Report: More Pollinator Species In Jeopardy, Threatening World Food Supply
About 40 percent of invertebrate pollinator species such as bees and butterflies are facing extinction, according to the global assessment.
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Why Scientists Hope To Inject Some People With Zika Virus
There's no vaccine yet, but Zika researchers are racing to find a good candidate. After testing it in animals, checking for effectiveness in humans might include injecting Zika into healthy people.
Buyers Dissatisfied With Car Technology, Reliability Study Says
A J.D. Power report finds problems with in-vehicle technology of 2015 cars. Consumers say unreliable navigation systems and other issues are eroding trust when it comes to rating a car's performance.
Beam Me Up, Scotty? Turns Out Your Brain Is Ready For Teleportation
The brain usually relies on our senses to navigate. But researchers found that when people experienced virtual teleportation, their brains still managed to keep them on course.
Why Even A Bad Review Can Help Sell A Book
There's an adage that says all press is good press. Our "Planet Money" team tests the theory by talking to authors who have had their books panned in The New York Times.
Whoops! 12 Tales Of Accidental Brilliance In Science
You nominated 300 cool stories of scientific surprise for Skunk Bear's Golden Mole Award. Our shortlist has it all: circuits painted with light, imperceptible genitalia, and a terrifying frog.
Two More U.S. Cases Of Zika Virus Likely Shared Via Sex
U.S. health officials say they have confirmed the two women had Zika. And their only risk factor was having slept with male partners who had recently traveled to places with active virus transmission.
Academic Medical Centers Get An F In Sharing Research Results
There's no excuse for not reporting all findings within two years of finishing a clinical study, says Yale University's Dr. Harlan Krumholz. He calls on his colleagues to do a better job.
Cheap Gas Means More Driving And Getting Stuck In Traffic
New federal numbers show that amid falling gas prices, Americans drove a record 3.15 trillion vehicle miles last year. This also means more pollution and traffic gridlock.
Strokes On The Rise Among Younger Adults
Fewer people are having strokes now than decades ago. But that improvement seems to be mostly among the elderly. Young people are actually having more strokes, partly because of the rise in obesity.