NPR News: Scientists look at the progress made toward understanding — and treating — long COVID

Scientists look at the progress made toward understanding — and treating — long COVID
Scientists gathered this week to unpack what we know about the underlying cause of long COVID and potential treatments. For many of the researchers here, it's the first time major gathering

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Science - August 31, 2023 at 04:33AM - Scientists look at the progress made toward understanding — and treating — long COVID

NPR News: What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?

What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida. Here are some ways climate change is reshaping tropical cyclones like it

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Science - August 31, 2023 at 03:33AM - What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?

NPR News: An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing

An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing
The achievement marks the first time an artificial intelligence system has been able to regularly beat humans in a real-world competition and could lead to better drones in the future.

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Science - August 31, 2023 at 01:36AM - An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing

NPR News: Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive

Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive
A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change.

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Science - August 30, 2023 at 10:42PM - Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive

NPR News: It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out

It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out
The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.

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Science - August 30, 2023 at 05:28AM - It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out

NPR News: Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on
People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.

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Science - August 28, 2023 at 04:00PM - Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

NPR News: In Arizona, paleontologists are shifting their focus to microfossils

In Arizona, paleontologists are shifting their focus to microfossils
Your whole idea of the Triassic period is about to be disrupted. Paleontologists are shifting their focus from dinosaurs to fossils so small they have to be reassembled under microscopes.

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Science - August 27, 2023 at 07:08PM - In Arizona, paleontologists are shifting their focus to microfossils

NPR News: How — and why — scientists created a see-through squid

How — and why — scientists created a see-through squid
Scientists have genetically engineered a squid that is almost as transparent as the water it's in. The squid will allow researchers to watch brain activity and biological processes in a living animal.

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Science - August 26, 2023 at 04:30AM - How — and why — scientists created a see-through squid

NPR News: Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent more asthma sufferers to the emergency room

Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent more asthma sufferers to the emergency room
Centers for Disease Control studies increased asthma-related ER visits by 17% nationwide during 19 of the smokiest days. On the worst air quality day in New York state, those visits spiked 82%.

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Science - August 25, 2023 at 11:10PM - Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent more asthma sufferers to the emergency room

NPR News: Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win
Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

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Science - August 25, 2023 at 04:00PM - Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

NPR News: NPR's 'Short Wave' catches us up on this week in science

NPR's 'Short Wave' catches us up on this week in science
Russia and India try to land spacecraft on the moon; recreating Pink Floyd via brain activity; and: Did human-caused wildfires drive sabretooth cats to extinction?

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Science - August 25, 2023 at 04:05AM - NPR's 'Short Wave' catches us up on this week in science

NPR News: 5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific

5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific
The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences.

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Science - August 24, 2023 at 04:00PM - 5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific

NPR News: Brain implants are allowing people to generate speech using thoughts, studies show

Brain implants are allowing people to generate speech using thoughts, studies show
Scientists have been working on technologies that can turn a person's thoughts into spoken words. Two new reports show how far the field has come.

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Science - August 24, 2023 at 05:25AM - Brain implants are allowing people to generate speech using thoughts, studies show

NPR News: Here's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an 'octopus garden'

Here's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an 'octopus garden'
Over 6,000 octopuses have been found huddling around an extinct volcano deep in the Pacific Ocean near California, and researchers now think they understand why the octopuses find it so cozy.

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Science - August 24, 2023 at 01:02AM - Here's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an 'octopus garden'

NPR News: India joins an elite club as first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole

India joins an elite club as first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole
Scientists believe the south pole region might hold frozen water that could help future astronaut missions.

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Science - August 23, 2023 at 09:31PM - India joins an elite club as first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole

NPR News: India is set to land a robotic probe on the moon tomorrow

India is set to land a robotic probe on the moon tomorrow
Wednesday morning, India will attempt to land a robotic probe on the moon. The targeted landing site of this mission is near the lunar south pole.

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Science - August 23, 2023 at 04:13AM - India is set to land a robotic probe on the moon tomorrow

NPR News: Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change

Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change
Climate change intensified eastern Canada's hot, dry, windy weather this summer. That made Quebec's enormous burns about twice as likely, according to a new study.

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Science - August 23, 2023 at 02:03AM - Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change

NPR News: Kate Zernike's book explores the long battle for gender equality at MIT

Kate Zernike's book explores the long battle for gender equality at MIT
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Kate Zernike about her book The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science.

