Tag: NPR Short Wave
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Drones and Whales: How Exhaled Breath is Revealing Arctic Health
Introduction: A New Window into Whale Health Scientists are turning to an unlikely ally to study the health of Arctic whales: drones. By collecting exhaled breath from free-swimming whales, researchers are gathering biological samples that reveal the animals’ microbiomes, stress hormones, and overall well-being. This approach could transform our understanding of whale biology in a…
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How Earth Emerged from the Last Ice Age: Inside NPR’s Short Wave Exploration
Understanding the Last Decrease and Rise of Global Temperatures Long before modern humans walked the Earth, our planet experienced dramatic climate shifts. About 20,000 years ago, global temperatures were roughly 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than today, and vast stretches of North America were buried under ice sheets that could reach nearly half a mile in…