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From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

The meat of the future may be cultured directly from animal cells without slaughtering livestock. It's not yet sold in the U.S., but NPR got a tour of a leading start-up and a taste of their chicken.
by Allison Aubrey

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Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.
by Allison Aubrey

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This coral reef resurrected itself — and showed scientists how to replicate it

This coral reef resurrected itself — and showed scientists how to replicate it

While scientists studied a coral reef ecosystem in the South Pacific, rising temperatures led them to believe it was doomed. Then, something miraculous happened.
by Jonaki Mehta, Ailsa Chang and Ashley Brown

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This scientist is working with NASA to send astronauts with physical disabilities into space

This scientist is working with NASA to send astronauts with physical disabilities into space

Dr. Pablo de León, director of the Human Spaceflight Laboratory at the University of North Dakota, is working with NASA to find ways to help astronauts with physical disabilities go into space. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about his work.
by Britt Aamodt and Cathy Wurzer

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The International Space Station had to move to dodge space junk

The International Space Station had to move to dodge space junk

A piece of what used to be a Russian satellite was coming uncomfortably close to the International Space Station. Space junk is a growing problem and has major implications for satellite services.
by James Doubek

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Omicron keeps finding new evolutionary tricks to outsmart our immunity

Omicron keeps finding new evolutionary tricks to outsmart our immunity

SARS-CoV-2 is evolving "rapidly," spawning one new variant after another. But omicron continues to dominate, raising new questions about how evolution of the virus is headed.
by Rob Stein

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