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June 13, 2025
US Health Secretary RFK Jr. fired an entire panel that recommends vaccines. Plus, the EPA moves to expedite cleanup of Superfund sites amid budget cuts. Former President Joe Biden’s diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer has put a spotlight on prostate cancer screening.
Powering Up…With A Microbial Fuel Cell
Researchers used river mud–and the bacteria that live in it–to power a fuel cell.
The Origin Of The Word ‘Tuberculosis’
Why did we stop calling the disease ‘consumption’?
Genetic Test Reveals Unexpected Data
A look at one reporter’s personal journey to understand the risks and benefits of DNA. mapping.
Mild Winter May Be Keeping Flu Bugs At Bay
This year’s flu season is off to a later start than any other year on record, according to the CDC.
Secret Life Of Ice
Photographer Edward Aites zoomed in on ice and found a beautiful and foreign landscape.
Imagining A More Active Moon
New research says that our moon may be more geologically active than once thought.
Weaving Around Web Privacy Controls
Privacy researcher Lorrie Cranor discusses recent evasions of privacy controls in web browsers.
Reaching For The Limits of Tiny Transistors
Researchers have created a working transistor out of just one phosphorous atom.
Digital Tools Help Document Vanishing Languages
A linguist unveils thousands of audio recordings of words and sentences from dying languages.
Concrete’s Role As A Building Block In History
A look at concrete — from its use in the Paleolithic Age to today’s greener alternatives.