11:09PM - What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

NPR News: The world's worst industrial disaster harmed people even before they were born

The world's worst industrial disaster harmed people even before they were born
The 1984 gas leak in Bhopal, India, killed thousands. New research finds babies born to mothers who were pregnant at the time have suffered long-term impacts worse than those directly exposed.

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Science - November 22, 2023 at 09:28PM - The world's worst industrial disaster harmed people even before they were born

NPR News: Can we grow veggies on Mars? Fly larvae and synthetic soil may hold the answer

Can we grow veggies on Mars? Fly larvae and synthetic soil may hold the answer
A Texas undergrad is investigating how to grow vegetables on Mars — and has cultivated test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from fly larvae.

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Science - November 22, 2023 at 05:00PM - Can we grow veggies on Mars? Fly larvae and synthetic soil may hold the answer

NPR News: How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible

How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible
There are more than a million insect species, but entomologists say they're declining at alarming rates. Scientists are trying to determine how to save these tiny creatures that prop up life on Earth.

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Science - November 22, 2023 at 06:12AM - How scientists are trying to save the insects that make life possible

NPR News: Army ants use collective intelligence to build bridges. Robots could learn from them

Army ants use collective intelligence to build bridges. Robots could learn from them
As army ants travel over uneven terrain, they link their bodies together to create bridges — a system that might give engineers insight into controlling robotic swarms.

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Science - November 21, 2023 at 05:00PM - Army ants use collective intelligence to build bridges. Robots could learn from them

NPR News: Two different brain circuits influence our taste for salt, study finds

Two different brain circuits influence our taste for salt, study finds
Two different brain circuits help regulate salt intake, according to a study in the journal Cell. One adjusts salt cravings, the other determines whether we find salty food delicious or disgusting.

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Science - November 21, 2023 at 05:57AM - Two different brain circuits influence our taste for salt, study finds

NPR News: A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought

A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought
A new study finds that 5.5 million adults worldwide died in 2019 from cardiovascular disease attributable to lead exposure, more than six times higher than a previous estimate.

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Science - November 20, 2023 at 11:35PM - A new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought

NPR News: Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care

Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care
Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive. Patients may rack up big bills as they search for a diagnosis.

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Science - November 18, 2023 at 08:00PM - Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care

NPR News: SpaceX is attempting to launch its giant Starship rocket — again. Here's what to know

SpaceX is attempting to launch its giant Starship rocket — again. Here's what to know
A lot is riding on the launch, and Starship's ambitious design means that anything could happen.

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Science - November 18, 2023 at 05:02PM - SpaceX is attempting to launch its giant Starship rocket — again. Here's what to know

NPR News: "It feels like I'm not crazy." Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key map.

"It feels like I'm not crazy." Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key map.
The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous US is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.

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Science - November 17, 2023 at 06:41PM - "It feels like I'm not crazy." Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key map.

NPR News: Can we grow Veggies in space?

Can we grow Veggies in space?
A Texas undergrad is investigating sustainable agriculture systems for growing vegetables on Mars - and grew test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from maggots.

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Science - November 17, 2023 at 05:48AM - Can we grow Veggies in space?

NPR News: NPR's Short Wave gives us the latest on black holes, sea turtles, and blood pressure

NPR's Short Wave gives us the latest on black holes, sea turtles, and blood pressure
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of Short Wave about a black hole nearly as old as the universe, how pollution plagues sea turtles, and a simple fix to cut blood pressure.

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Science - November 17, 2023 at 04:41AM - NPR's Short Wave gives us the latest on black holes, sea turtles, and blood pressure

NPR News: Only 51 of these U.S. whales remain. Little has been done to prevent their extinction

Only 51 of these U.S. whales remain. Little has been done to prevent their extinction
Rice's whales are one of the world's newly discovered whale species – and already one of the most endangered. Protections for the whales in the Gulf of Mexico are not coming fast.

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Science - November 16, 2023 at 05:00PM - Only 51 of these U.S. whales remain. Little has been done to prevent their extinction

NPR News: With a boost from John Oliver, pūteketeke soars to first in New Zealand bird contest

With a boost from John Oliver, pūteketeke soars to first in New Zealand bird contest
The water bird was named a conservation organization's Bird of the Century after the Last Week Tonight host took out billboard ads across the globe and hyped the threatened species on his show.

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Science - November 16, 2023 at 02:27AM - With a boost from John Oliver, pūteketeke soars to first in New Zealand bird contest

NPR News: Clouds made of sand make for a strange kind of rain on this hot planet

Clouds made of sand make for a strange kind of rain on this hot planet
On Earth, clouds and rain are made of water. But the James Webb Space Telescope has found that on a planet called WASP-107b, the rain and clouds are made of sand.

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Science - November 15, 2023 at 11:01PM - Clouds made of sand make for a strange kind of rain on this hot planet

NPR News: Climate change, fossil fuels hurting people's health, says new global report

Climate change, fossil fuels hurting people's health, says new global report
The latest Lancet Countdown, an annual analysis from the prestigious medical journal, underscores the vast and growing costs of fossil fuel burning on health.

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Science - November 15, 2023 at 06:30AM - Climate change, fossil fuels hurting people's health, says new global report

NPR News: How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence

How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence
As army ants travel over uneven terrain, they link their bodies together to create bridges — a system that might give engineers insight into controlling robotic swarms.

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Science - November 15, 2023 at 04:36AM - How army ants' architecture demonstrates their collective intelligence

NPR News: Scientists are beginning to understand how long COVID symptoms affect the brain

Scientists are beginning to understand how long COVID symptoms affect the brain
Many symptoms of long COVID are related to the brain. Now scientists are beginning to understand why brain fog, fatigue, and pain can linger for years after a person was infected.

