The Checkup
Yoga at the airport
Last week the San Francisco International Airport announced the opening of its new “Yoga Room.”
Medical Mysteries: A baby’s seizures
(Owen Freeman)
Days after a baby got a routine vaccine, she developed seizures. It took years to learn their cause.
Snakes dominate Everglades food chain
In the southern part of the Florida Everglades, pythons and anacondas are eating everything.
Textiles show spiders’ golden silk
London museum displays textiles made from the golden silk of millions of Madagascan spiders.
‘Super-Earths’ are best bets for life
Book explains why rocky planets more massive and larger than Earth are best bets for finding life.
Unexplained fever can be serious
Consumer Reports Insights: Unexplained and persistent fevers can be signs of serious illness.
Acne targets overweight teen girls
Study shows overweight teenage girls, but not boys, are more likely to develop acne.
Google wants car that drives itself
Magazine features Google’s car that can drive itself while other companies try to catch up.
Uploading rate on YouTube soars
Google reports that one hour of video is now being uploaded to YouTube every second.
California rule sparks controversy
California and the European Union are crafting policies that could transform the fuel powering their transportation systems.
45 years after America’s first space tragedy, lessons linger
Lessons from Apollo 1 fire that killed three astronauts in 1967 still reverberate around NASA, into the next generation of space vehicles.
Senators push for pipeline approval
Group of U.S. senators, nearly all Republicans, signed on to bill that would authorize Keystone pipeline.
Cosmetics contain risky ingredients
Soaps, makeup and more contain potentially harmful ingredients, say consumer advocates.
Could Midwest quake of 1812 recur?
A major earthquake hit the Mississippi River valley in 1812. Now scientists wonder, could it happen again?
Trapped in high-risk insurance pools
Many people with preexisting medical conditions are stuck in high-risk insurance pools until 2014.
Acupuncture can help relieve pain
Acupuncture-enhanced treatment can bring better relief than standard therapies alone, research says.
Magnet toys pose serious health hazards if swallowed
One moment the 10-year-old was pretending to have a tongue stud, and the next she was in the hospital preparing for surgery.
Obama ally suggests administration is undermining Endangered Species Act
Ally questioned whether a policy proposal would weaken protections for species under the act.
Stem cells appear to restore vision
For the first time, an experimental treatment using human stem cells shows hints of helping someone.
The Checkup
Should Komen have been funding PP in the first place?
The jarring decision to stop giving money to Planned Parenthood affiliates apparently had to do with the politics of abortion funding.
The Checkup
Bella Santorum has Trisomy 18. What is that?
Isabella, or “Bella,” was born with a genetic disorder known as Trisomy 18, which means that she has three copies of the 18th chromosome instead of two.
Health, Science & Environment Videos
Groundhog Day 2012: Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow
At 7:25 a.m. this morning, amidst mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures in the low 30s, Groundhog Phil saw his shadow in the little town of Punxsutawney, Pa.
Groundhog Day 2012: Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow
At 7:25 a.m. this morning, amidst mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures in the low 30s, Groundhog Phil saw his shadow in the little town of Punxsutawney, Pa.
First video taken of the moon's far side (0:38)
A spacecraft orbiting the moon has captured the first video of the lunar far side that people on Earth can't see. The video was captured by one of NASA's twin Grail probes using MoonKAM, a camera which will eventually be used by students. (Feb. 1)
'Brazilian Blowout' maker concedes health risks (2:09)
The maker of a popular line of Brazilian Blowout hair straightening products settled a lawsuit that it misled consumers about the presence of formaldehyde in the products. (Jan. 31)
From 2010: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow early Tuesday morning February 2010, forecasting six more weeks of winter during Groundhog Day festivities in Punxsutawney, Pa.
Groundhog Day 2011: Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring
The world's most famous groundhog did not see his shadow this February, 2011 thus forecasting an early spring. (Feb 2)
Dentist who used paper clips gets jail time
A former Massachusetts dentist was sentenced to one year in jail Monday after he pleaded guilty to numerous charges, including using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals. (Jan. 30)
Heavy snow hits central New York State (00:57)
More than a foot of lake-effect snow slammed Central New York State on Monday. Local authorities declared a snow emergency. (Jan. 31)
Prisoners dig out buried dog kennels (0:53)
A dozen prisoners shoveled snow to help clear a stray dog shelter housing 300 dogs just outside Bucharest, Romania, on Monday, as temperatures plummeted to five degrees Fahrenheit. (Jan. 30)
Pandas in China get special treat (1:24)
Pandas have long enjoyed a simple diet of bamboo - but, at a panda center in China's Sichuan province, keepers are now giving them special cakes, designed to meet their nutritional needs. (Jan. 30)
Electronic dinosaurs take over museum (0:48)
An Australian museum is celebrating a milestone birthday with both new and prehistoric guests. Animatronic dinosaurs mingle with the crowds in order to bring history alive. (Jan 27)
CPSC video warns children of danger of swallowing magnets (0:38)
A public service announcement video from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns children and teenagers of the danger of swallowing magnets.
A spectacular aurora borealis display (2:02)
The skies over northern Europe have been illuminated with an intense display of the northern lights after a week of massive solar storms showered the Earth with radiation. (Jan. 26)
Health news from the wires
Medical Mystery: Failing eyesight
A woman’s work-up for laser eye surgery revealed a serious problem she didn’t know she had.
Traffic science battles heavy flows
Traffic science struggles to keep cars flowing on highways in D.C. and elsewhere.
Special Reports
Obesity in America 2010
One-third of U.S. children are overweight, leaving the health and productivity of an entire generation at risk.
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