New Report Predicts Rising Tides, More Flooding
The report, obtained by NPR, shows that so-called "sunny-day flooding" may be a regular occurrence in some areas.
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Grass Is Back In The Chesapeake, And Crabs Will Follow
In the Chesapeake Bay, underwater seagrass beds are growing, sheltering crabs and fish. The long-awaited recovery depends on efforts by farmers to prevent nutrients from polluting the giant estuary.
This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reversed Prediabetes With A Digital Program
People with prediabetes like a Washington state chef reversed the diagnosis using a digital program that harnesses the power of wearable devices, data, education, e-coaching and peer support.
Why Won't The Old Caveman Stereotypes For Neanderthals Die?
New evidence suggests Neanderthals made cave art — and they may also have created religious rituals. It's time to let go of Neanderthal-human "border policing," says anthropologist Barbara J. King.
Like It Or Not, Personal Health Technology Is Getting Smarter
Tech evangelists say consumer electronics that sense, stream and interpret vital signs will lead to better health and lower costs. But skeptics say reliability and privacy issues still loom.
Family Tree Goes Back 11 Generations, Includes 13 Million People
Thirteen million people and 11 generations later, researchers have mapped out what may be the largest family tree to date.
In Florida, Flamingos Aren't Making A Comeback — They've Been There All Along
South Florida's wild flamingo population was wiped out by the plume trade in the 1800s — or so scientists thought.
Food Stall Serves Up A Social Experiment: Charge White Customers More Than Minorities
To highlight racial income disparity, a chef in New Orleans opened a food stall, asking whites to pay $30 and people of color to pay $12 for the same meal. How did it play out?
Here's Why Environmentalists Are Cheering The Latest Burger At Sonic Drive-In
The fast-food chain is about to roll out a new kind of burger, made from a mixture of beef and mushrooms. Sonic calls it "uniquely delicious." Environmentalists say it could help save the planet.
Some Of The Oldest-Ever Tattoos Found On Egyptian Mummies
Thanks to new technology, archaeologists in the British Museum have just discovered what they say are the earliest-known body art displaying figures.