Why are 'fireworks' coming from a black hole? This is what scientists say
A team of astrophysicists have found flares of light in Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way.
Health & Safety
First CDC vaccine meeting under Trump administration is postponed
The panel of vaccine experts were supposed to hold their first meeting under the Trump administration in late February. It's not clear when that meeting will now take place.
Lab mice will try to revive their knocked-out friends, study reveals
A new study finds that lab mice perform a suite of likely innate behaviors towards unconscious mice that help them revive faster.
Bad wellness advice is all over social media. These creators are pushing back
A growing group of content creators are trying to counteract misleading and false wellness claims online from influencers hawking supplements and unproven remedies.
Elephant seals, fog harvesting and the brain science behind sugar cravings
This week's Short Wave news roundup covers harvesting drinking water from fog, what elephant seals reveal about fish populations in the deep ocean, and why there's always room for dessert.
As measles cases rise, it's not just kids who need vaccines. Some adults do too
With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And some adults vaccinated before 1968 may need a booster.
Greater attention to men's health could bridge life expectancy gap, researchers say
Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap.
As the U.S. steps back from global health, what role will China play?
With the U.S. withdrawing from the World Health Organization and rethinking foreign aid, China has an opportunity to play a bigger role — with different goals.
Republican proposals to cut Medicaid could be politically fraught
Republicans are proposing deep cuts to Medicaid to finance tax cuts and other priorities. Pushback is coming not only from Democrats, but also from hospitals that rely on revenue from the program.
How Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store
U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.