An invasive plant is taking over the Kansas prairie. It may be too late to stop it In the land of the open prairie, an invasive plant is threatening to transform Kansas' grassland ecosystems into biodiversity wastelands. Researchers are running out of time to find ways to stop it. David Condos
Raising the price of fossil fuels to reflect the true social cost Researchers at the International Monetary Fund say trillions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies are making greenhouse-gas-producing fuels cheaper than they should be and making climate change worse. Audie Cornish
Researchers found a new species of water bear fossilized in a hunk of ancient amber Research into the evolution of tardigrades has been severely hindered by a lack of fossils. This new discovery could offer researchers insight into how the creatures lived millions of years ago. Nell Clark
Two scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for new way of building molecules Benjamin List and David MacMillan were awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry for coming up with a new tool for constructing molecules that has advanced pharmaceuticals and green technology. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Researchers who helped shape our understanding of climate change win Nobel Prize The Nobel Prize in physics went to three scientists this year for their work on climate change and chaotic systems. Geoff Brumfiel
The Nobel Prize in physics honors work on climate change and complex systems The Nobel Prize in physics was awarded for work on disorder, fluctuations and the ability to predict a changing climate. Geoff Brumfiel
Researcher explains how girls are socialized to have limited political ambition Miryah Holman, associate professor of political science at Tulane University, tells NPR about her research team's latest study on how socialization limits young girls' interest in politics.
Sandeep Jauhar: How do emotions affect the heart? Cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar explains a case where deep grief caused takotsubo cardiomyopathy—also called "broken heart syndrome." He examines the connection emotions have with our most vital organ. Manoush Zomorodi
Merck to seek emergency authorization for pill it says cuts COVID-19 effects The pharmaceutical company announced that its experimental pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people infected with the coronavirus. The findings are not peer reviewed.
Shadowed By Controversy, NASA Won't Rename New Space Telescope Some scientists are calling on NASA to rename the James Webb Space Telescope, arguing that it honors someone who was complicit in persecuting gay government workers. NASA says the name will stay. Nell Greenfieldboyce
