Science

Science and health news. Science is the pursuit of knowledge about the natural world through systematic study and experimentation. It spans various fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences. Scientists observe phenomena, form hypotheses, conduct experiments, and analyze results to understand laws and principles governing the universe. Science has driven technological advancements and our understanding of everything from the tiniest particles to the vastness of space

Striking a Chord, Researchers Tap Brain to Find Out How Music Heals

Like a friendly Pied Piper, the violinist keeps up a toe-tapping beat as dancers weave through busy hospital hallways and into the chemotherapy unit, patients looking up in surprised delight. …

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Freeze Dried Plasma Makes a Life-Saving Comeback

An old technology is making a comeback with some elements of the U.S. military. Freeze dried plasma was used routinely in World War 2 but discontinued until a month ago, …

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US EPA Seeks Comment on Carbon Rule Replacement

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday issued a notice that it wants public input for a possible replacement of Obama-era regulations on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants that …

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UN Urges Afghan Warring Sides to Facilitate Crucial Anti-Polio Drive

The United Nations is calling on all parties in the Afghan conflict to facilitate health workers in conducting Monday’s urgent polio vaccination campaign in a volatile southern district with the …

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Critics Accuse New Foundation of Acting as Smoke-Screen for Big Tobacco

Controversy is swirling around the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World.  This new non-profit organization has come under intense criticism from health agencies and anti-tobacco campaigners who accuse it of acting …

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Trio Liftoff From Kazakhstan, Head for Space Station

A trio of U.S. and Japanese astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off from Kazakhstan on Sunday for a two-day trip to the International Space Station, a NASA TV broadcast …

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Court Case Highlights Dangers of Asbestos in Indonesia

Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that is incredibly useful, but it also causes lung cancer after long-term exposure. Fifty-five countries around the world have banned the use of asbestos, but …

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Coastal Cities Call on Nature for Protection

As climate change and rising seas threaten the world’s coastal cities, experts say natural systems can offer protection. VOA’s Steve Baragona reports from Florida, where mangroves may help shield shorelines. …

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Does Pentagon Still Have a UFO Program?

The Pentagon acknowledged Saturday that its long-secret UFO investigation program ended in 2012, when U.S. defense officials shifted attention and funding to other priorities. But whether the Advanced Aviation Threat …

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‘Transgender,’ ‘Science-based’ Now Reportedly Among Taboo Words at US Health Agency

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is reportedly banning a list of seven words or phrases in official documents, sparking a flood of reaction on social media platforms. Policy analysts …

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Next Generation of Detection Dogs Could Sniff Out Complex Explosives

Research funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research is helping give sniffer dogs the skills they need to detect complex modern explosives. Faith Lapidus reports. …

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Study: Drought Caused California Mountains to Rise

A study of California’s Sierra Nevada during the state’s extreme drought has led NASA scientists to new conclusions about how our planet stores water. The study by NASA’s Jet Propulsion …

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British Baby With Heart Outside Body Survives 3 Surgeries

English hospital officials said Wednesday that a baby born with her heart outside her body had survived three surgeries to mend her condition.  Glenfield Hospital in Leicester said Vanellope Hope …

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Half of World’s People Can’t get Basic Health Services: WHO

At least half the world’s population is unable to access essential health services and many others are forced into extreme poverty by having to pay for healthcare they cannot afford, …

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Trump’s Climate Politics Propel US Scientist to New Start in France

When U.S.-based scientist Christopher Cantrell heard President Donald Trump pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord, he did not imagine that six months later he would be …

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Arctic Report Card: Permafrost Thawing Faster Than Before

Permafrost in the Arctic is thawing at a faster clip, according to a new report released Tuesday.   Water is also warming and sea ice is melting at the fastest …

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Spacex Delivery Delayed a Day; 1st Reused Rocket for NASA

SpaceX has delayed its latest grocery run for the International Space Station for at least a day.   The company now aims to launch its first recycled rocket for NASA …

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Paris Summit Focused on Boosting Funding for Climate Change Fight 

French President Emmanuel Macron has told more than 200 global investors and 50 world leaders in Paris the global community “is losing the battle” against climate change. “It’s time to …

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Researchers Test Cannabis Drug for Dogs’ Pain, Seizures

Medical marijuana has been used to treat epilepsy in patients for years, and this month, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said it should be studied and treated like other pain …

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‘Groundbreaking’ New Drug Gives Hope in Huntington’s Disease

Scientists have for the first time fixed a protein defect that causes Huntington’s disease by injecting a drug from Ionis Pharmaceuticals into the spine, offering new hope for patients with …

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France Awards Climate Grants to US-based Scientists on Summit Eve

Emmanuel Macron plans to award multi-year grants for several U.S.-based scientists to relocate to France, his office said on Monday on the eve of a climate summit hosted by the …

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SpaceX Launching Recycled Rocket, Supply Capsule for NASA 

Space Age hand-me-downs are soaring to a whole new level.  On Tuesday, SpaceX plans to launch its first rocket for NASA. The unmanned Falcon 9 — last used in June …

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