World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from NYT > Science
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.
Previously Unknown Chemical Found in US Tap Water
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from Science & Health from Newser
Some ice for your chloronitramide anion? No, that's not a libation you'd find at the Tatooine cantina in Star Wars , but a new chemical by-product in our tap water that's finally been IDed, reports the Washington Post . Research...
Earth set to say goodbye to its ‘mini moon’ that could be a chunk of the real moon
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from - Science RSS Feed
The so-called mini moon will be overwhelmed by stronger tug of sun’s gravity
Huge COP29 climate deal too little too late, poorer nations say
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from BBC News - Science & Environment
Richer countries have promised £238bn a year, but campaigners say it is far from enough.
Earth’s temporary Mini Moon, 2024 PT5, set to depart and return in January
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from Health News & Science News - Times of India
How a PhD student accidentally discovered a lost Mayan city in a Mexico jungle
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from - Science RSS Feed
City has ‘all the hallmarks of a Classic Maya political capital’
COP29 Climate Talks Get a Deal on Money, but Only After a Fight
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from NYT > Science
The financing plan, which calls for $300 billion per year in support for developing nations, was immediately assailed as inadequate by a string of delegates.
Inscription on 2,600-year-old Turkish monument to mother of gods finally deciphered
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from - Science RSS Feed
Archaeologists use mid-morning sunlight and shadows to decipher ancient text
Mount Everest is getting taller every year – and now scientists think they know why
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from - Science RSS Feed
Study points to a river some 75km away from the peak as the surprise culprit for Everest’s changing height
Cats basically are liquid after all – pet owners already know that
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from - Science RSS Feed
Felines seem to assess their anatomical features before entering small spaces
Scientists decode when and how kissing evolved in humans – and it’s gross
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from - Science RSS Feed
Behaviour likely emerged from early humans sucking lips to remove parasites while grooming, researchers say
Lonely dolphin in Baltic Sea may be talking to itself
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from - Science RSS Feed
‘Self-talk’ may be byproduct of intrinsic need for social interaction, researchers say
4.45 billion years old rock reveals Mars may have held the ‘key ingredient for life’
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from Health News & Science News - Times of India
Scientists have found evidence of hot water on Mars dating back 4.45 billion years, the earliest yet. A zircon grain in the 'Black Beauty' meteorite suggests the presence of hydrothermal systems during Mars' pre-Noachian period,...
With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal
Sunday, November 24, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually from industrialized countries is far short of what vulnerable nations need to better protect themselves from...
In 'Points North' podcast, researchers try to save ash trees from extinction
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
5 Ways R.F.K. Jr. Could Undermine Lifesaving Childhood Vaccines
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NYT > Science
If he is confirmed as H.H.S. secretary, the longtime vaccine critic would be in a position to change the government’s immunization recommendations and delay the development of new vaccines.
Zoo Asks People to Capture Extremely Deadly Spider
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from Science & Health from Newser
The Sydney funnel-web spider is considered one of the world's deadliest spiders, with the most toxic venom of any of the dozens of funnel-web species in Australia. But instead of advising people to keep their distance, a zoo north of the...
Explained: Why Kiwis have stopped buying fake meat
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from nzherald.co.nz - Science
Will meatless meat ever appeal to the average Kiwi consumer? Researchers explain.
So Many Days Lost at the Doctor’s Office
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NYT > Science
Medical care can be wearying and time-consuming, especially for seniors. Researchers are beginning to quantify the burdens.
Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease's expansion.
What a mollusc shell and fiber optic cables have in common
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
A heart cockle shell has been found to let in light through a design that resembles fiber optic cables. This could inspire everything from helping coral survive to designing new camera lenses.
Hundreds More Nazca Lines Emerge in Peru’s Desert
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NYT > Science
With drones and A.I., researchers managed to double the number of mysterious geoglyphs in a matter of months.
Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more?
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.
Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDA
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from NYT > Science
A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.
Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore surviving on soup made from recycled urine: Report
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from Health News & Science News - Times of India
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) due to a malfunctioning spacecraft. Their eight-day mission has turned into a much longer stay, forcing them to rely on a limited...
China's giant sinkholes are a tourist hit - but ancient forests inside are at risk
Saturday, November 23, 2024 from BBC News - Science & Environment
These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.
Iran Declares It Is Doing More Nuclear Enrichment After I.A.E.A. Rebuke
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
With thousands of advanced centrifuges on standby, Tehran says it is now spinning more, which could increase its stockpile of near-bomb-grade atomic fuel.
