Sperm Counts Plummet In Western Men, Study Finds
Data from nearly 43,000 men around the world found that sperm counts dropped by more than half in Western countries. It could reflect a decline in health overall, scientists say.
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To Help Keep Sturgeon Sustainable, Farm And Fishery Work Together
Because demand for seafood is rising and wild stocks are not, a hatchery owner in Canada is hoping his model of "responsible agriculture" can keep the prized fish both on the menu and in the water.
New Florida Law Lets Residents Challenge School Textbooks
The new bill was pushed by a conservative group critical of the way evolution, climate change and government were being taught in Florida schools.
Why We All Scream When We Get Ice Cream Brain Freeze
When temperatures soar, there's nothing like a frozen treat to take off the edge. But if we dive in too fast, our brains are thrown for a distressing and sometimes painful loop. Here's why.
When Your Hand Has A Mind Of Its Own
What happens when you think and how you act don't align? We tell the story of a woman diagnosed with what's known as "alien hand syndrome."
From Rats To Humans, A Brain Knows When It Can't Remember
When we see a familiar face, we know instantly if we can remember that person's name. That's because the human brain has an ability called metamemory. Looks like rats may have that higher power, too.
A Newspaperman Looks Back On A 77-Year Career
David Perlman, age 98, talks with Steve Inskeep about his career as a science writer as he gets ready to retire from the San Francisco Chronicle after 77 years.
Mapping Coastal Flood Risk Lags Behind Sea Level Rise
Federal maps help determine who on the coast must buy flood insurance, but many don't include the latest data. Maryland is now making its own flood maps, so homeowners can see if they're at risk.
'An Inconvenient Sequel' Is An Effective, Cautiously Optimistic, 'I Told You So'
In 2006, Al Gore issued a forceful warning about the threat of climate change in An Inconvenient Truth. He's followed it up with a sequel that shows how far we've come — but with plenty of caveats.
Slug Slime Inspires Scientists To Invent Sticky Surgical Glue
The words "strong" and "inspiring" are not usually assigned to garden slugs. But slug slime inspired materials scientists to invent a new kind of adhesive that could one day help heal human wounds.