Take a peek at what NASA brought back from an asteroid
Scientists are thrilled with the tiny asphalt-black rocks, and most of the sample hasn't even been revealed yet.
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NASA unveils rocks brought back from an asteroid
NASA held a briefing to reveal the rocks returned by the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission. The asteroid material was delivered to Earth in late September in a space capsule that landed in Utah.
Next time you flip a coin you might want to pick the side that's already facing up
Researchers find flipped coins have what's called same side bias. They flipped coins in 46 currencies 350,000 times, and registered that 51% of the time the coins landed on the side they started on.
This next NASA mission to an asteroid is seriously metal
A NASA mission called Psyche is about to launch on a mission out to an unusual asteroid that's scientists believe is largely composed of metal.
California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease
Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to links to cancer other health effects.
Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids
With diet-related disease on the rise in the U.S., some schools are adding nutrition to the curriculum. Teaching kids to grow and cook fresh produce can influence life-long eating habits.
Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it
When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.
With new research, your smart speaker might better understand African American English
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Howard University professor Gloria Washington about a new project that will make it easier for Black people to be understood by automatic speech recognition technology.
Making lawns more eco-friendly
There's a growing movement to make Americans' lawns truly eco-friendly. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with research ecologist Susannah Lerman about making lawns more sustainable.
Apple breeders at the University of Minnesota have announced a new apple: 'kudos'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with David Bedford, an apple breeder at the University of Minnesota, about the new "Kudos" apple.