Finally, Some Good News For Manatees And Green Sea Turtles
These two species have been in danger of extinction for decades, but have responded well to conservation efforts. Those measures are going to stay in effect.
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Forecast For Vikings-Seahawks Game Reminds Former Player Of 'Freezer Bowl'
The weather for Sunday's Vikings vs. Seahawks football game looks like it will be ridiculously cold. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dave Lapham, a former player for the Cincinnati Bengals and currently the color analyst for the Bengals radio broadcast, about how to survive the frigid conditions.
U.S. Weather Wet And Wild In 2015, Though No Big Hurricanes
The U.S. had 10 weather events in 2015 that cost $1 billion or more in damage, with December the warmest and wettest month on record. Climate scientists blame a warming climate and strong El Nino.
Animal Rights Group Loses Copyright Suit Over Monkey Selfies
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a monkey cannot own the copyrights to selfies he took.
California Declares State Of Emergency Over Months-Long Gas Leak
Since October, a natural gas storage well near Los Angeles has been spewing hundreds of tons of methane gas each day. The leak isn't expected to be fixed for months.
Debate Over Bird Flu Research Moratorium Flares Up Again
Scientists are convening to debate whether experiments that make some viruses more contagious in order to advance understanding of potential outbreaks are worth the risk of creating one.
Itchy Eyes? Sneezing? Maybe Blame That Allergy On Neanderthals
At least three genes that predispose some of us to hay fever and other allergies came from Neanderthal DNA, scientists say. The genes very likely boosted the immunity of our early ancestors.
Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Us Your Toilets (Without Parasites)
The Romans are famous for their baths, aqueducts and toilets. But the sanitary innovations might not have done as much to improve health as was once believed.
Stomach Of Ancient Iceman Held Microbes Like Ours
Scientists analyzed the tummy of a 5,300-year-old ice mummy and found bacteria that many modern humans still carry.
Southern California Moves To Protect Homeless As El Niño Rain Hits Region
Rain, and lots of it, is falling in parts of California as the first of several El Niño storms makes its way across the state. In the Los Angeles area, county officials have spent extra to offer more shelter options for its large homeless population.