Apr 12 Watch 8:11 What do the stars hold for the Trump administration? Here’s how NASA’s mission could change By PBS News Hour Some big changes could be in store for American space exploration under President Trump and the Republican Congress. Sending more humans to the moon, as well as a mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa seem to be part of a plan… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 5:24 Florida is burning and it’s just the start of the dry season By PBS News Hour In Florida, a state of emergency is underway as more than 100 wildfires burn in and across all corners of the state. And since February, more than 7,000 acres have burned across the state, as Florida copes with rising temperatures… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 5:47 Deadly epidemic spurs research into the lives of bats By PBS News Hour White-nose syndrome is one of the deadliest wildlife diseases in modern times, killing bats by the millions. By waking up the animals more often during hibernation, the illness depletes their fat reserves, causing starvation and death. Now the discovery of… Continue watching
Apr 11 The science behind why your shoelace knot is doomed to fail By Nsikan Akpan Fret no longer children of planet Earth, as new research has figured out the physics behind why shoelace knots fail and why some shoelaces are more prone to the mistake. Continue reading
Apr 11 For science educators, the stakes for teaching the next generation feel higher than ever By Vic Pasquantonio Teachers who attended the National Science Teacher Association conference say professional development is vital to their success -- and the success of their students and the country. Continue reading
Apr 11 Here’s what California’s ‘super bloom’ looks like from space By Lindsey Hoshaw, KQED It’s a fantastic year for wildflower lovers in California, who’ve been frolicking amid fields of poppies, lupine and golden brush. Continue reading
Apr 09 Before you send your spit to 23andMe, what you need to know By Sharon Begley, STAT The genetic testing company 23andMe received approval this week from regulators to sell genetic reports on an individual’s risk for 10 diseases, most prominently Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Continue reading
Apr 08 Where do you stand on the March for Science? By News Desk On April 22, scientists and science aficionados will gather for the March for Science, a series of demonstrations planned at more than 100 cities worldwide. Continue reading
Apr 07 Column: Can scientists predict a bad Lyme disease season? By Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center Good science aims to discern patterns that are less obvious, and one fascinating idea about Lyme disease is poised to be put to the test. Continue reading
Apr 07 An ‘Earth-sized’ telescope takes aim at the first-ever image of a black hole By Joshua Barajas For years, actual images of black holes have remained elusive. The Event Horizon Telescope might be changing that as you read these words. Continue reading