NPR News: To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg

To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas company trying to bring extinct species back to life, reports creating artificial eggs that would be necessary to revive extinct birds such as the dodo.

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NPR News: Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm

Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm
Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.

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NPR News: It takes a village – or a Phoenix suburb – to wrangle a wayward tortoise

It takes a village – or a Phoenix suburb – to wrangle a wayward tortoise
When a large tortoise named Rex got loose, a Phoenix-area neighborhood went into a tizzy. More than just a fun commotion, Rex's daring getaway shows the challenges of sulcata tortoise ownership.

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NPR News: What scientists are learning about geoengineering from satellite pollution

What scientists are learning about geoengineering from satellite pollution
Professor Eloise Marais from the University College London talks about her research on pollution from satellites and its impact on earth's climate.

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NPR News: World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency

World Health Organization declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.

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NPR News: A surprising solution to cut asphalt's impact on human health

A surprising solution to cut asphalt's impact on human health
Elham Fini, professor of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University, talks about her work on the health impact of asphalt emissions and a solution that could minimize the harmful effects.

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NPR News: A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo

A new Ebola outbreak has already killed 87 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health officials are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC of a virus strain with no known vaccine.

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