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Science - November 15, 2023 at 04:36AM - Scientists are beginning to understand how long COVID symptoms affect the brain

NPR News: Remembering Dr. Roland Pattillo and his quest to honor the memory of Henrietta Lacks

Remembering Dr. Roland Pattillo and his quest to honor the memory of Henrietta Lacks
For decades, Dr. Roland Pattillo pushed to get Henrietta Lacks' name in the public eye. Lacks was a Black cancer patient whose cells were harvested and used for medical research without her consent.

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Science - November 14, 2023 at 04:35AM - Remembering Dr. Roland Pattillo and his quest to honor the memory of Henrietta Lacks

NPR News: What the Global South could teach rich countries about health care — if they'd listen

What the Global South could teach rich countries about health care — if they'd listen
In his book Decolonizing Healthcare Innovation, Dr. Matthew Harris argues wealthy countries ought to pay attention to innovative programs around the world instead of believing that "the West is best."

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Science - November 13, 2023 at 06:58PM - What the Global South could teach rich countries about health care — if they'd listen

NPR News: Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk

Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk
Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.

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Science - November 13, 2023 at 05:00PM - Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk

NPR News: A tiny deer and rising seas: How far should people go to save an endangered species?

A tiny deer and rising seas: How far should people go to save an endangered species?
The Key deer is losing the only place it lives, raising uncomfortable questions for the people tasked with keeping endangered species alive.

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Science - November 12, 2023 at 05:30PM - A tiny deer and rising seas: How far should people go to save an endangered species?

NPR News: Researchers rediscover an echidna named after David Attenborough

Researchers rediscover an echidna named after David Attenborough
Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, a mammal with a unique evolutionary history, was caught on camera for the first time. Researchers hope their find advances conservation efforts in remote Indonesia.

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Science - November 11, 2023 at 05:00PM - Researchers rediscover an echidna named after David Attenborough

NPR News: Rising ocean temperatures mean blue crabs are showing up in Maine lobster traps

Rising ocean temperatures mean blue crabs are showing up in Maine lobster traps
The crab usually associated with the mid-Atlantic is showing up in lobster traps in Maine. Scientists say it's due to the state's quickly warming ocean waters.

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Science - November 11, 2023 at 05:47AM - Rising ocean temperatures mean blue crabs are showing up in Maine lobster traps

NPR News: How a history of trauma is affecting the children of Gaza

How a history of trauma is affecting the children of Gaza
Even before the the current war, researchers documented the impact of conflict on children in Gaza. Now they worry that kids who are trapped on the battlefield face long-term impacts on mental health.

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Science - November 10, 2023 at 11:43PM - How a history of trauma is affecting the children of Gaza

NPR News: Pakistan is planting lots of mangrove forests. So why are some upset?

Pakistan is planting lots of mangrove forests. So why are some upset?
Pakistan is reforesting its river delta with mangrove forests nearly the size of Rhode Island. But why are some upset?

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Science - November 10, 2023 at 05:31PM - Pakistan is planting lots of mangrove forests. So why are some upset?

NPR News: Arkansas man receives the world's first whole eye transplant plus a new face

Arkansas man receives the world's first whole eye transplant plus a new face
The NYU medical team announced Thursday that Aaron James is recovering well from the dual transplant last May and the donated eye looks remarkably healthy.

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Science - November 10, 2023 at 02:57PM - Arkansas man receives the world's first whole eye transplant plus a new face

NPR News: The Kinsey institute faces possible separation from Indiana University

The Kinsey institute faces possible separation from Indiana University
Indiana University trustees will decide whether to partially sever the University's long standing ties with the famous organization.

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Science - November 10, 2023 at 04:50AM - The Kinsey institute faces possible separation from Indiana University

NPR News: Stronger activity on the sun could bring more displays of the northern lights in 2024

Stronger activity on the sun could bring more displays of the northern lights in 2024
Scientists have updated their forecast for the current solar cycle, which usually lasts about 11 years. Solar activity is now expected to peak earlier and to be stronger than previously thought.

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Science - November 9, 2023 at 05:00PM - Stronger activity on the sun could bring more displays of the northern lights in 2024

NPR News: No Daddy Shark in sight: Zoo greets a cute shark pup after apparent parthenogenesis

No Daddy Shark in sight: Zoo greets a cute shark pup after apparent parthenogenesis
What if the song "Baby Shark" stopped after just two stanzas? There's no Daddy Shark in sight at a Chicago-area zoo where an epaulette shark pup hatched this summer.

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Science - November 8, 2023 at 12:22AM - No Daddy Shark in sight: Zoo greets a cute shark pup after apparent parthenogenesis

NPR News: Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial

Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial
Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.

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Science - November 6, 2023 at 05:00PM - Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial

NPR News: Research finds female frogs play dead to avoid mating with males

Research finds female frogs play dead to avoid mating with males
In some species of frogs, the females play dead to avoid mating with aggressive males. Dr. Carolin Dittrich, behavior ecologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, tells us more.

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Science - November 5, 2023 at 08:01PM - Research finds female frogs play dead to avoid mating with males

NPR News: This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity

This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity
Roland Griffiths spent the later stage of his career exploring the ways that psychedelic drugs, specifically psilocybin, could help patients with depression, addiction issues and even terminal cancer.

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Science - November 5, 2023 at 06:00PM - This psychedelics researcher approached his death with calm and curiosity

NPR News: Lessons from brain science — and history's peacemakers — for resolving conflicts

Lessons from brain science — and history's peacemakers — for resolving conflicts
Humans instinctually forge loyalties to groups to survive. Being aware of these impulses can help us deescalate arguments and find common ground. Some notable leaders in history show us how it's done.

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Science - November 4, 2023 at 05:00PM - Lessons from brain science — and history's peacemakers — for resolving conflicts

NPR News: Investigators will travel to Antarctica after claims of sexual assault at U.S. bases

Investigators will travel to Antarctica after claims of sexual assault at U.S. bases
Investigators with the National Science Foundation's watchdog office will travel to Antarctica to address years-long allegations of sexual misconduct at U.S. research bases.

