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
Dec 13 Babies born closer to fracking sites are more likely to be underweight By Nsikan Akpan Low birth weight, defined as being born under 5.5 pounds, has previously been linked with an increased risk of childhood mortality and poorer educational outcomes. Continue reading
Dec 13 Amazonian fish need tropical forests to survive By Teresa Carey Fisheries ecologists at Virginia Tech have found a link between tropical forest loss in the Amazon and declines in freshwater fish populations. Continue reading
Dec 11 Fentanyl is so potent doctors don't know how to fight it By Nsikan Akpan Russia once used fentanyl as a biological weapon. Now, illicit use of the lethal opioid is hindering therapy. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 10:27 Cancer treatment progress stunted by lack of volunteers By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo As recent years have seen great progress in treating cancer, the country’s second leading cause of death with almost 600,000 people dying from it last year, American researchers are struggling to keep the momentum. While they have developed more than… Continue watching
Dec 10 Health concerns swirl in Texas months after floods from Harvey spread toxic waste By Michael D. Regan Texans are questioning how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is handling Superfund sites in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading