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Bella Isaacs-Thomas is a digital reporter on the PBS NewsHour's science desk.

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Science Apr 30

The cicadas are coming. Here’s what to know if you’re in their path

2024 offers a rare entomological treat: Two different periodical cicada broods will emerge at the same time across different swaths of the country.

Science Apr 19

These coral reefs suffered major damage. Watch how restoration efforts helped bring them back

Coral reefs offer crucial habitat for marine creatures and protection for coastal communities, but face a long list of threats due to human activity. One restoration project in Indonesia demonstrates how these ecosystems can bounce back from damage with help.

Science Apr 05

The total solar eclipse is the best time to study this part of the sun. Here’s why

On April 8, the moon’s shadow will fall across North America in a path of totality that starts in Mexico and ends in eastern Canada, giving solar researchers a unique opportunity to observe the sun's outer atmosphere.

Science Apr 05

How to watch the 2024 total solar eclipse

This year’s total solar eclipse is expected to be a bigger, longer spectacle than the one that passed over the United States in 2017.

Science Apr 03

1 in 3 Americans say they’ve reduced how much plastic they’re using

Women, people in households making more than $50,000 annually, and college graduates were more likely to report a decrease in how often they used single-use plastics in the last five years, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

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Already missing winter? Here’s what we lose when the season warms up

If you’ve noticed that the coldest months of the year don’t seem to get so cold anymore, you’re not alone.

Science Feb 12

Landmark report details how human activities can disrupt animal migrations

Habitat destruction, pollution, unsustainable hunting and fishing, and climate change are among the ways people are disrupting routes migratory species traverse each year, pushing some to the brink of extinction.

Science Feb 08

These pansies are evolving to rely less on pollinators. Here’s why that may spell trouble

Pollinator populations have plummeted across the globe. In their absence, research has shown that flowering plants can evolve to rely more heavily on themselves to reproduce.

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How to make the perfect cup of tea, according to chemistry

"Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea" author Michelle Francl spoke to PBS NewsHour about the chemistry that goes into making and flavoring tea, and how to wield this “science of change” to brew yourself the perfect cup.

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‘We’re frankly astonished.’ Why 2023’s record-breaking heat surprised scientists

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