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Science - November 4, 2023 at 02:12AM - Investigators will travel to Antarctica after claims of sexual assault at U.S. bases

NPR News: More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle

More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle
The federal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to boost American production of medical gloves, but some companies say it's not enough when imported gloves have gotten cheaper.

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Science - November 3, 2023 at 04:15PM - More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle

NPR News: This week in science: Melting arctic ice, sea star anatomy and sleep deprived mice

This week in science: Melting arctic ice, sea star anatomy and sleep deprived mice
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of NPR's Short Wave about Antarctica's melting ice, the weird anatomy of sea stars, and how a sleepless night can ease depression in mice.

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Science - November 3, 2023 at 03:27AM - This week in science: Melting arctic ice, sea star anatomy and sleep deprived mice

NPR News: Enhance! HORNK! Artificial intelligence can now ID individual geese

Enhance! HORNK! Artificial intelligence can now ID individual geese
Yes, that's right, somebody has developed AI for goose faces.

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Science - November 2, 2023 at 04:01PM - Enhance! HORNK! Artificial intelligence can now ID individual geese

NPR News: Using AI to follow one goose in a flock could help with conservation efforts

Using AI to follow one goose in a flock could help with conservation efforts
Artificial Intelligence is coming to the animal kingdom. Researchers have used advanced facial recognition techniques to track individual geese in a population, and other animal species too.

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Science - November 2, 2023 at 03:25AM - Using AI to follow one goose in a flock could help with conservation efforts

NPR News: These American birds and dozens more will be renamed, to remove human monikers

These American birds and dozens more will be renamed, to remove human monikers
The official naming organization for birds in the U. S. is making a bold move, after concerns were raised about birds being named after people with questionable histories.

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Science - November 1, 2023 at 08:00PM - These American birds and dozens more will be renamed, to remove human monikers

NPR News: A 'tropical disease' carried by sand flies is confirmed in a new country: the U.S.

A 'tropical disease' carried by sand flies is confirmed in a new country: the U.S.
Leishmaniasis, a disease spread by a parasite carried by sand flies, is generally considered a tropical disease. Now, thanks to climate change, new research finds it's endemic to the United States.

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Science - November 1, 2023 at 04:20PM - A 'tropical disease' carried by sand flies is confirmed in a new country: the U.S.

NPR News: The FDA is closer to approving a gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease

The FDA is closer to approving a gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
The Food and Drug Administration took a crucial step toward approving the first treatment using the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease.

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Science - November 1, 2023 at 03:17AM - The FDA is closer to approving a gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease

NPR News: In 'White Holes,' Carlo Rovelli takes readers beyond the black hole horizon

In 'White Holes,' Carlo Rovelli takes readers beyond the black hole horizon
Physicist Carlo Rovelli is unique among modern scientists who write for popular audiences in his ability to capture the purest essence of his science with both precision and lyricism.

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Science - October 31, 2023 at 10:35PM - In 'White Holes,' Carlo Rovelli takes readers beyond the black hole horizon

NPR News: 'Bun in the oven' is an ancient pregnancy metaphor. This historian says it has to go

'Bun in the oven' is an ancient pregnancy metaphor. This historian says it has to go
In a new book, Policing Pregnant Bodies, author Kathleen Crowther grapples with how very old ideas – some of them misogynistic – shape how we think about pregnancy and abortion today.

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Science - October 31, 2023 at 09:30PM - 'Bun in the oven' is an ancient pregnancy metaphor. This historian says it has to go

NPR News: Loyalty to groups helped humans survive. That instinct still shows up in conflicts

Loyalty to groups helped humans survive. That instinct still shows up in conflicts
Entrenched conflicts exist globally and locally. Here's what behavioral science says about working through entrenched divisions.

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Science - October 31, 2023 at 05:19AM - Loyalty to groups helped humans survive. That instinct still shows up in conflicts

NPR News: Worldwide, women cook twice as much as men: One country bucks the trend

Worldwide, women cook twice as much as men: One country bucks the trend
A new gallop survey finds the gender gap in home cooking has widened. Globally, women cook an average of 9 meals per week, compared to 4 meals for men. And some countries have bigger gaps than others.

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Science - October 31, 2023 at 03:41AM - Worldwide, women cook twice as much as men: One country bucks the trend

NPR News: Less snacking, more satisfaction: Some foods boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone

Less snacking, more satisfaction: Some foods boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone
Popular weight-loss drugs mimic GLP-1, a hormone the body makes naturally after eating. Turns out some foods trigger GLP-1 better than others, making us feel full and eat less.

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Science - October 30, 2023 at 04:01PM - Less snacking, more satisfaction: Some foods boost levels of an Ozempic-like hormone

NPR News: Q&A: This scientist developed a soap that could help fight skin cancer. He's 14.

Q&A: This scientist developed a soap that could help fight skin cancer. He's 14.
Inspired by a childhood in sun-baked Ethiopia, Heman Bekele wanted to tackle skin cancer. He came up with a topical cancer-fighting soap, and it won him the 3M Young Scientist's Challenge.

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Science - October 28, 2023 at 06:38AM - Q&A: This scientist developed a soap that could help fight skin cancer. He's 14.

NPR News: At 14 years old, America's Top Young Scientist dreams of curing skin cancer

At 14 years old, America's Top Young Scientist dreams of curing skin cancer
Heman Bekele, winner of 3M's Young Scientist Challenge, wants to make cancer treatment cheaper and more accessible.

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Science - October 28, 2023 at 04:23AM - At 14 years old, America's Top Young Scientist dreams of curing skin cancer

NPR News: How many friends do Americans have? A survey crunched the numbers

How many friends do Americans have? A survey crunched the numbers
A study released this month from the Pew Research Center has delved into what friendship in the U.S. looks like, and just how much they mean to us.

