Heather Goldstone
WGBH
Falmouth, MA, United States
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Vaping Is Bad For Your Lungs. But It's Not The Nicotine, It's The Liquid, Researcher Says
A study using lab mice looked at the impact of vape juice by itself. → Read More
Lab Studies How To Improve 'Difficult Conversations'
The Difficult Conversations Lab at Columbia University is dedicated to the practice of discussing challenging topics. → Read More
Record-Level Ground Collapse In The Alaskan Tundra
"I've never seen this level ... ever," said expert Sue Natali. → Read More
Six Right Whale Deaths In One Month: 'Panicking Seems Appropriate'
The critically endangered population can’t afford the death toll it's taking this year, experts say. → Read More
Choosing A Safe And Effective Sunscreen
Short story: go for mineral-based lotions. → Read More
Knowing A Few Words In A Foreign Language Is A Good Thing
It might even make your brain healthier. → Read More
The Chief Issue On Democratic Voters' Minds? Climate Change
Eighty-two percent of survey respondents said it's "very important" to take action on climate change. → Read More
CBD: Lots Of Potential, Lots Of Questions
Cannabadiol's rising popularity isn't backed by science ... yet. → Read More
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Science Has Finally Told Us
We may finally know for sure why zebras have stripes. → Read More
One Faith Leader Says Love Is The Key To Climate Action
Mariama White-Hammond says she sees the issue of climate change as a spiritual crisis. → Read More
Don't Give Give Up On Your New Year's Resolutions
Most have fallen apart by mid-February. But you can retrain your brain, says neurologist Michael Merzenich. → Read More
Study Finds Screen Time Not As Bad For Kids As We Thought
One researcher says the concern about social media that she hears in conversation and sees in the media isn't necessarily backed up by data. → Read More
'Every Year Matters' When It Comes To Climate Change
One of the biggest science stories of the year has been climate change. And for good reason. → Read More
Fixing Bias In Algorithms Is Possible, And This Scientist Is Doing It
MIT's Irene Chen found large error rates in the data for Asian patients in a hospital setting. → Read More
How To Be A Better Recycler
"Clean, empty and dry" is one expert's mantra for better recycling practices. → Read More
How To Talk Politics At Thanksgiving
First, establish your connection with family members. → Read More
Critics Warn Crop Program Could Lead To Biological Weapons
The DARPA program intends to use insects to genetically modify crops. → Read More
Cassini Discoveries Keep Coming, A Year After The Spacecraft's Death
Cassini was vaporized when it plunged toward Saturn a year ago, but new papers are still coming out. → Read More
Want To Start Meditating? There's An App For That.
A Harvard researcher was surprised at how well the app worked. → Read More
Shark Safety Tips From The State Expert
Greg Skomal only goes into the ocean waist-deep. → Read More