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Science - August 22, 2023 at 05:25AM - Kate Zernike's book explores the long battle for gender equality at MIT

NPR News: Scientists are skeptical of mysterious supposedly superconductive material

Scientists are skeptical of mysterious supposedly superconductive material
In recent months, several academic groups have claimed possible discoveries of materials that super-conduct at room temperature. Outside researchers, however, are skeptical.

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Science - August 22, 2023 at 04:22AM - Scientists are skeptical of mysterious supposedly superconductive material

NPR News: This video from a humpback 'whale spa' shows skin care is serious — and social

This video from a humpback 'whale spa' shows skin care is serious — and social
The footage of humpback whales exfoliating their skin with sand offer new insight into these animals' complex lifestyles deep beneath the ocean

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Science - August 21, 2023 at 06:00PM - This video from a humpback 'whale spa' shows skin care is serious — and social

NPR News: Tropical Storm Emily takes shape in the Atlantic, as storm activity starts to warm up

Tropical Storm Emily takes shape in the Atlantic, as storm activity starts to warm up
As the season is nearing its peak, the Atlantic Ocean has suddenly become very active with several storms that meteorologists and weather forecasters are watching.

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Science - August 21, 2023 at 02:22AM - Tropical Storm Emily takes shape in the Atlantic, as storm activity starts to warm up

NPR News: A new development in particle physics could point to the existence of a fifth dimension

A new development in particle physics could point to the existence of a fifth dimension
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Esra Barlas Yücel, a researcher at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about Fermilab's most precise measurements of the muon particle's magnetic wobble.

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Science - August 20, 2023 at 07:03PM - A new development in particle physics could point to the existence of a fifth dimension

NPR News: Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know

Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know
India and Russia are sending landers to spots near the south pole, which has water ice that might one day be mined to make rocket fuel.

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Science - August 19, 2023 at 07:01PM - Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know

NPR News: An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time

An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time
The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet." Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees.

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Science - August 17, 2023 at 04:00PM - An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time

NPR News: Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener

Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener
Thousands of renewable projects are waiting to connect to the grid, but there aren't enough transmission lines. Some tech companies have faster and cheaper solutions.

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Science - August 14, 2023 at 03:59AM - Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener

NPR News: How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi

How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi
An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community of microbes. Here's how the magic happens.

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Science - August 13, 2023 at 04:00PM - How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi

NPR News: A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack

A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack
Gray wolves used to roam most of North America before being hunted, trapped and driven out of most of the continental U.S. by the early 1900s. They are native to California.

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Science - August 12, 2023 at 07:04PM - A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack

NPR News: The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch
The Perseid meteor shower sends bright streaks shooting across the night sky. Stargazers can watch the shower peak this weekend, but the key, experts say, will be patience.

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Science - August 11, 2023 at 04:00PM - The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch

NPR News: This week in science: Sneaky fish, shouting into space and waves getting taller

This week in science: Sneaky fish, shouting into space and waves getting taller
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Berly McCoy of the Short Wave podcast about stealthy fish, a recent communication hiccup with Voyager 2 and why waves are getting taller in California.

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Science - August 11, 2023 at 03:15AM - This week in science: Sneaky fish, shouting into space and waves getting taller

NPR News: Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be "above-normal" this year, NOAA says

Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be "above-normal" this year, NOAA says
The Atlantic hurricane season is now projected to have "above-normal level of activity" according to an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Science - August 11, 2023 at 02:07AM - Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be "above-normal" this year, NOAA says

NPR News: A statewide survey of California's bumblebees hopes to help conserve them

A statewide survey of California's bumblebees hopes to help conserve them
NPR's Ailsa Chang searches coastal California for wild bumblebees with conservation biologist Leif Richardson, one of the leaders of the California Bumble Bee Atlas.

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Science - August 10, 2023 at 04:41AM - A statewide survey of California's bumblebees hopes to help conserve them

NPR News: When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help

When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help
A severe traumatic brain injury can make it hard to remember recent events or conversations. But a form of brain stimulation appears to ease this memory deficit.

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Science - August 9, 2023 at 04:00PM - When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help

NPR News: Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules

Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules
Utilities argue proposed EPA power plant rules are too strict and environmental groups argue they should reduce climate pollution even more.

