February 21, 2025
The CEO of one of America’s oldest scientific societies discusses the recent cuts to scientific institutions, and how scientists can respond. Plus, flu infections are the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years, and flu deaths this winter have surpassed COVID deaths. And, a video of a gloriously creepy anglerfish inspired tears and poetry online.
La hazaña de construir el telescopio más grande del mundo
El Observatorio Europeo Austral está construyendo en el desierto de Atacama un titánico telescopio que revolucionará la exploración cósmica.
‘Y2K’ Fictionalizes The Past Cyber Threat—But More Are Coming
On the 25th anniversary of the Y2K scare, the eponymous film pokes fun at internet disasters. But real disruptions may loom in the future.
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The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Expected
The effect, known as the Hubble Tension, has been confirmed by James Webb Space Telescope observations.
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The Accidental Discovery That Gave Us ‘Forever Chemicals’
The host of the “Hazard NJ” podcast talks about the origins of PFAS “forever chemicals” and their impact on New Jersey residents.
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A Play About Pregnancy Inspired By Mushroom Research
Playwrights and scientists teamed up to create plays based on scientific research. One of them explores pregnancy through fungal computing.
12:15
Are Food Recalls Actually On The Rise? Not Really.
Despite near daily warnings of food recalls, 2024 hasn’t been that different from previous years.
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8.5 Hours Of Daily Sitting Linked To Higher BMI And Cholesterol
Scientists studied the sitting habits of more than 1,000 adults to zero in on the link between time spent sitting and specific health outcomes.
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How Blind Women In India Are Detecting Early Breast Cancer
A program trains women as tactile medical examiners to identify tumors before they show up on imaging scans.
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Accidental Breakthrough Makes Web-Slinging Silk A Reality
In a materials science discovery, scientists made a liquid silk solution that hardens and picks up objects—not unlike Spider-Man’s web.
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How Empire and Environmental Destruction Go Hand-In-Hand
“The Burning Earth” examines over 800 years of history to demonstrate how violence against people and the planet are one and the same.
What History Tells Us About How We Got To Today’s Climate Crisis
The human penchant for environmental destruction can be traced to historical greed for resources, power, and liberation from nature.
Las latinas en ciencia espacial quieren dejar de ser la excepción
Unas científicas espaciales de Guatemala, Costa Rica y Argentina hablan de sus retos y sus logros.
Our Favorite 2024 Science Books For Kids
You asked for science book recommendations for the kids in your life. Two bookworm experts respond—and share their own favorites.
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Supreme Court Hears Case On FDA Regulation Of Flavored Vapes
The case centers on the FDA’s denial of applications for nicotine-based vapes containing flavored liquid seen as addictive for young people.
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Marie Curie And The Women Scientists Who Became Her Legacy
A new book looks at the life of Marie Curie through the lens of some of the 45 women who passed through her laboratory.
16:03
You Share Your Gut Microbiome With Your Friends
New research suggests that we share parts of our microbiome with people in our social networks beyond family members.
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A Warning For When A Lithium-Ion Battery Is About To Explode
Damaged lithium-ion batteries can cause deadly explosions. An algorithm could help detect when they’re about to happen.
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Protecting Against Poison Exposure This Holiday Season
It’s not poinsettias: A medical toxicologist discusses the most common household risks to kids during the holiday season.
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2024’s Best Science Books For Kids
You asked for science book recommendations for the kids in your life. Two bookworm experts respond—and share their own favorites.
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