E.P.A. Proposes Limits on Nitrogen Oxides
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
Nitrogen oxides, a group of gases from the burning of fossil fuels, is linked to a range of health effects.
Can RFK Jr. Limit Ozempic Access as HHS Chief? Here’s What to Know
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, where he would have limited power over drugs.
Cluster of farmworkers diagnosed with rare animal-borne disease in Ventura County
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Science - Los Angeles Times
A cluster of workers at Ventura County berry farms recently have been diagnosed with a rare disease often transmitted through sick animals' urine.
On Cape Cod, a Historically Bad Year for Beached Dolphins
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Science & Health from Newser
Scientists say an unprecedentedly bad year for beached dolphins on Cape Cod might have to do with warming waters changing the availability of the animals' food, per the AP . The Massachusetts peninsula has a long history of marine mammal...
Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.
‘Carl the Collector’ Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
Several recent TV series for adults have featured autistic lead characters. A new PBS show looks to expand that trend into children’s programming.
At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.
Searching for tiny dung beetles that clean the vast forest floor
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
Creating a census of the dung beetles of Massachusetts gives clues into the health of forests and fields.
Fin Whale Carcass Washes Ashore in Anchorage, Alaska
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
Crowds in Anchorage have braved freezing temperatures and slippery ice to see the hulking carcass of a rare fin whale, which washed ashore a few miles from downtown.
Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?
Friday, November 22, 2024 from BBC News - Science & Environment
What it means for the global climate effort if another superpower comes to the fore, just as Trump steps back
At COP29, ‘Sewage Beer’ Is Just Fine
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions.
An Asteroid’s Destruction May Have Given Mars Rings, Then Moons
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
Scientists simulated a situation that may offer an improved explanation for how the Red Planet ended up with small Phobos and tiny Deimos.
A new bald eagle nest cam in Minnesota begins livestreaming Friday
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
A new bald eagle nest cam will begin livestreaming from Minnesota Friday. Viewers can watch live as the wild raptor pair builds their nest and raise their young.
SpaceX wants humans on Mars. Environmentalists say it's hurting Earth
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NPR Topics: Health & Science
SpaceX's Starship rocket took off again Tuesday for its sixth test flight. Crowds, including President-elect Donald Trump, gathered at the launch site in Texas to watch it fly part way around the world to the Indian Ocean. Starship – the...
Astronomers capture first close-up image of star beyond Milky Way
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Health News & Science News - Times of India
Astronomers have captured the first detailed images of a star beyond our Milky Way galaxy on the verge of a supernova. The star, WOH G64, is surrounded by an egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust, indicating it is shedding its outer layers....
Meet Edwin Hubble, who revolutionised astronomy and expanded the universe
Friday, November 22, 2024 from Health News & Science News - Times of India
Edwin Hubble, a renowned astronomer, revolutionized our understanding of the universe. He proved the existence of galaxies beyond the Milky Way and discovered that the universe is expanding. His groundbreaking work, including the Hubble...
Landslides Are a Growing Climate Threat. What Do We Know About The Risks?
Friday, November 22, 2024 from NYT > Science
Deadly landslides are becoming more common and large amounts of rain are a known trigger. An atmospheric river is dumping rain out West. What you should know about your risk.
Physicist Who Made Superconductor Claims Exits University of Rochester
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from NYT > Science
Journals had retracted papers on superconductors that worked at room temperature and materials science that involved Ranga Dias.
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Declining Due to Changes in the Drug Supply
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from NYT > Science
Experts are puzzling over which interventions are saving lives. The evolving illicit supply itself may hold important clues.
From Chimpan-A to Chimpanzee, These Apes May Have Humanlike Culture
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from NYT > Science
Researchers describe a link between genetic relatedness and sophisticated tool use in primates in East and Central Africa, suggesting their culture is cumulative.
New Bald Eagle Cam Goes Live
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from Science & Health from Newser
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has relaunched its popular EagleCam, more than a year after the bald eagle nest seen in the original version came crashing to the ground. The new EagleCam went live this week on YouTube and...
First Close Up Picture of Star Outside Our Galaxy Shows a Giant About to Blow
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from NYT > Science
Astronomers zoomed in on a stellar behemoth in the Larger Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy that orbits about 160,000 light-years from the Milky Way.
US Calls for Protecting Giraffes
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from Science & Health from Newser
In a first, the US government is looking to protect the world's tallest land animal under the Endangered Species Act. The US Fish and Wildlife Service proposed adding three subspecies of northern giraffe to the Endangered Species List on...