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Science - October 26, 2023 at 04:16AM - How many friends do Americans have? A survey crunched the numbers

NPR News: Questions still swirl around Al Ahli Arab Hospital blast in Gaza. Here's what we know

Questions still swirl around Al Ahli Arab Hospital blast in Gaza. Here's what we know
Israel and Hamas have put forth dueling explanations about what caused the deadly blast at Gaza's Al Ahli Arab Hospital. Publicly available evidence presents problems for both versions of the story.

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Science - October 25, 2023 at 02:34AM - Questions still swirl around Al Ahli Arab Hospital blast in Gaza. Here's what we know

NPR News: Long COVID brain fog may originate in a surprising place, say scientists

Long COVID brain fog may originate in a surprising place, say scientists
Scientists studying the causes of long COVID symptoms are proposing a surprising pathway. Their research weaves together several prominent lines of evidence on what might be driving the condition.

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Science - October 24, 2023 at 06:28PM - Long COVID brain fog may originate in a surprising place, say scientists

NPR News: A crime lab scientist's work exonerated 13 people. But some say she altered evidence

A crime lab scientist's work exonerated 13 people. But some say she altered evidence
Decades after the Virginia crime lab found DNA evidence that exonerated more than a dozen people, a new review of records shows a former employee altered evidence to help prosecutors.

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Science - October 24, 2023 at 03:51AM - A crime lab scientist's work exonerated 13 people. But some say she altered evidence

NPR News: The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns

The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns
The federal agency says it is proposing a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair straighteners and smoothers, which have been linked to increased cancer risks.

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Science - October 21, 2023 at 05:05PM - The FDA is proposing a ban on hair relaxers with formaldehyde due to cancer concerns

NPR News: Wastewater reveals which viruses are actually circulating and causing colds

Wastewater reveals which viruses are actually circulating and causing colds
While COVID, flu and RSV remain the big three of respiratory illnesses in the U.S., researchers are getting a clearer picture of other circulating viruses with wastewater surveillance.

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Science - October 21, 2023 at 04:17AM - Wastewater reveals which viruses are actually circulating and causing colds

NPR News: This week in science: How albatrosses navigate, fossilized ocean worms, meteor shower

This week in science: How albatrosses navigate, fossilized ocean worms, meteor shower
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of Short Wave about albatrosses' impressive navigational abilities, fossilized ocean worms and an upcoming meteor shower.

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Science - October 20, 2023 at 03:28AM - This week in science: How albatrosses navigate, fossilized ocean worms, meteor shower

NPR News: Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in type 2 diabetes risk

Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in type 2 diabetes risk
A study finds people who eat more than one serving of red meat a day are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Processed meats, like bacon and hot dogs, were linked to an even higher risk.

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Science - October 20, 2023 at 01:34AM - Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in type 2 diabetes risk

NPR News: A new study points to a key window of opportunity to save Greenland's ice sheet

A new study points to a key window of opportunity to save Greenland's ice sheet
Even if the planet warms more than 2 degrees Celsius, the ice sheet can be protected if temperatures cool back down quickly enough.

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Science - October 19, 2023 at 03:23AM - A new study points to a key window of opportunity to save Greenland's ice sheet

NPR News: Here's the available evidence of what happened at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza

Here's the available evidence of what happened at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza
Videos and photos provide some clues, but much remains unknown about the horrific explosion at the site.

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Science - October 19, 2023 at 01:48AM - Here's the available evidence of what happened at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza

NPR News: Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds

Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds
Middle school can be a challenging time and it turns out bike riding may help. Researchers found students who took part in a 6 to 8 week cycling class reported having a more positive outlook on life.

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Science - October 18, 2023 at 04:00PM - Bike riding in middle school may boost mental health, study finds

NPR News: Major U.S. science group lays out a path to smooth the energy transtion

Major U.S. science group lays out a path to smooth the energy transtion
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine says putting equity at the center of climate and energy policy will help speed along necessary fossil fuel emission cuts

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Science - October 18, 2023 at 03:20AM - Major U.S. science group lays out a path to smooth the energy transtion

NPR News: Russia is scrapping its ratification of a key nuclear test ban. Here's what that means

Russia is scrapping its ratification of a key nuclear test ban. Here's what that means
The world's major nuclear powers haven't tested a bomb this century, but experts worry that may be about to change.

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Science - October 17, 2023 at 10:44PM - Russia is scrapping its ratification of a key nuclear test ban. Here's what that means

NPR News: How gas utilities used tobacco tactics to avoid gas stove regulations

How gas utilities used tobacco tactics to avoid gas stove regulations
Gas stoves emit potentially harmful pollutants, but utilities and their trade group avoided regulation with tactics perfected by the tobacco industry to cast doubt on science showing health problems.

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Science - October 17, 2023 at 04:01PM - How gas utilities used tobacco tactics to avoid gas stove regulations

NPR News: Scientists built the largest-ever map of the human brain. Here's what they found

Scientists built the largest-ever map of the human brain. Here's what they found
A new atlas of the human brain could help explain abilities like language – and vulnerabilities, like Alzheimer's disease.

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Science - October 16, 2023 at 04:01PM - Scientists built the largest-ever map of the human brain. Here's what they found

NPR News: Scenes from the rare 'ring of fire' eclipse

Scenes from the rare 'ring of fire' eclipse
Didn't catch the rare spectacle? We've rounded up some photos of the celestial event, snapped as the moon charted its path over U.S. skies.

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Science - October 15, 2023 at 04:15AM - Scenes from the rare 'ring of fire' eclipse

NPR News: New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD

New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells will help researchers understand autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 12, 2023.)

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Science - October 14, 2023 at 07:03PM - New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD

NPR News: On Saturday, much of the U.S. will get a view of a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

On Saturday, much of the U.S. will get a view of a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
An annular solar eclipse, nicknamed the "ring of fire," will sweep across much of the Western Hemisphere on Saturday, Oct. 14. Here's what to expect.

