Thanks To Technology, Toucan Gets A Second Beak On Life
NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to note that a toucan in Costa Rica that had part of its beak destroyed is getting a new one made from a 3-D printer.
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Vapor Intrusion: Risks and Mitigation
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Your Brain May Want That Bottle Of Soda Because It's Easy To Pick Up
Coca-Cola has launched a small, easy-to-hold bottle in Kenya. And the size and shape could make people crave it. That's the belief of psychologist Sian Beilock, author of How the Body Knows Its Mind.
Apps Can Speed The Search For Love, But Nothing Beats A Real Date
Are those hours I spend swiping through Tinder getting me anywhere closer to actual romance? Yes, psychologists say. But chemistry doesn't come in an app, and that's what matters most.
Florida Health Officials Hope To Test GMO Mosquitoes This Spring
The British firm that developed the strain of mosquito says it has already tested the insect in tropical countries and found it can reduce populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes by 90 percent.
Space Station Astronauts In Star Wars-Themed Crew Pic
First there was suited-up astronaut Leland Melvin posing with his dogs. Now, a Space Station crew set for launch in September has donned Jedi robes.
The Ice Is Talking. We Just Have To Listen
Glaciers moan and groan. They crackle, fizz and rumble. Researchers say the noises they make might help us understand how fast they're melting.
'Tasty': How Flavor Helped Make Us Human
From an evolutionary standpoint, flavor has long helped define who we are as a species, journalist John McQuaid argues in his new book, an exploration of the art and science of taste.
The Doctor Who Championed Hand-Washing And Briefly Saved Lives
One of the most important medical advances may also be the simplest: hand-washing. It's the best defense against spreading disease. And its power was discovered long before anyone knew about germs.
Outrage Over Government's Animal Experiments Leads To USDA Review
Lawmakers also introduced a bill to strengthen laws protecting farm animals used in research. Both moves come out of a New York Times investigation of animal suffering at a federal research center.