Good Medical Care Can Suffer Late In The Day
NPR
Many of us feel increasingly stressed and short on time as the day wears on. But does that make for worse medical care? Studies suggest preventive maintenance suffers with late appointments.
How A Coronavirus Blood Test Could Solve Some Medical Mysteries
NPR
Researchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who've previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.
Short Wave Celebrates Black Excellence In Science
NPR
To close out Black History Month, Short Wave is highlighting just a few of the many incredible black scientists we've featured so far on the show.
More Science
Music | Science | Health
How The Brain Teases Apart A Song's Words And Music
Brain scans show that when people listen to songs, an area in the left hemisphere decodes speech-like sounds while one on the right processes musical information.
Nation | Science
Philadelphia Nonprofit Opening Nation's First Supervised Injection Site Next Week
After a two-year legal saga, Safehouse says it will open next week, allowing users to administer illegal drugs under supervision. Federal officials say they will try to stop the site from opening.
Arts | Music | Science
The Lessons To Be Learned From Forcing Plants To Play Music
It's not as mean as it might sound (though it does involve a little electrocution) and the results can be both beautiful and, well, eye-opening.
Environment | World | Science
Sell Or Stay? Australia's Fire Zone Experiment
After deadly 2009 wildfires, authorities offered to buy property to encourage people to move. Few accepted. The questions raised by Australia's experience are freshly urgent after its latest fires.
local | NW Life | Animals | Environment | Fish & Wildlife | Science | Flora and Fauna
Evidence Does Not Support Hunting As A Way To Control Cougars: Study
Legal cougar hunting is held up as a way to keep pets, livestock, humans and prey animals safe. But a new study calls that logic into question.
local | News | Pacific Ocean | Environment | Fish & Wildlife | Science
Gray Whale Strandings More Likely During Solar Storms: Study
New research suggests radio frequency noise from the sun creates navigation problems for gray whales.
local | News | Pacific Ocean | Water | Health | Environment | Politics | Fish & Wildlife | Science
Scientists Gather In The PNW To Study Risks Of Microplastic Pollution
The goal is to create a mathematical risk assessment for microplastic pollution in the region similar to predictions used to game out responses to major natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Nation | Science
Daredevil 'Mad' Mike Hughes Killed In Crash Of Homemade Rocket
Mike Hughes promoted himself as believing that the Earth was flat. He launched in homemade rockets with the goal of eventually flying to the edge of space to see for himself.