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An experimental depression treatment uses electric currents to bring relief
After 40 years of fighting debilitating depression, Emma was on the brink."I was suicidal," said Emma, a 59-year-old Bay Area resident. NPR is not using… -
What will happen to the International Space Station when it is retired?
Updated February 3, 2022 at 10:08 AM ETOperations at the International Space Station are expected to wind down at the end of the decade, when NASA will… -
Heartbroken? There's a scientific reason why breaking up feels so rotten
When her husband left her after more than 25 years together, science writer Florence Williams says her body felt like it had been plugged into a faulty… -
Scientists vacuum zoo animals' DNA out of the air
A key part of protecting endangered species is figuring out where they're living. Now researchers say they have found a powerful new tool that could help:… -
What crying baby mice could teach us about human speech
Scientists have found a cluster of rhythmic brain cells in newborn mice that may explain why spoken languages around the world share a common tempo. -
Omicron and masks: What you need to know to stay safe
N95 and KF94 masks are best, followed by surgical and cloth masks. But context matters, Harvard’s Dr. Joseph Allen says. -
The COVID antiviral drugs are here but they're scarce. Here's what to know
Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's molnupiravir are both oral antiviral pills that can be taken at home to keep patients out of the hospital. -
You'll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
The Geminid meteor shower, which lights up our sky every December, will be at its most visible late Monday into early Tuesday morning.Although the moon… -
How do fruit flies appear, seemingly, out of nowhere?
They may be a blight on bananas, but they're a boon for biochemistry. -
Astronomers find a new planet that's mostly made of iron
An iron-rich planet spotted in a nearby solar system could help scientists understand the mystery of how the planet Mercury formed in our own…
