A bowhead whale's DNA offers clues to fight cancer Scientists searching for new ways to combat cancer think they may have uncovered a promising new lead in the DNA of the bowhead whale. Ari Daniel
Why do we get goosebumps? A podcast tries to answer science's surprising questions Hakeem Oluseyi, host of NOVA and GBH's podcast Particles of Thought, breaks down how his show tackles some of science's biggest and strangest questions. Ahmad Damen
U.N. climate talks end without agreement on phasing out fossil fuels Dozens of countries had called for a clear "roadmap" to transition away from the use of coal, oil and natural gas. The U.S. did not participate in the negotiations. Rebecca Hersher
Brain scientists are seeking weight-loss drugs without the nausea Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem. Jon Hamilton
Fire prompts evacuations at U.N. climate talks in Brazil; 13 suffer smoke inhalation Officials say a fire that spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil has prompted evacuations on the next-to-last day of the conference. The Associated Press
Can the power of a star lower our electric bills? Electric bills are rising. AI data centers are gobbling up power. In Everett, two fusion companies are racing to invent the world’s first economically viable nuclear fusion reactor. And investors are opening up their wallets to fund it. Joshua McNichols
'Nightmare Obscura' author explains how to take control of your dreams Sleep scientist Michelle Carr has spent years researching dreaming. She explains dream engineering, including how sensory inputs like light, sound and vibration can influence the subconscious. Tonya Mosley
Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose. Nathan Rott
Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat The Interior Department proposed reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations first made during the Republican's first term. Those changes were reversed under former President Biden. The Associated Press
3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun. Rebecca Hersher
