Science Dec 21 Conservation groups try to save tiny deer in the Florida Keys from a warming planet By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin
Science Dec 20 The biggest science stories that lit up our world in 2024 A look at some of the most notable research-related events and discoveries of 2024, as well as a few studies and policy moves that will play out in the coming year. By Nicola Jones, Knowable Magazine
Science Dec 20 New research says people arrived in Americas much earlier and co-existed with giant sloths and mastodons New discoveries from several archaeological sites in North and South America suggest that ancient people first arrived in the New World much earlier than scientists once thought. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Health Dec 18 Why some people can get away with only a little sleep every night Short sleepers cruise by on four to six hours a night and don’t seem to suffer ill effects. Turns out they’re genetically built to require less sleep than the rest of us. By Marla Broadfoot, Knowable Magazine
Science Dec 18 Watch 6:10 U.S. astronauts stranded in space face another delay before they can return to Earth A pair of NASA astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station since June will have to wait a little longer to come back to Earth. NASA says astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams won’t return now until… By Geoff Bennett, Miles O'Brien, Karina Cuevas
Dec 17 Can’t tell if you’ve spotted a drone or a plane? There are clues to help tell the difference By John Seewer, Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Experts say if you're trying to determine whether that's a drone in the sky, you should look at how it moves and listen to the sounds it makes. Continue reading
Dec 15 Watch 4:41 How Climate Corps members are tackling the climate crisis in communities across the U.S. By Andrew Corkery In another sign of the climate crisis, 2024 is on track to be the hottest year ever on record. Last year, the Biden administration established the American Climate Corps to train people for green jobs and empower Americans to help… Continue watching
Dec 15 Researchers have developed a way to break down long-lasting PFAS compounds using light By Arindam Sau, Mihai Popescu, Xin Liu, The Conversation Long-lasting environmental pollutants known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals," can remain in the environment for up to 1,000 years after being used. A team of researchers has developed a chemical system that uses light to break down the incredibly strong… Continue reading
Dec 13 The Geminids are one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. Here’s how to watch By Christina Larson, Associated Press The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. It’s one of the year’s last chances to see fireballs in the sky. Continue reading
Dec 13 Researchers use ancient genes to pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mingled By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago, scientists reported Thursday, a time period slightly more recent than previous estimates for the mating. Continue reading