Jun 16 Researchers warn U.S. is on the ‘precipice’ of brain drain as Trump cuts federal grants By Laura Santhanam The Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding and hiring freezes at colleges and universities come at a crucial time, destabilizing the nation's research infrastructure and prompting many scientists to continue their work abroad if its future remains uncertain in the… Continue reading
Jun 14 This grassland bird eavesdrops on prairie dogs to keep itself safe from predators By Christina Larson, Associated Press Previous research has shown birds frequently eavesdrop on other bird species to glean information about potential food sources or approaching danger. But, so far, scientists have documented only a few instances of birds eavesdropping on mammals. Continue reading
Jun 10 Satellite shows dramatic decline of emperor penguin population in region of Antarctica By Christina Larson, Associated Press Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 8:41 New book ‘Empire of AI’ investigates OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is one of the most famous and secretive companies in the world working to develop artificial general intelligence that would match or surpass the cognitive abilities of humans across every task. Investigative journalist Karen Hao… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 4:38 How researchers in Florida are using gene editing to protect the state’s orange groves By Colleen Krantz, Iowa PBS Researchers in Florida are testing a new gene-edited tree that they hope will be able to fight off the tiny insects that have devastated the state’s orange groves for years. Colleen Krantz of Iowa PBS reports. Continue watching
Jun 08 Tropical Storm Barbara forms off southwest coast of Mexico By Associated Press Tropical Storm Barbara has formed off the southwest coast of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said early Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 08 Is your phone waterproof? A researcher debunks myths about what happens when your devices get wet By Rachel Plotnick, The Conversation If you've ever dropped your cellphone in the water, then you've probably turned to the internet for a quick solution for drying out your drenched device. Continue reading
Jun 07 How gene editing can help today’s endangered species By Alex Erwin, The Conversation A legal scholar with a Ph.D. in wildlife genetics explains the promise biotechnology techniques hold for some animals that are currently endangered. Continue reading
Jun 06 Musk backs off threat to decommission Dragon space capsule amid feud with Trump By Associated Press It was unclear how serious Musk's threat was, but several hours later — in a reply to another X user — he said he wouldn't do it. Continue reading
Jun 05 Japanese private lunar lander falls silent while attempting moon touchdown By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The Tokyo-based company ispace said its lander dropped out of lunar orbit as planned. But there was no immediate word on the outcome, following the hourlong descent. Continue reading