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'It's not too late': Local climate expert says we must act now to combat climate crisis
A new report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change presents a harrowing outlook for the world. -
How horseshoe crabs became the heroes of modern medicine
Grateful for the COVID-19 vaccine? Thank these nine-eyed, blue-blooded blessings. -
Wastewater data indicates Boston area is in ‘back end of the omicron surge’
"All signs are looking good," said Harvard's Joseph Allen. -
TikTok bans misgendering, deadnaming from its content
TikTok is updating its community guidelines to ban deadnaming, misgendering and misogyny.The changes, announced Tuesday, are a part of a broader update… -
An experimental depression treatment uses electric currents to bring relief
After 40 years of fighting debilitating depression, Emma was on the brink."I was suicidal," said Emma, a 59-year-old Bay Area resident. NPR is not using… -
What will happen to the International Space Station when it is retired?
Updated February 3, 2022 at 10:08 AM ETOperations at the International Space Station are expected to wind down at the end of the decade, when NASA will… -
Heartbroken? There's a scientific reason why breaking up feels so rotten
When her husband left her after more than 25 years together, science writer Florence Williams says her body felt like it had been plugged into a faulty… -
Scientists vacuum zoo animals' DNA out of the air
A key part of protecting endangered species is figuring out where they're living. Now researchers say they have found a powerful new tool that could help:… -
What crying baby mice could teach us about human speech
Scientists have found a cluster of rhythmic brain cells in newborn mice that may explain why spoken languages around the world share a common tempo. -
Omicron and masks: What you need to know to stay safe
N95 and KF94 masks are best, followed by surgical and cloth masks. But context matters, Harvard’s Dr. Joseph Allen says.
