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