Loggerhead Sea Turtles Lay Record-Breaking Number Of Nests In The Southeast This Year
In Georgia, record numbers of loggerhead turtle nests have thrilled scientists working to save the endangered species.
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Irritating Compounds Can Show Up In 'Vape Juice'
Among the possibly harmful compounds are "acetals," which form when some ingredients combine on the shelf, researchers say, and can inflame airways when inhaled.
In A 1st, Doctors In U.S. Use CRISPR Tool To Treat Patient With Genetic Disorder
Victoria Gray, 34, of Forest, Miss., has sickle cell disease. She is the first patient ever to be publicly identified as being involved in a study testing the use of CRISPR for a genetic disease.
With An Eye Toward Lower Emissions, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground
Air travel is set to grow dramatically. It will be a while before electric planes truly take off, but people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint now with offsets and "flight shaming."
Doctors In The U.S. Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time
For the first time, doctors have used the gene-editing technique CRISPR to treat a genetic disorder in the U.S. The patient, who has sickle cell disease, spoke with NPR about her treatment.
Bugged By Insects? 'Buzz, Sting, Bite' Makes The Case For 6-Legged Friends
The decline of Earth's insect population may have serious consequences for humans, says scientist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson. Insects are the world's janitors, as well as pollinators and a food source.
Volcano Experts And Archaeologists Are Clashing Over Access To Study Pompeii
Volcanologists and archaeologists are clashing over access to the ancient site of Pompeii.
Opinion: Is Anything More Urgent Than The Temperature Of Our Planet?
Our Earth is in the middle of what may be the hottest summer on record. Scorching new records were set all over Europe this week. What could be more urgent news than the temperature of our planet?
Genetic Counselors Of Color Tackle Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Health Care
They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.
Lethal Injection Drugs' Efficacy And Availability For Federal Executions
The Justice Department's announcement that the federal government will resume its use of capital punishment has raised questions about the drugs it plans to use.