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Science - October 14, 2023 at 04:21AM - On Saturday, much of the U.S. will get a view of a 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

NPR News: Here's how you can see Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

Here's how you can see Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
People in some areas of the western U.S. will be able to see the annular eclipse, when the moon passes directly in front of the sun. Experts urge viewers to watch the eclipse safely.

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Science - October 13, 2023 at 04:01PM - Here's how you can see Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

NPR News: New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD

New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells has identified more than 3,000 types of cells. The finding will help researchers understand disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia.

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Science - October 13, 2023 at 03:55AM - New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD

NPR News: Take a peek at what NASA brought back from an asteroid

Take a peek at what NASA brought back from an asteroid
Scientists are thrilled with the tiny asphalt-black rocks, and most of the sample hasn't even been revealed yet.

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Science - October 12, 2023 at 04:00PM - Take a peek at what NASA brought back from an asteroid

NPR News: NASA unveils rocks brought back from an asteroid

NASA unveils rocks brought back from an asteroid
NASA held a briefing to reveal the rocks returned by the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission. The asteroid material was delivered to Earth in late September in a space capsule that landed in Utah.

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Science - October 12, 2023 at 05:39AM - NASA unveils rocks brought back from an asteroid

NPR News: This next NASA mission to an asteroid is seriously metal

This next NASA mission to an asteroid is seriously metal
A NASA mission called Psyche is about to launch on a mission out to an unusual asteroid that's scientists believe is largely composed of metal.

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Science - October 11, 2023 at 04:17PM - This next NASA mission to an asteroid is seriously metal

NPR News: California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease

California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease
Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to risk of cancer, other health effects.

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Science - October 11, 2023 at 12:05AM - California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease

NPR News: Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids

Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids
With diet-related disease on the rise in the U.S., some schools are adding nutrition to the curriculum. Teaching kids to grow and cook fresh produce can influence life-long eating habits.

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Science - October 9, 2023 at 04:01PM - Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids

NPR News: With new research, your smart speaker might better understand African American English

With new research, your smart speaker might better understand African American English
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Howard University professor Gloria Washington about a new project that will make it easier for Black people to be understood by automatic speech recognition technology.

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Science - October 8, 2023 at 07:01PM - With new research, your smart speaker might better understand African American English

NPR News: Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it

Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it
When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.

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Science - October 8, 2023 at 05:01PM - Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it

NPR News: Making lawns more eco-friendly

Making lawns more eco-friendly
There's a growing movement to make Americans' lawns truly eco-friendly. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with research ecologist Susannah Lerman about making lawns more sustainable.

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Science - October 8, 2023 at 04:42AM - Making lawns more eco-friendly

NPR News: Apple breeders at the University of Minnesota have announced a new apple: 'kudos'

Apple breeders at the University of Minnesota have announced a new apple: 'kudos'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with David Bedford, an apple breeder at the University of Minnesota, about the new "Kudos" apple.

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Science - October 7, 2023 at 06:58PM - Apple breeders at the University of Minnesota have announced a new apple: 'kudos'

NPR News: Meet the high school sport that builds robots — and the next generation of engineers

Meet the high school sport that builds robots — and the next generation of engineers
The FIRST Robotics Competition has evolved from a fascinating after-school activity to having an impact on the tech and engineering world, involving tens of thousands of teens across the globe.

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Science - October 7, 2023 at 05:01PM - Meet the high school sport that builds robots — and the next generation of engineers

NPR News: Fossil footprints in New Mexico suggest humans have been here longer than we thought

Fossil footprints in New Mexico suggest humans have been here longer than we thought
A new study of fossil footprints in White Sands National Park bolsters the argument that humans may have lived in North America longer than thought.

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Science - October 7, 2023 at 04:00PM - Fossil footprints in New Mexico suggest humans have been here longer than we thought

NPR News: The bruising artillery battle in Ukraine has left a scar that is visible from space

The bruising artillery battle in Ukraine has left a scar that is visible from space
NASA-backed researchers say that millions of acres of farmland have been abandoned due to the conflict.

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Science - October 6, 2023 at 04:01PM - The bruising artillery battle in Ukraine has left a scar that is visible from space

NPR News: This week in science: Elusive antimatter, a brightening night sky and Fat Bear Week

This week in science: Elusive antimatter, a brightening night sky and Fat Bear Week
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Regina Barber and Aaron Scott of Short Wave about elusive antimatter, a brightening night sky and a competition among super-sized grizzly bears: Fat Bear Week.

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Science - October 6, 2023 at 04:12AM - This week in science: Elusive antimatter, a brightening night sky and Fat Bear Week

NPR News: Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows

Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows
Scientists have shown how pregnancy hormones alter a brain circuit in mice. The finding helps explain how hormones induce maternal behavior in a range of mammals.

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Science - October 6, 2023 at 03:32AM - Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows

NPR News: The world is guzzling more and more sugary beverages, a new study says

The world is guzzling more and more sugary beverages, a new study says
Worldwide, between 1990 and 2018, intake of sugary drinks was up by almost 16%, according to findings of a study published in the journal Nature Communications.

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Science - October 5, 2023 at 06:19PM - The world is guzzling more and more sugary beverages, a new study says

NPR News: Black holes can teach us how to live our best lives

Black holes can teach us how to live our best lives
Black holes may seem like interstellar enigmas, but they hold some key lessons on how to move through the universe.

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Science - October 5, 2023 at 04:00PM - Black holes can teach us how to live our best lives

NPR News: New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels

New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels
Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.

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Science - October 5, 2023 at 04:00PM - New technology uses good old-fashioned wind to power giant cargo vessels

NPR News: Vegetarianism may be in your genes

Vegetarianism may be in your genes
Eating less meat is good for your health and the environment. Now a new study suggests genes may play a role in people's ability to stick to a strict vegetarian diet.

