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About Nsikan @MoNscience

Nsikan Akpan is the digital science producer for PBS NewsHour and co-creator of the award-winning, NewsHour digital series ScienceScope.

He holds a doctorate in pathobiology (Columbia University) and is an alum of the science communication program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Nsikan served on the board of the National Association of Science Writers from 2016 to 2019.

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The secret things you give away through your phone metadata

Two studies explain exactly what people can learn from your metadata...and how to stop them.

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Supermassive black holes spawn galactic deserts without new stars

Astronomers find a supermassive black hole that stifles star formation by causing galactic warming.

Science May 25

Fossilized bubbles could expand our search for habitable planets

Bubbles buried in ancient lava on Earth may guide the search of habitable exoplanets.

Health May 20

How many U.S. pregnancies affected by Zika? Almost 300, CDC says

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has changed the way it reports Zika-affected pregnancies, making a broader number of cases known to the public.

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How many Zika-infected infants will develop microcephaly and other FAQs

An outbreak detective squad from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention offers the latest insights on Zika virus.

Science May 17

First giraffe genome reveals the oddity behind an African icon

The giraffe is an oddball, both outside and in. By sequencing the giraffe’s genome for the first time, researchers have learned that the animal’s extraordinary external features are matched by wild genetic traits buried inside its cells.

Science May 11

Can our bodies handle the hyperloop?

The hyperloop wants to transport people at near supersonic speeds. An engineer and a NASA doctor explain if the human body can cope.

Science May 10

NASA’s Kepler mission doubles tally of exoplanets by weeding out impostors

NASA has confirmed 1,284 exoplanets, the largest number announced at once, thanks to a new math formula.

Science May 09

Mercury makes rare trip between the Earth and the sun

Don't miss Mercury's transit! It only happens 13 times per century.

Science May 06

Two in a row! SpaceX sticks second, trickier sea landing

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket pulls off tougher second landing on a droneship barge at sea.

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