12:57
These Beetles Go Boing
Scientists discover new jumping behavior in a common beetle species.
12:40
New Research Links Epstein-Barr Virus to Multiple Sclerosis
Research out of Harvard links the degenerative and incurable condition to an infection with the common virus that causes “kissing disease.”
12:16
A Replacement Heart, From A Pig
Doctors report transplanting a heart from a genetically-modified pig into a human.
7:35
A Massive New Find Of Icefish Found Near Antarctic
The unusual family of fish have antifreeze in their veins and see-through skulls—and there’s way more of them than anyone realized.
16:43
Is There A Method To Plant Mutation?
New research finds that some parts of plant genomes mutate more often—suggesting it may be time to rethink the randomness of evolution.
11:48
Omicron Variant Drives Winter COVID Surge
Everything you need to know about tests, revised quarantine guidelines, and forthcoming vaccines.
17:00
How Christmas Bird Counts Help Shape Science
Long-ranging records are helping track changing bird patterns.
17:17
Omicron May Be Less Severe. It’s Still A Big Healthcare Problem.
A breakdown of what to consider when talking about severity.
11:57
Big Trees, Big Benefits
The largest one percent of trees play an outsized role in forest ecosystems.
11:34
How America Is Preparing For Another Pandemic Winter
Plus, a look at the complicated world of conserving the vaquita, a rare marine mammal.