NPR News: Immunologist Nicole Baumgarth explains why ticks are spreading to new regions

Immunologist Nicole Baumgarth explains why ticks are spreading to new regions
NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with immunologist Nicole Baumgarth about why ticks are spreading to new regions, and what this increase in ticks could mean for the spread of Lyme disease.

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NPR News: What teeth enamel tells us about ancient human diets

What teeth enamel tells us about ancient human diets
The enamel on our teeth is the hardest tissue on the human body. A new study looks at the nanoscale structure of enamel from teeth dating as far back as 18 million years ago to see how it's changed.

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NPR News: Scientists are teaching AI-powered robots to run lab experiments

Scientists are teaching AI-powered robots to run lab experiments
Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.

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NPR News: Scientists probe how pigeons use magnetism to navigate

Scientists probe how pigeons use magnetism to navigate
Homing pigeons rely on a variety of signals to navigate, including magnetism. But it hasn't been clear how they detect magnetic cues. Researchers propose the answer may be found in the birds' livers.

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NPR News: A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders

A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders
After spending two decades studying how the brain works, a team of scientists prepares to focus on gene therapy treatments for brain diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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NPR News: President Trump seeks control of science funding

President Trump seeks control of science funding
The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.

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NPR News: President Trump seeks control of science funding

President Trump seeks control of science funding
The White House and the Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars federal grants. This move has implications for areas as broad as housing and transportation, but science and health would be the most significantly impacted. Scientists and advocates say if it goes into effect, the change would jeopardize the integrity of science in the United States.

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