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
Mar 30 SpaceX makes history with launch and landing of a used rocket By Andrew Wagner On Thursday, SpaceX successfully launched the SES-10 satellite, and made history in the process by reusing a rocket for an orbital launch for the first time. Continue reading
Mar 30 When whimsical wildlife photography isn't what it seems By Kristin Hugo This photo looks cute, but it reveals the cloudy intersection of wildlife photography, animal welfare issues and photojournalism integrity. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 8:36 What's stopping the vulnerable Everglades from being healed? By PBS News Hour The Florida Everglades are critical to the survival of local birds, reptiles and millions of people. As urban development has increased, the incredibly rare and bio-diverse habitat has become vulnerable to rising sea water encroachment. Billions of dollars have been… Continue watching
Mar 29 How to build a female reproductive system that fits in the palm of your hand By Ike Swetlitz, STAT On Tuesday, scientists unveiled a five-organ female reproductive system on a chip small enough to hold in your hand, and showed that it could simulate a 28-day menstrual cycle. Continue reading