March Madness is underway. So is March Napness, the tournament for hibernating bears A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in hibernation the longest. Kaity Kline Play AudioListen 3 mins
Why don't diving seals drown? Scientists finally have an answer New research suggests seals sense internal oxygen levels to know when to come up for air. Digital version of story that already aired. Skedded for pub Weds. 3/26 at 6 a.m. Reporter: Lambert. Editor: Khan. Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 4 mins
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable. Neda Ulaby
Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it. Geoff Brumfiel
EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix. Camila Domonoske
There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place. Daniel Ackerman
What makes marijuana smell distinctive? The smell of marijuana has diversified in recent years into a variety of cannabis strains with their own scent profiles. Play AudioListen 6 mins
A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science. Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 4 mins
Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration. Chandelis Duster
4 astronauts to be the first to orbit the poles on a privately funded SpaceX mission SpaceX is planning a launch as early as Monday evening. If successful, it will mark the first crewed mission to polar orbit and the first mission to cultivate mushrooms as a crop Scott Neuman