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Science - October 5, 2023 at 03:39AM - Vegetarianism may be in your genes

NPR News: Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great.

Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great.
A new global assessment of the world's amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.

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Science - October 5, 2023 at 12:14AM - Scientists looked at nearly every known amphibian type. They're not doing great.

NPR News: This MacArthur 'genius' knew the initial theory of COVID transmission was flawed

This MacArthur 'genius' knew the initial theory of COVID transmission was flawed
When COVID-19 first emerged, Linsey Marr suspected right away it spread through the air. Time has proved this aerosols engineer right. Now she's being honored with a MacArthur "genius grant."

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Science - October 4, 2023 at 11:00PM - This MacArthur 'genius' knew the initial theory of COVID transmission was flawed

NPR News: Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to three scientists for tiny, colorful quantum dots

Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to three scientists for tiny, colorful quantum dots
Three scientists were honored for their work with the tiny nanoparticles that allow for very bright colors. They are used in many electronics, like LED displays.

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Science - October 4, 2023 at 05:20PM - Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to three scientists for tiny, colorful quantum dots

NPR News: 3 scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on tiny quantum dots

3 scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on tiny quantum dots
The three were honored for their work with the tiny particles that are just a few atoms in diameter and allow for very bright colors. They are used in many electronics, like LED displays.

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Science - October 4, 2023 at 05:20PM - 3 scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on tiny quantum dots

NPR News: Tarantulas in Colorado are on the move, and they're looking for love

Tarantulas in Colorado are on the move, and they're looking for love
Fall is tarantula mating time in the plains of southeastern Colorado. The small city of La Junta is celebrating the spiders' season of romance with its second annual tarantula festival.

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Science - October 4, 2023 at 06:39AM - Tarantulas in Colorado are on the move, and they're looking for love

NPR News: 3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms

3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms
The scientists look at electrons in atoms during the tiniest of split seconds, giving "humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons," according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

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Science - October 3, 2023 at 05:22PM - 3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms

NPR News: Two scientists win Nobel Prize for research that led to COVID-19 vaccines

Two scientists win Nobel Prize for research that led to COVID-19 vaccines
Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine played a crucial role in the development of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Science - October 3, 2023 at 03:30AM - Two scientists win Nobel Prize for research that led to COVID-19 vaccines

NPR News: As the 'water tower of Asia' dries out, villagers learn to recharge their springs

As the 'water tower of Asia' dries out, villagers learn to recharge their springs
In the Himalayan foothills, water is getting harder to come by. Villagers in one region of northern India are learning how to recharge the groundwater-fed springs they depend on.

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Science - October 2, 2023 at 11:00PM - As the 'water tower of Asia' dries out, villagers learn to recharge their springs

NPR News: Nobel Prize goes to scientists who made mRNA COVID vaccines possible

Nobel Prize goes to scientists who made mRNA COVID vaccines possible
Hungarian-born biochemist Katalin Karikó and American immunologist Drew Weissman found that a chemical change to genetic code called mRNA eliminated a problematic side effect when used in vaccines.

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Science - October 2, 2023 at 05:42PM - Nobel Prize goes to scientists who made mRNA COVID vaccines possible

NPR News: Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia

Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia
Researchers have identified 46 genes that can disrupt a process that is critical to early brain development. The finding could help scientists find new treatments for disorders including autism.

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Science - October 2, 2023 at 04:00PM - Brain cells, interrupted: How some genes may cause autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia

NPR News: The alternative to buying new snow boots for kids every year? Expandable shoes

The alternative to buying new snow boots for kids every year? Expandable shoes
Parents often lament having to get a new pair of winter boots for their kids every year as they grow out of their old ones. A group of Northwestern University students came up with a fix for that.

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Science - October 1, 2023 at 06:58PM - The alternative to buying new snow boots for kids every year? Expandable shoes

NPR News: Scientists and volunteers work together to monitor annual butterfly migration

Scientists and volunteers work together to monitor annual butterfly migration
The annual butterfly migration is underway. For decades scientists have relied on volunteers to tag butterflies to provide details about their journey.

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Science - September 30, 2023 at 04:00AM - Scientists and volunteers work together to monitor annual butterfly migration

NPR News: What would it mean if PEPFAR — the widely hailed anti-HIV effort — isn't reauthorized?

What would it mean if PEPFAR — the widely hailed anti-HIV effort — isn't reauthorized?
President George W. Bush's program is credited with saving 25 million lives. Republican objections linked to the abortion debate make reauthorization unlikely before the Sept. 30 deadline.

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Science - September 29, 2023 at 11:33PM - What would it mean if PEPFAR — the widely hailed anti-HIV effort — isn't reauthorized?

NPR News: 250 million is the new 40: Mammals may already be halfway done on Earth, study finds

250 million is the new 40: Mammals may already be halfway done on Earth, study finds
The future is always hard to predict, especially millions of years from now. But researchers found that a future supercontinent centered around the tropics may be tough for mammals to survive.

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Science - September 28, 2023 at 10:30PM - 250 million is the new 40: Mammals may already be halfway done on Earth, study finds

NPR News: This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the year

This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the year
A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth along its elliptical orbit, which means it can appear larger and brighter to viewers. The last one of the year will be visible Thursday and Friday.

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Science - September 27, 2023 at 10:29PM - This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the year

NPR News: A reproduction revolution is on the horizon: vitro gametogenesis or IVG

A reproduction revolution is on the horizon: vitro gametogenesis or IVG
Scientists in Japan are at the forefront of one the most controversial areas of biomedical research: creating sperm and eggs in the laboratory from practically any cell in the body.

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Science - September 27, 2023 at 04:14PM - A reproduction revolution is on the horizon: vitro gametogenesis or IVG

NPR News: An annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in October

An annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in October
Residents from Oregon to Texas may be able to glimpse the annular eclipse, when the moon is deep in its orbit and passes in front of the sun, creating a black circle on the star.

