The'devil comet' is visible in the night sky, and is sticking around for the eclipse
Known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, the rarely seen comet prone to colorful outbursts could soon be viewed without a telescope or binoculars.(Image credit: Georg Hochmuth) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joe Hernandez Source Type: news
A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months
A volcano in Iceland erupted Saturday evening for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The eclipse gives astronomy clubs an opportunity to shine
From Texas to Maine, they're teaching people how to enjoy the spectacle safely. Some will hand out glasses or answer questions at events. Others plan to take their own advice — and get outta town.(Image credit: Frederic J. Brown) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Scott Neuman Source Type: news
This medieval astrolabe has both Arabic and Hebrew markings. Here's what it means
This discovery sheds new light on the rich history of scholarship and intellectual exchange between Muslims, Jews and Christians during a time of Muslim rule in medieval Spain. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ari Daniel Source Type: news
Are we on the brink of a nuclear fusion breakthrough?
Nuclear fusion could one day change the world by producing energy at lower costs than we generate it now — without greenhouse gas emissions or long-term nuclear waste. If we can get it to work. People have been promising nuclear fusion as a new, clean source of power for decades without much tangible success. But lately, billions of dollars from venture capitalists and tech entrepreneurs have flowed into the field. Science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel shares his reporting on some of the companies racing towards what could be the world's first commercial fusion power plants. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Regina G. Barber Source Type: news
Daniel Lewis explored the roles of different trees play his new book,'Twelve Trees '
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Daniel Lewis about his new book, Twelve Trees, which zeroes in on a different tree species in each chapter. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mia Venkat Source Type: news
What Do We Understand About Long COVID?
This week marks four years since the outbreak of Covid-19 was officially declared a pandemic. One of the most vexing legacies — one that science still hasn't solved — is long Covid. That's the debilitating condition that can develop in the aftermath of an infection. Millions of Americans are living with the often debilitating symptoms that can include brain fog, shortness of breath, and low energy. Some struggle with simple daily living tasks like laundry and cooking. Four years since the pandemic hit, patients with long Covid are still fighting for answers. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consi...
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Third time's the charm: SpaceX's massive Starship reaches space
SpaceX has successfully conducted a test launch of its massive Starship rocket in a major success for company, which saw the rocket explode in two previous test flights(Image credit: Chandan Khanna) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Geoff Brumfiel Source Type: news
How a woman in science is using her background to inspire girls to get into STEM
Despite the cancellation of her Netflix show Emily's Wonder Lab, MIT engineer-turned-TV host Emily Calandrelli is still encouraging children to explore the amazing world of science. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Adam Bearne Source Type: news
Here are the concerns with artificial food dyes, as California weighs a ban in schools
Six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide would be banned in schools under a proposal in the state legislature. Critics say there isn't enough evidence to prove they're a health risk.(Image credit: Susan Montoya Bryan) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joe Hernandez Source Type: news
A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study finds
At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83% of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.(Image credit: Srinophan69) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Allison Aubrey Source Type: news
Third time is the charm for Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket.
The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.(Image credit: Brandon Bell) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Geoff Brumfiel Source Type: news
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is launching again. Here's what to expect
The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.(Image credit: Chandan Khanna) (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Geoff Brumfiel Source Type: news
A medieval object with Arabic and Hebrew writings shows the collaboration of its time
Scientists identified an 11th-century astrolabe with Arabic inscriptions and Hebrew writings, highlighting a period when Muslims ruled in present-day Spain and scholarship and idea-sharing flourished. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ari Daniel Source Type: news
Why a new report on child mortality is historic, encouraging — and grim
Child mortality has hit a historic low around the world — fewer then 5 million deaths a year. But experts believe that millions more could be saved by relatively cheap, simple interventions. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - March 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gabrielle Emanuel Source Type: news
