Biology
Feds probe Texas surf resort after N.J. surfer dies from ‘brain-eating amoeba’
A surf resort in Central Texas has voluntarily closed pending test results into what is commonly referred to as a "brain-eating amoeba."
6 years ago
Bones reveal the Brontosaurus had an older, massive cousin in South Africa
The newly discovered dinosaur, Ledumahadi mafube, translates to "a giant thunderclap at dawn."
6 years ago
Health and Human Services says it’s reviewing use of fetal tissue for research
The Department of Health and Human Services says it is reviewing all medical research involving human fetal tissue.
6 years ago
Another Portuguese man-of-war influx on Shore beaches likely due to Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence, responsible for an historic deluge over the Carolinas and spurring catastrophic flooding, is likely to blame for another Portuguese man-of-war influx.
6 years ago
Scientists create immature human eggs from stem cells
A team of Japanese scientists turned human blood cells into stem cells, which they then transformed into very immature human eggs.
6 years ago
WATCH: ‘Superpod’ of dolphins seen racing off California coast
We know what we'll be doing this weekend: turning up the sound and watching this video on repeat.
6 years ago
Aroused: how hormones control us
Air Date: September 3, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Scientists race to improve ‘living drugs’ to fight cancer
The engineered cells are made by extracting T cells — a key part of the immune system -- from each patient's blood and then genetically modifying them in the lab.
6 years ago
Boxers or briefs? experts disagree over tight underwear’s effect on male fertility
If you've ever seen someone with testicles get kicked in the groin, then you probably know that male genitals — aren't actually that tough.
6 years ago
Scientists discover the secret weapon of stomach viruses
Researchers have discovered why some stomach bugs hit us so hard — and spread so fast.
6 years ago
Scientists are ‘Spying On Whales’ to learn how they eat, talk and … walked?
"We live in the golden age of whale science."
6 years ago
Rutgers study proposes novel approach for treating traumatic brain injury
More than 2 million are hospitalized in the U.S. every year for traumatic brain injuries. Long-term effects can include epilepsy, depression, and impaired cognitive function.
6 years ago
Aroused: how hormones control us
Air Date: July 19, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:55Delaware estuary’s ospreys recover as fish contaminants decline, report says
The population growth suggests an overall improvement in the region’s ecological health.
6 years ago