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The International Atomic Energy Agency has been responsible for policing the Iran deal. It has sealed some equipment, preventing its use, and installed cameras and other electronic monitoring.

With Iranian Nuclear Deal In Limbo, Some Worry Inspectors Will Lose Access For Good

6:24am March 15, 2021

by Geoff Brumfiel

Nuclear inspections have been a key part of the Iran nuclear deal. International inspectors stand to permanently lose access to key sites, unless the U.S. and Iran can find a way forward.

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As States Consider Restrictions On Trans Athletes, What Does The Science Say?

5:05pm March 14, 2021

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Eric Vilain about the debate over transgender athletes participating in sports and what science can contribute to the discussion.

Even with some colleges canceling their midsemester breaks due to COVID-19, students from more than 200 schools are expected to visit Miami Beach during spring break, which runs until mid-April.

Planning A Spring Break? These 5 Tips Can Help Minimize Risk

1:31pm March 14, 2021

by Allison Aubrey

The CDC still advises against nonessential travel, but many infectious disease experts say a trip to the beach or a family vacation can be done pretty safely if you do it right.

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Perseverance Rover Delivers First Sounds From Mars

7:52am March 14, 2021

Audio recordings from Mars may not sound like much, but according to David Gruel and Roger Wiens at SuperCam, they could have a lot of scientific value.

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Scientists Discover Sea Slug That Can Regenerate Body After Being Decapitated

8:19am March 13, 2021

A researcher finds some types of slugs can completely regenerate their body after self-decapitating as a method of surviving disease.

People are wondering if alcohol in between vaccine doses might have an impact on your body's reaction to the vaccination.

Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'?

8:29pm March 12, 2021

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

People who've had dose 1 are wondering ... can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up? Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!

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Hark! Glow-In-The-Dark Shark Sparks Biology Landmark

4:19pm March 12, 2021

A kitefin shark is the largest known bioluminescent vertebrate, according to a new study. The shark lives in the dimly lit "twilight zone" of the ocean, and may glow to camouflage itself as it hunts.

High School STEM Competition Finalists Discuss Their Innovative Projects

5:06am March 12, 2021

Rachel Martin speaks with three of the 40 high school finalists in the Society for Science and Regeneron's annual STEM competition.

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Watch The Winners Of The 'Dance Your Ph.D' Contest Make Cloud Formation Catchy

1:16pm March 10, 2021

by Barry Gordemer

The Dance Your Ph.D. contest is meant to get scientists to explain their research through dance. This year's winners created a choreographed rap video to explain how clouds are formed.

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Thousands of snow geese take flight near Conway, Wash. in 2019. The Biden administration is reversing a policy under President Trump that drastically weakened protections for most U.S. bird species.

Biden Moves To Make It Illegal (Again) To Accidentally Kill Migratory Birds

5:55pm March 09, 2021

by Nathan Rott

The changes will restore protections that were taken away under former president Donald Trump. But they will take time, and wildlife advocates say many bird species already face a risk of extinction.