Researchers Explore Declining Bat Population In North America
As bat populations dwindle, a new effort is aimed at getting North America's bat researchers working on the same page.
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3 Firefighters Killed While Battling Wildfires In Washington State
Three firefighters in Washington state died while battling wildfires Wednesday. Scores of wildfires are burning throughout the western U.S. and nearly 30,000 firefighters are involved.
NASA: Rumors Of Impending Doom Are Greatly Exaggerated
The space agency says "numerous recent blogs and web postings" that a giant asteroid will smash into Earth next month are just a hoax.
'GMO-Free' Is A Boon For Companies Chasing 'Health Halo' Profits
Researchers say GMO-free has become a proxy for what consumers really want: less processed, natural food. And advocates says there's already a name for food that's GMO-free: "organic."
Preventing Armageddon: The Economic Hurdles Of Asteroid Defense
Some scientists say we should be doing more to protect the Earth from asteroids. The technical issues are relatively easy, but the economics of asteroid defense are much harder.
Food Waste And Beef Fat Will Be Making Airplanes Soar
Biofuel producers are teaming up with farms, meatpackers and waste management companies to tap the gassy waste on farms to make renewable jet fuel and diesel for vehicles.
LA Rolls Out Water-Saving 'Shade Balls'
In an effort to meet EPA regulations, conserve water and prevent algae growth in the Los Angeles Reservoir, officials are using 96 million plastic balls to cover the water's surface.
FDA Approves First Drug To Boost Women's Sexual Desire
The daily pill, called Addyi, modestly increased women's interest in sex in clinical tests. The approval was praised by some women's advocates as a milestone and condemned by others as irresponsible.
Scientists Develop App To Turn Smartphones Into Cosmic Ray Detectors
If scientists can convince people to use the app, they hope it will help them solve a cosmic mystery. This story originally aired on March 27, 2015 on All Things Considered.
To Decode Elephant Conversation, You Must Feel The Jungle Rumble
The trumpeting roar of an elephant is loud. But scientists living with herds in the forests of central Africa say the deep rumbles that humans can't hear, but can feel, carry crucial messages, too.