Dec 25 The highs and lows of 2017 in photos By Larisa Epatko From hurricanes and floods to scientific discoveries and World Series wins, we look back at some of the year's tragedies, developing stories and more lighthearted moments. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 3:34 After a spate of exits, what is the future of the EPA? By PBS News Hour More than 700 people, including over 200 scientists and 96 environmental protection specialists, have left the Environmental Protection Agency since the start of the Trump administration, according to a joint investigation by The New York Times and ProPublica. Lisa Friedman… Continue watching
Dec 23 Christmas earworms: the science behind our love-hate relationship with festive songs By Alexandra Lamont, The Conversation If you find yourself humming White Christmas this year don't worry ... you're not alone – and the science of earworms suggests why. Continue reading
Dec 22 Global warming could drive 660,000 more people per year to Europe By Courtney Norris The number of asylum seekers fleeing their home countries to the European Union will increase dramatically if carbon emissions and global warming continue on their current path, according to a new study from Columbia University. Continue reading
Dec 21 How the emerging tech hubs of Africa are getting connected to Silicon Valley By Larisa Epatko “The Africa I know and I represent is one where youth, technology, entrepreneurship and innovation will thrive,” said Stephen Ozoigo of African Technology Foundation. Continue reading
Dec 20 Watch 7:33 In 2017, politics overshadowed science and scientists fought back By Miles O'Brien Scientists taking to the streets, enormous icebergs rupturing, a solar eclipse that captured the nation's attention and new insights into the workings of the universe. 2017 has been quite a year in science. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins William Brangham… Continue watching
Dec 19 Why having more friends reduces your risk of type 2 diabetes By Rashmi Shivni People with larger social groups receive fewer type 2 diabetes diagnoses compared to socially isolated people, according to a new large-scale population study from the Netherlands. Continue reading
Dec 18 ‘Oumuamua, the alien asteroid, wears an organic coat. But what’s inside? By Rashmi Shivni In the latest ‘Oumuamua update, a research team deciphers the chemical makeup of the cigar-shaped rock. Continue reading
Dec 17 In the wake of #MeToo, a new spotlight on harassment in biomedical science By Leah Samuel, STAT Alongside the #MeToo movement and a continuing drumbeat of assault allegations, biomedical science has also had its share of accused harassers. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 6:20 Climate change is part of California’s perfect recipe for intense wildfire By Miles O'Brien Long before the current devastation in California, scientists had built a strong case linking a changing climate to more wildfires. Since hotter weather promotes drought and drought increases the chances of fire, rising temperatures have intensified the risks. Science correspondent… Continue watching