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Science - August 9, 2023 at 04:58AM - Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules

NPR News: A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury

A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury
Research shows that a tiny pulse of electricity can improve memory in people who've had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.

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Science - August 9, 2023 at 03:43AM - A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury

NPR News: What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill

What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill
Postpartum depression affects as many as 1 in 7 women in the U.S., though there are just two treatments approved for it. Experts say the newest could be a game-changer — depending on its price tag.

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Science - August 9, 2023 at 02:06AM - What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill

NPR News: A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID

A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID
Researchers have found a link between the FOXP4 gene and the occurrence of what's known as long COVID. The finding could lead to a better understanding of a condition that affects millions.

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Science - August 8, 2023 at 09:06PM - A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID

NPR News: Does heat make us more aggressive? Researchers put it to the test

Does heat make us more aggressive? Researchers put it to the test
Periods of sweltering temperatures like the current global heat wave seem to drive up civil conflicts. But why? To find out, researchers put thousands of people in hot rooms - with surprising results.

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Science - August 8, 2023 at 03:30AM - Does heat make us more aggressive? Researchers put it to the test

NPR News: A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have connected the DNA from enslaved individuals buried in a Maryland village to nearly 42,000 present-day descendants.

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Science - August 6, 2023 at 07:06PM - A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

NPR News: Fatal grizzly attack renews debate over how many bears are too many

Fatal grizzly attack renews debate over how many bears are too many
Authorities have been unable to find the bear that killed a woman near Yellowstone National Park late last month. The attack has renewed calls to take grizzlies off the endangered species list.

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Science - August 5, 2023 at 07:04PM - Fatal grizzly attack renews debate over how many bears are too many

NPR News: The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding

The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding
Thanks to the James Webb telescope, we can now see the nebula with more clarity. As one expert says, "We always knew planetary nebulae were pretty. What we see now is spectacular."

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Science - August 5, 2023 at 12:40AM - The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding

NPR News: At Yemeni prosthetics clinic, the patients keep coming even though the war has slowed

At Yemeni prosthetics clinic, the patients keep coming even though the war has slowed
The civil war in Yemen seems to be cooling off, but its deadly legacy of land mines will be felt for decades. At a prosthetics clinic near the the front line, children bear a disproportionate burden.

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Science - August 4, 2023 at 06:15PM - At Yemeni prosthetics clinic, the patients keep coming even though the war has slowed

NPR News: A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have compared the DNA of 27 Black people who lived at the Catoctin furnace between 1774 and 1850, finding a link between these enslaved Americans and nearly 42,000 living relatives.

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Science - August 4, 2023 at 04:01PM - A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

NPR News: A new U.S. agency is a response to the fact that nobody was ready for the pandemic

A new U.S. agency is a response to the fact that nobody was ready for the pandemic
The Bureau of Global Health, Security and Diplomacy, housed in the State Department, will plan for the next pandemic. We interviewed its director, virologist and global health leader John Nkengasong.

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Science - August 4, 2023 at 03:10AM - A new U.S. agency is a response to the fact that nobody was ready for the pandemic

NPR News: Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health
You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

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Science - August 3, 2023 at 04:11PM - Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

NPR News: Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health

Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health
What's four-legged, furry and often serves up a mood boost? That's right: dogs. As part of our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, here's how even brief interactions with pups can be good for health.

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Science - August 3, 2023 at 03:26AM - Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health

NPR News: Earth to Voyager: NASA detects signal from spacecraft, two weeks after losing contact

Earth to Voyager: NASA detects signal from spacecraft, two weeks after losing contact
The Jet Propulsion Lab lost contact with Voyager 2, which is traveling 12.3 billion miles away from Earth, after engineers mistakenly pointed its antenna 2 degrees away from its home planet.

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Science - August 2, 2023 at 04:01PM - Earth to Voyager: NASA detects signal from spacecraft, two weeks after losing contact

NPR News: Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells

Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells
Her genetic material, taken without her knowledge in 1951, has helped facilitate numerous scientific breakthroughs, including the development of the polio and COVID-19 vaccines.

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Science - August 1, 2023 at 11:20PM - Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells

NPR News: How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers
Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.

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Science - August 1, 2023 at 04:00PM - How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers