Federal Report Calls For $275 Million To Stop Asian Carp
The invasive species have been caught mere miles from Lake Michigan. Scientists fear if they invade the lake, they could spread throughout the Great Lakes.
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Syrian Refugee And German Scientist Make An Unlikely Team
In Leipzig, Germany, two scientists from very different backgrounds are working on a unique research project.
'A Beautiful Spectacle': Geographer Makes Case To Witness Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is the most beautiful natural spectacle Michael Zeiler has ever seen. The geographer tells NPR's Ari Shapiro that once one witnesses a total eclipse, they'll be hooked for life.
Scientists Prepare For 'The Most Beautiful Thing You Can See In The Sky'
You'd think that after hundreds of years of watching total solar eclipses, scientists would know all they'd need to about that particular phenomenon. You'd be wrong.
Coddled Puppies Make Poor Guide Dogs, Study Suggests
New research suggests that when puppies have more attentive, active mothers, they're more likely to fail guide-dog training.
Flattening The 'Mummy Tummy' With 1 Exercise, 10 Minutes A Day
The technical term is diastasis recti and it affects many new moms. The growing fetus pushes apart the abdominal muscles and the separation often stays open. But science suggests this fix can work.
Can Buddhist Practices Help Us Overcome The Biological Pull Of Dissatisfaction?
Science journalist and author Robert Wright says that Buddhist enlightenment might help counteract our natural tendency towards unhappiness. His new book is Why Buddhism is True.
What Bloodied This Teen's Feet? Tiny Marine Flesh Eaters Had Scientists Stumped
After a 30-minute soak, Sam Kanizay left the water bleeding profusely. Exactly what attacked him puzzled experts, though — that is, until his father tracked down some of the little creatures.
Issues Threatening Seabirds Could Extend To The Lobster Industry
Researchers off the coast of New Hampshire are spending the summer studying baby seabirds called terns. They say the chicks are in trouble and it's an indication local lobstermen could be too.
Scientists Still Seek A Reliable DUI Test For Marijuana
Coloradans can get arrested for driving while stoned. But with no good roadside tools, officers' determinations are more subjective than for alcohol DUIs. Scientists hope to find chemical markers.