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Science - September 27, 2023 at 06:02AM - An annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in October

NPR News: Why hikers on the Pacific Coast Trail are coming down with norovirus

Why hikers on the Pacific Coast Trail are coming down with norovirus
Hikers are getting sick with norovirus in the wilderness. A CDC investigation finds that poor hygiene along the Pacific Crest Trail — and other outdoor settings — is to blame.

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Science - September 27, 2023 at 03:58AM - Why hikers on the Pacific Coast Trail are coming down with norovirus

NPR News: A new climate change report offers something unique: hope

A new climate change report offers something unique: hope
Electric vehicles and solar power are growing quickly and offering hope the world could still meet climate change goals.

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Science - September 27, 2023 at 12:59AM - A new climate change report offers something unique: hope

NPR News: After 7 years, NASA's Osiris-REx returns to earth... with souvenirs!

After 7 years, NASA's Osiris-REx returns to earth... with souvenirs!
NASA's Osiris-REx mission brought back asteroid samples untainted by Earth's atmosphere.

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Science - September 26, 2023 at 03:36AM - After 7 years, NASA's Osiris-REx returns to earth... with souvenirs!

NPR News: Young climate activists challenging 32 governments will get their day in court

Young climate activists challenging 32 governments will get their day in court
Six young activists are due Wednesday at the European Court of Human Rights, where they're accusing 32 governments of violating their human rights for failing to adequately address climate change.

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Science - September 25, 2023 at 12:10PM - Young climate activists challenging 32 governments will get their day in court

NPR News: As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, so does interest from a new group: chaplains

As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, so does interest from a new group: chaplains
Chaplains provide spiritual counsel at some of life's most raw moments. With psychedelic legalization spreading, some chaplains think this role should include facilitating psychedelic trips.

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Science - September 24, 2023 at 10:04PM - As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, so does interest from a new group: chaplains

NPR News: Watch Live: NASA sends an asteroid sample back to Earth

Watch Live: NASA sends an asteroid sample back to Earth
NASA's Osiris-REx mission sends a pristine sample of asteroid back to Earth Sunday morning. If it lands successfully, this cupful-or-so of space rock could shed light on the solar system's origins.

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Science - September 24, 2023 at 08:40PM - Watch Live: NASA sends an asteroid sample back to Earth

NPR News: Risk factor for Parkinson's discovered in genes from people of African descent

Risk factor for Parkinson's discovered in genes from people of African descent
An effort to diversify genetic studies has led to a discovery about Parkinson's disease in people of African descent.

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Science - September 24, 2023 at 06:01PM - Risk factor for Parkinson's discovered in genes from people of African descent

NPR News: She got famous on YouTube. Now it helps fund her research in quantum gravity

She got famous on YouTube. Now it helps fund her research in quantum gravity
This theoretical physicist and mathematician drops a new video several times a month, dispensing her dry wit and pithy wisdom to a loyal fan base of nerds across the internet.

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Science - September 23, 2023 at 07:01PM - She got famous on YouTube. Now it helps fund her research in quantum gravity

NPR News: A study of this champion's heart helped prove the benefits of exercise

A study of this champion's heart helped prove the benefits of exercise
More than a 100 years ago, doctors thought that too much running or other vigorous activity could harm us. Marathoner Clarence DeMar proved them wrong.

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Science - September 23, 2023 at 04:00PM - A study of this champion's heart helped prove the benefits of exercise

NPR News: World's oldest wooden structure defies Stone-Age stereotypes

World's oldest wooden structure defies Stone-Age stereotypes
Archaeologists dug into a riverbank in Zambia and uncovered what they call the earliest known wood construction by humans. The half-million year-old artifacts could change how we see Stone-Age people.

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Science - September 23, 2023 at 12:03AM - World's oldest wooden structure defies Stone-Age stereotypes

NPR News: A source of carbon — a building block of life — is found on Jupiter's moon Europa

A source of carbon — a building block of life — is found on Jupiter's moon Europa
"The discovery signals a potentially habitable environment in the ocean of Europa," according to the Webb Space Telescope's website.

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Science - September 22, 2023 at 11:18PM - A source of carbon — a building block of life — is found on Jupiter's moon Europa

NPR News: NASA effort to bring home asteroid rocks will end this weekend in triumph or a crash

NASA effort to bring home asteroid rocks will end this weekend in triumph or a crash
NASA's first effort to retrieve samples from an asteroid will send a capsule that contains extraterrestrial pebbles and dust plunging towards a Utah desert on Sunday.

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Science - September 22, 2023 at 04:00PM - NASA effort to bring home asteroid rocks will end this weekend in triumph or a crash

NPR News: This 500,000-year-old wood structure has researchers how advanced early humans were

This 500,000-year-old wood structure has researchers how advanced early humans were
A newly discovered example of wood construction by humans is nearly 500,000 years old and has archaeologists rethinking how technologically advanced these pre-homo-sapiens may have been.

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Science - September 22, 2023 at 03:57AM - This 500,000-year-old wood structure has researchers how advanced early humans were

NPR News: Scientists pal up on pandemic prevention program

Scientists pal up on pandemic prevention program
Deadly diseases kept emerging in West Africa, but going undetected. Now a program spearheaded by two scientists hopes to catch the next emerging disease before it becomes a pandemic.

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Science - September 21, 2023 at 03:36AM - Scientists pal up on pandemic prevention program

NPR News: Malaria is on the ropes in Bangladesh. But the parasite is punching back

Malaria is on the ropes in Bangladesh. But the parasite is punching back
What does it take to beat malaria? Thousands of moccasins walking down rural roads, overnight bus rides for lab tests ... and a highly effective drug. But the parasite isn't going along with the plan.

