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NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jessica Yung and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about the physics of hula hooping, why some vaccines last longer than others, and a few moon launches to watch for in 2025.

RFK, Jr., Could Run the Agency That Oversees CDC, FDA and NIH. Here’s What That Means for Public Health RFK, Jr., could restructure the CDC, FDA and NIH in pursuit of his flawed vision of public ...

Mel Gibson’s recent claims during his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast that ivermectin cured his friend’s cancer have sparked a significant debate and division on the internet.

Researchers have discovered that healthy skin — once thought to be a passive barrier — can actually produce antibodies that fight off infections. It’s hoped that the finding could one day lead to the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

In 2023, since a brain implant allowed a paralysed man to walk at a research institute in Switzerland, a flurry of research ...

This podcast is academia heavy ... but its charming co-hosts keep it light and approachable for all listeners. No science background necessary. While it can be deeply unnerving to learn about ...

The UNHCR’s first designer-in-residence Helen Storey talks about why she has donated her creative archive to the University ...

On Nov. 15, 2024, Boise State geosciences professor Hans-Peter (H.P.) Marshall shared his cryosphere expertise alongside ...