New NASA report lays out roadmap for studying UFOs
NASA is releasing a new report from advisers on what it would take for the agency to study unidentified anomalous phenomena (also known as UFOs) scientifically.
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The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know
Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?
The secrets of snail mucus, according to a biochemist
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to slime scientist Antonio Cerullo at the City University of New York about the benefits of mucus.
Scientists stumped by shiny golden egg discovered in deep sea
Using a remote operated vehicle, NOAA scientists on the Okeanos Explorer encountered a shiny golden orb deep in the Gulf of Alaska.
Whatever happened to the project to crack the wealthy world's lock on mRNA vaccines?
Lower-income countries did not get the COVID vaccines they needed. So the World Bank and other partners tapped a South African company to cook up the (undisclosed) recipe for the Moderna mRNA vaccine.
Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines
Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.
How to see a newly discovered green comet this week, before it vanishes for 400 years
A newly discovered green comet is zipping by Earth and is now visible for the first time since before Galileo invented his telescope.
Tips for keeping your ears healthy in a loud world
A recent study found that 1 billion people between the ages of 12 and 34 are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Here are some tips for building a solid ear care regimen.
How a friendly museum tour invite shifted 'Ologies' podcast host Alie Ward's life
An invitation from a friend of a friend set off a domino effect for a woman at low point in her life, which eventually prompted her to quit her job and start a successful science podcast.
Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out
At a recent medical gathering, researchers presented their latest hypotheses about what causes – and what could treat – the lingering disease.