Tonight, Look For A Rare (But Not Quite Blue) Moon
The modern definition of a "blue moon" has nothing to do with its color.
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EPA Says It Released 3 Million Gallons Of Contaminated Water Into River
The spill on Wednesday sent heavy metals, arsenic and other contaminants into a waterway that flows into the San Juan National Forest. Estimates of the spill's size have risen sharply since then.
Scientists Discover 15th Convex Pentagon Able To Tile A Plane
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Julie Rehmeyer, a contributing editor at Discover magazine, about a newly discovered pentagon.
Close Listening: How Sound Reveals The Invisible
The stethoscope seems so simple — a 19th century tool for listening more closely to the human heart or lungs. It also sparked a culture of listening that is transforming the way scientists learn.
Katrina's Emotional Legacy Includes Pain, Grief And Resilience
Ten years after the storm some residents have found healing — in the arts, family and new opportunities. Others suffer lingering grief and other difficulties they trace to Katrina.
With Discovery, 3 Scientists Chip Away At An Unsolvable Math Problem
For decades, we have known of only 14 convex pentagons that can do something called "tiling the plane." Now there is a 15th shape, but mathematicians are still far from knowing exactly how many exist.
You Don't Need To Go Low-Carb To Burn Body Fat, Study Says
Popular advice suggests a low-carb diet is necessary to trigger the body to shed fat. But a small, rigorous study finds low-fat diets also spark body-fat loss. The key: Choose a diet you'll stick to.
Drones Increase Heart Rates Of Wild Bears. Too Much Stress?
Scientists studying animals in their natural habitats can now just send in a drone with a camera, rather than trudging through rough terrain. But a new study finds that the drones don't go unnoticed.
Salem College Professor Helping to Save Local Bats
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From superheroes to vampires, bats have become icons in our popular culture. But look to the sky at twilight and you'll see the real deal; skilled and nimble predators flying jagged paths, hunting for insects with their echolocating sonar.
What Does It Take To Produce Nuclear Fusion — In Your Garage?
Taylor Wilson is a self-taught nuclear physicist who sees every obstacle as a challenge. He describes how — at age 14 — he built a working nuclear fusion reactor in his garage.