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Science - September 21, 2023 at 02:22AM - Malaria is on the ropes in Bangladesh. But the parasite is punching back

NPR News: How wildfire smoke is erasing years of progress toward cleaning up America's air

How wildfire smoke is erasing years of progress toward cleaning up America's air
A new study finds that smoke from massive wildfires has eroded about a quarter of the air quality gains from the last few decades.

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Science - September 20, 2023 at 10:00PM - How wildfire smoke is erasing years of progress toward cleaning up America's air

NPR News: These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds

These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds
New evidence shows that people who maintain a range of healthy habits, from good sleep to physical activity to strong social connections, are significantly less likely to experience depression.

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Science - September 19, 2023 at 04:00PM - These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds

NPR News: Why people are skeptical of green initiatives — like water-saving washing machines

Why people are skeptical of green initiatives — like water-saving washing machines
A laundromat owner in Aurora, Colo., installed washing machines that conserve water. His customers abandoned him, but he was able to win them back after learning why they might be skeptical.

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Science - September 19, 2023 at 03:59AM - Why people are skeptical of green initiatives — like water-saving washing machines

NPR News: 7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly

7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly
Spotted Lanternflies are an invasive species of bug now in 14 states. NPR's Life Kit has tips on how you can help stop their spread.

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Science - September 18, 2023 at 04:22AM - 7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly

NPR News: New NASA report lays out roadmap for studying UFOs

New NASA report lays out roadmap for studying UFOs
NASA is releasing a new report from advisers on what it would take for the agency to study unidentified anomalous phenomena (also known as UFOs) scientifically.

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Science - September 14, 2023 at 11:05PM - New NASA report lays out roadmap for studying UFOs

NPR News: The secrets of snail mucus, according to a biochemist

The secrets of snail mucus, according to a biochemist
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to slime scientist Antonio Cerullo at the City University of New York about the benefits of mucus.

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Science - September 14, 2023 at 04:00AM - The secrets of snail mucus, according to a biochemist

NPR News: The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know
Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

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Science - September 13, 2023 at 04:01PM - The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

NPR News: Scientists stumped by shiny golden egg discovered in deep sea

Scientists stumped by shiny golden egg discovered in deep sea
Using a remote operated vehicle, NOAA scientists on the Okeanos Explorer encountered a shiny golden orb deep in the Gulf of Alaska.

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Science - September 13, 2023 at 03:51AM - Scientists stumped by shiny golden egg discovered in deep sea

NPR News: Whatever happened to the project to crack the wealthy world's lock on mRNA vaccines?

Whatever happened to the project to crack the wealthy world's lock on mRNA vaccines?
Lower-income countries did not get the COVID vaccines they needed. So the World Bank and other partners tapped a South African company to cook up the (undisclosed) recipe for the Moderna mRNA vaccine.

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Science - September 13, 2023 at 03:02AM - Whatever happened to the project to crack the wealthy world's lock on mRNA vaccines?

NPR News: Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines

Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines
Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.

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Science - September 12, 2023 at 04:00PM - Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines

NPR News: How to see a newly-discovered green comet this week, before it vanishes for 400 years

How to see a newly-discovered green comet this week, before it vanishes for 400 years
A newly-discovered green comet is zipping by Earth and is now visible for the first time since before Galileo invented his telescope.

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Science - September 12, 2023 at 05:06AM - How to see a newly-discovered green comet this week, before it vanishes for 400 years

NPR News: How a friendly museum tour invite shifted 'Ologies' podcast host Alie Ward's life

How a friendly museum tour invite shifted 'Ologies' podcast host Alie Ward's life
An invitation from a friend of a friend set off a domino effect for a woman at low point in her life, which eventually prompted her to quit her job and start a successful science podcast.

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Science - September 12, 2023 at 04:06AM - How a friendly museum tour invite shifted 'Ologies' podcast host Alie Ward's life

NPR News: Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out

Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out
At a recent medical gathering, researchers presented their latest hypotheses about what causes – and what could treat – the lingering disease.

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Science - September 9, 2023 at 06:00PM - Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out

NPR News: Celebrity couples keep breaking up. Why do we care so much?

Celebrity couples keep breaking up. Why do we care so much?
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are the latest high-profile pair to announce their split in what some have deemed "the year of the celebrity breakup." Experts explain why people get so invested from afar.

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Science - September 9, 2023 at 05:00PM - Celebrity couples keep breaking up. Why do we care so much?

NPR News: 7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities

7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities
Dan Buettner has spent decades exploring the lifestyles and diets of people in remote places where living to 100 is more common. Here are life-enhancing habits from these "blue zones."

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Science - September 9, 2023 at 04:00PM - 7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities

NPR News: Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure

Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure
People seek out art and music that combine sadness and beauty. Scientists and artists say there's good reason why we're drawn to it.

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Science - September 8, 2023 at 04:00PM - Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure

NPR News: Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them

Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them
Researchers in Hungary have looked at whether the high pitched babble people use with their dogs scientifically resonates with pets.

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Science - September 8, 2023 at 04:47AM - Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them

NPR News: In a charred moonscape, a band of hopeful workers try to save the Joshua tree

In a charred moonscape, a band of hopeful workers try to save the Joshua tree
After flames destroyed 1.3 million Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve, biologists began replanting seedlings. But many have died, and now another fire has torched more of the iconic succulents.

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Science - September 7, 2023 at 04:00PM - In a charred moonscape, a band of hopeful workers try to save the Joshua tree

NPR News: Archeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years

Archeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years
The arrow was found at a site on Mount Lauvhøe that was previously covered in ice. The new discovery adds new "time depth" to the research site.

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Science - September 7, 2023 at 06:13AM - Archeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years

NPR News: Understanding the joy that many find in sadness

Understanding the joy that many find in sadness
Why are humans attracted to art that combines sadness and beauty? A brain scientist says sadness has benefits like helping elicit empathy and purging negative emotion.

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Science - September 7, 2023 at 04:06AM - Understanding the joy that many find in sadness