New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes
Happy Independence Day, Short Wavers! Do you have plans outdoors this weekend and want to figure out
The Andromeda galaxy lies just beyond (...OK, about 2.5 million light-years beyond) our galaxy, the
Independence Day is approaching! Imagine in a few days, someone has procured illegal fireworks from
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy, an influential CDC committee that shapes U.S. vaccine
Since 2004, scientific research has shown that a full night of sleep may lend itself to a burst of i
Why did the ornithologist strap a taxidermy badger to a remote controlled car and drive it around th
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on the planet, and some of them may be on the rise. At least in
The U.S.'s power grid — a nearly 100-year-old network of electrical circuits — is facing increased
For generations, the all-female Haenyeo divers have routinely dove into frigid waters off the coast
We are in the thick of multiple sports seasons: the NBA finals are happening, and baseball and socce
Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets
The skunky smell of cannabis may be going out of style. NPR's science correspondent Pien Huang visit
Take a big inhale through your nose. Now, exhale. Breathing may seem simple, but it's controlled by
Homeowners' insurance isn't just getting more expensive ... it's also getting harder to secure in th
Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obs
The Dog Aging Project is a long-term nationwide survey on the health and lifestyles of U.S. dogs tha
"Olo" does not exist in nature, nor can it be found among paint cans. But for a very select few, olo
There are over 200 species of deep-sea anglerfish; some are long and thin, some are squat and round,
As artificial intelligence seeps into some realms of society, it rushes into others. One area it's m
For hundreds of years sailors have told stories about miles of glowing ocean during moonless nights.
