Runoff from Harvey may threaten coral reefs
Runoff from floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey in Texas now threatens coral reefs in a national marine sanctuary off the coast.
Science
To live a long life, stay in shape & keep learning
You may extend your expected lifespan by staying shape, not engaging in bad habits like smoking, and by continuing to study and learn after school.
Obesity rates in the US continue to rise
The CDC says in 2015-16, more Americans were obese than ever in the history of a national survey, up about one-third over 16 years.
A computer might help count human cell types
A computer program from Belgium may help scientists understand why the 30 trillion cells in a human body have so many different types.
Miami to Seattle in 50 minutes? Imagine that.
Boron nitride nanotubes could help planes withstand extended hypersonic travel and drastically reduce air travel times in the future.
Keep kids away from wildfire smoke in San Fran
A study from Barcelona suggests that exposure to air pollution on the way to school can damage children’s cognitive development.
Circadian rhythm studies win a Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to 3 Americans who helped us explain the circadian rhythms that control things like when teenagers sleep.
New insight into the creation of Earth & Mars
Planets form through the gradual accumulation of material, held together by gravity. Vapor loss plays a pivotal role.
Study: Preschool teachers not proficient in science
Preschool teachers need to be better at science—not at the expense of being good at literacy but in support of it, a new study from Mich. State suggests.
Fewer babies born during Flint water crisis
Fewer babies were born in Flint, Mich., during the lead-poisoning crisis from the water supply. Expect an impact over the next decade.