NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Bluu Seafood COO Chris Dammann about the company’s new cultivated cell fish products – fish sticks and fish balls. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: There’s a new option in the pipeline for consumers who want sustainable meat alternatives. Bluu Seafood, based in Germany, is one of a number of companies working to […]
We lost 1.59 milliseconds June 29 when the Earth spun a little faster : NPR
June 29, 2022, was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than average. But was it the “shortest day ever?” Not quite! ALINA SELYUKH, HOST: Does it ever feel like time is just slipping away? Well, this year, it kind of did by at least a whopping 1.6 milliseconds. On June 29, 2022, the Earth spun just a little […]
This fish evolved to walk on land — then said ‘nope’ and went back to the water : NPR
An illustration of Qikiqtania wakei (center) in the water with its larger cousin, Tiktaalik roseae. Alex Boersma hide caption toggle caption Alex Boersma An illustration of Qikiqtania wakei (center) in the water with its larger cousin, Tiktaalik roseae. Alex Boersma You may have come across a meme showing an ancient fish known as Tiktaalik. It […]
How to protect yourself and what to watch out for : NPR
A 1997 image provided by CDC of a patient with monkeypox lesions. The World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency of global concern Saturday. AP hide caption toggle caption AP A 1997 image provided by CDC of a patient with monkeypox lesions. The World Health Organization declared the virus a public health […]
Sand tiger sharks mistaking feet for fish are likely behind Long Island attacks : NPR
Sand tiger sharks can grow to up to 10 feet in length, but juveniles average 3 to 5 feet. These sharks have a menacing appearance, but aren’t known for unprovoked attacks on humans. Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images Sand tiger sharks can grow to up to […]
Are we alone in the universe? : NPR
About the Episode Are we alone in the universe? This hour, we travel the cosmos with TED science curator David Biello in search of extraterrestrial life, uncovering how it may look and how we’ll know we’ve found it. About David Biello David Biello is a science curator at TED. Previously, Biello was a reporter for […]
Airplanes shooting lasers sounds sci-fi, but in Colorado, it’s just science : NPR
Laser technology is being used to more accurately measure mountain snowpack — crucial information for farmers and water managers in drought-stricken areas like the Colorado River Basin. SHANNON BOND, HOST: Let’s escape now to Colorado, where some mountains are still covered with snow. Scientists there have been using lasers aimed from airplanes to assess how […]
Monkeypox outbreak in U.S. is bigger than the CDC reports : Shots
People line up outside of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on June 23, as the city makes vaccines available to residents possibly exposed to monkeypox. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images People line up outside of the New York City […]
Carnivorous plant collector vies for ‘best in show’ : NPR
David Fefferman with the Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts discusses his love of animal-eating plants and the group’s expo, which takes place this weekend. ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST: Even by plant lover standards, David Fefferman is a huge fan, and he’s drawn to one kind of plant in particular. DAVID FEFFERMAN: Oh, man. I think there’s […]
Michelle Lujan Grisham will face Mark Ronchetti : NPR
New Mexico’s Democratic governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham (center), smiles as supporters cheer during a campaign rally in Albuquerque, N.M., on June 3, 2021. The rally was cut short as protesters chanted loudly beyond the walls of the outdoor venue. Susan Montoya Bryan/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Montoya Bryan/AP New Mexico’s Democratic governor, Michelle Lujan […]