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July 19, 2024
A noisy bitcoin mine’s cooling fans are so loud they rattle windows. Residents of Granbury, Texas, are experiencing symptoms of noise pollution. Plus, a weather expert decodes the lingo from the new movie “Twisters”—and real-life tornado trends. And, an FDA panel rejects MDMA therapy for PTSD, raising concerns about the study’s methods and failure to address previous instances of research misconduct.
17:37
Climate Update: Warming Temperatures
A look at the social and environmental impacts of global warming worldwide.
17:47
Biting Into the First In Vitro Burger
A laboratory lunch over the first in vitro burger.
12:17
Flexible Insect Protein Inspires Super Rubber
Flexible insect protein surpasses the best synthetic rubbers.
11:23
Comet Dust Brings a Spectacular Sky Show
The annual Perseid meteor shower, produced by remnants of the Swift-Tuttle comet, is back.
23:01
Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmetic . . . and Respect?
Some experts say teaching emotional literacy in school is key to better behavior—and better grades.
6:52
New Vaccine Beats Malaria in Early Trials
The vaccine offered complete protection against malaria in a small trial, but only after five doses.
17:12
Reexamining the Definition of Cancer
Will redefining cancer help prevent overdiagnosis and overtreatment?
17:36
Teaching Newton’s Laws Through Rhyme
Science teacher Christopher Emdin knows how to get his students interested in science: Rap about it.
11:49
For Asteroid Ideas, NASA Looks to the Crowd
When NASA asked the public for ideas on tracking and exploring asteroids, the agency received more than 400 ideas.