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Evan Bush

Evan Bush is a science reporter for NBC News. He can be reached at Evan.Bush@nbcuni.com.

Evan Bush is a science reporter for NBC News. He can be reached at Evan.Bush@nbcuni.com.


Latest from Evan Bush

Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient

Far more animals than previously thought likely have consciousness, top scientists say in a new declaration — including fish, lobsters and octopus. Recent research backs them up.

World's coral reefs hit by a fourth mass bleaching event, NOAA says

Extreme ocean heat is causing a mass bleaching event in coral reefs across the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

With New Jersey earthquake's fault still not found, researchers deploy new aftershock sensors

Scientists have yet to pinpoint the fault that caused the New Jersey earthquake. Researchers are installing equipment to measure aftershocks and help solve that mystery.

Prestigious cancer research institute has retracted 7 studies amid controversy over errors

Seven studies from researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have been retracted, following allegations that images used in them had been manipulated or duplicated.
11d ago

Concerns about eye discomfort appear to rise after solar eclipse

After the total solar eclipse on Monday, Google searches about “hurt eyes” spiked. Here's what to know about eye injuries that can result from looking at the sun.

4.8-magnitude earthquake rumbles New Jersey, NYC, Boston and Philadelphia

An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday.

New Jersey earthquake calls attention to ancient, potentially unmapped fault lines

Scientists suspect that Friday's earthquake originated in the area of the Ramapo fault zone. It’s possible that the fault where the quake occurred is unmapped.

Earthquake shakes U.S. East Coast

An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday morning, according to the U.S.
14d ago

Earthquake rattles buildings and nerves along the East Coast

An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
15d ago

Early hurricane season forecast suggests extremely high number of storms

Early forecasts for the Atlantic hurricane season suggest it could be extreme. The season begins in June and could bring 11 hurricanes, five of which are expected to be Category 3 or higher.

Earthquake showed Taiwan was well prepared for a big one — more so than parts of U.S.

The powerful earthquake in Taiwan demonstrated the effectiveness of the country's early warning system and seismic infrastructure.