Apr 06 If you had to eat a human, which body part should you pick first? By Nsikan Akpan To better understand the historical motivations of cannibalism, a new study looks into the nutritional value of human body parts. Continue reading
Apr 05 Watch 9:46 Why finding a solution to control Lyme disease isn’t simple By Miles O'Brien Ticks are by far the biggest disease vector in the U.S., and Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the northern hemisphere, causing neurological problems and even permanent cognitive and sensory impairment if not treated. Science correspondent Miles… Continue watching
Apr 05 Why bad science is plaguing health research — and how to fix it By Nsikan Akpan Biomedical scientists are struggling to reproduce the work of others. A new book from NPR's Richard Harris explores what to do about it. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 7:02 Tackling India’s towering landfills takes cultural innovation By PBS News Hour In Delhi, India, the capital of the world's fastest growing economy, there's a towering symbol of the environmental cost of development: tons of festering, toxic trash, piled up 10 stories high, with more and more added every day. Efforts have… Continue watching
Apr 03 Bill Nye on his ‘codebreaker’ mom and how science teachers can change the world By Vic Pasquantonio Bill Nye shares his thoughts on building passion for science, empowering girls in STEM education and why long division isn't obsolete. Continue reading
Apr 02 As hundreds of toxic sites await cleanup, questions over Superfund program’s future By Michael D. Regan Among the cache of cuts to the EPA proposed in March under Trump’s 2018 “skinny budget” would be a significant reduction to the Superfund program. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 4:01 The facts on climate change — and what to do about it By PBS News Hour In advance of Earth Day on April 22, National Geographic Magazine released its latest edition this week featuring the guide, “Seven Things You Need to Know about Climate Change.” It includes facts from scientists about the causes of climate change… Continue watching
Apr 01 Should taxpayers cover the light bills at university labs? Trump kicks off a tense debate By Meghana Keshavan, STAT Taxpayers spend billions subsidizing the electric bills, equipment, and other overhead costs at university research labs. That funding may face steep cuts. Continue reading
Mar 31 Do taxpayers get their money’s worth from the National Institutes of Health? By Nsikan Akpan As proposed cuts loom, new research digs into the return on investment for public funding of the National Institutes of Health. Continue reading
Mar 31 Why domesticated foxes are genetically fascinating (and terrible pets) By Andrew Wagner Foxes were considered untamable, until a biology experiment was started in Siberia almost 60 years ago and proved otherwise. Continue reading