Don't Miss a Thing With 'Eagle Eyes'

VOA Learning English • voa
yesterday ~5 min

Monarch Butterfly Count Nears 30-Year Low

VOA Learning English • voa
yesterday ~5 min


How to find climate data and science the Trump administration removed from government websites

Several groups are working to preserve webpages, tools and data – some of which have already gone missing from government webpages since the start of the Trump administration.

Alejandro Paz, Energy and Environment Librarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) • conversation
Feb. 14, 2025 ~10 min

Visitors Laugh Away Troubles at the HaHaHouse Museum

VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 14, 2025 ~5 min

Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted

Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability, a new study pushes back.

Jennifer L. Macalady, Professor of Geoscience, Penn State • conversation
Feb. 14, 2025 ~10 min

New tech could protect you from QR code scams

A new QR code format would let smartphone users know if they’re heading to a secure website—or wading into a potential "quishing" scam.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~5 min

Light-activated chemicals improve breast cancer treatment

"Our work offers a targeted, safe, and cost-effective treatment for aggressive breast cancers with limited treatment options."

Jules Bernstein - UC Riverside • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~5 min

How 1800s literary parties fueled hype for Valentine’s Day

You can thank the likes of Edgar Allan Poe and other Romantics for contributing to the hype around Valentine's Day, an expert says.

Sara Diedrich - U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~5 min


Rising pollen levels could be deadly for older adults

New research reveals a connection between pollen exposure and death rates among older adults with breathing problems.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 14, 2025 ~4 min

Parents can soon use QR codes to reveal heavy metal content in baby food

A quick scan with a smartphone or an online search can identify foods with lower levels of these toxic substances.

C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
Feb. 14, 2025 ~10 min

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