It's a great idea to keep up with recent science news. News outlets are great places to check for science news updates - some outlets even have sections dedicated to science news. I'll list some of the most popular science news items from this past summer (2016) and link them to the online articles so you can take a look.
June 28, 2016: Science organizations urge congress to take climate change seriously
July 2, 2016: NASA announced extended spacecraft missions
July 4, 2016: Bats eat mosquitoes and reduce Zika carriers (During this time, fear of Zika rises)
July 5, 2016: Juno spacecraft began orbit around Jupiter
July 12, 2016: Obama administration strengthens Arctic drilling restrictions
July 19, 2016: Study shows that IVF doesn't increase breast cancer
July 22, 2016: Extreme heatwave in the midwest
July 30, 2016: Zika cases skyrocket in Puerto Rico (worry continues)
August 8, 2016: Miami is "ground zero" for Zika
August 16, 2016: Possible new treatment for osteoperosis
August 18, 2016: More on Zika, Miami
***July was the hottest month of any month recorded since 1880
Saturday, November 17, 2012
What major events happened in science this summer?
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