Science & Tech Team

Police body cameras filmed Tyre Nichols’ killing. But they were supposed to prevent it in the first place.Police body cameras filmed Tyre Nichols’ killing. But they were supposed to prevent it in the first place.

The cameras captured Tyre Nichols' death in Memphis and have helped prosecute officers who used excessive force. But they haven't lived up to hopes of reducing violence.

Benjamin Powers, Technology Reporter

January 29, 2023

Republican statehouses double down on bills to restrict gender-affirming care for trans teensRepublican statehouses double down on bills to restrict gender-affirming care for trans teens

States are moving to outlaw teens from getting puberty blocking drugs or gender-transition surgery, which the AMA calls 'a dangerous intrusion into the practice of medicine' by lawmakers.

Dan Vergano, Science Reporter

January 26, 2023

The future of covid vaccines: Four big questions for the FDA as it considers a move to annual shotsThe future of covid vaccines: Four big questions for the FDA as it considers a move to annual shots

The agency wants covid shots to become yearly, like flu vaccines. An FDA advisory committee will meet Thursday to vote on the plan.

Jonathan Lambert, Public Health Reporter

January 25, 2023

The truth behind the viral MTG Tweet claiming the second covid booster puts many people in the hospitalThe truth behind the viral MTG Tweet claiming the second covid booster puts many people in the hospital

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stated in a viral tweet that 7-8 percent of people end up hospitalized after receiving a booster. Her claim is false.

Khaya Himmelman, Reporter

January 25, 2023

FDA’s plan to let pharmacies dispense abortion pills has few takers so farFDA’s plan to let pharmacies dispense abortion pills has few takers so far

Only three major pharmacy chains have said they plan to distribute abortion pills, and only in states that allow abortion.

Jonathan Lambert, Public Health Reporter

January 23, 2023