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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes

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Fibroids are benign uterine tumors. So why does it matter that the majority of people with a uterus

Scientists are testing the limits of artificial intelligence when it comes to language learning. One

Baobabs are sometimes called the "tree of life" with their thick trunks, crown of branches and flowe

Chocolate may never be the same. The majority of chocolate is made in just two countries and erratic

As artificial intelligence seeps into some realms of society, it rushes into others. One area it's m

Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration observed a cluster of sunspots on

Sam and John Fetters, 19, are identical twins on different ends of the autism spectrum. Sam is a sop

Emily gets super nerdy with former host Maddie Sofia get as they dive into the incredible world of n

It's not unusual for siblings to quibble over ownership of something — a cherished toy, a coveted se

Wildlife ecologists have seen white-tailed deer expanding their range in North America over many dec

No matter what you're doing right now – sitting, standing, walking – you're moving. First, because E

Today, we're going full nerd to talk about a new board game — Catan: New Energies. The game's goal i

Ten years ago, Flint, Mich. switched water sources to the Flint River. The lack of corrosion control

NPR's Tom Dreisbach is back in the host chair for a day. This time, he reports on a story very close

Roughly 196 million tons of fish were harvested in 2020, according to the Food and Agriculture Organ

When the dinosaurs walked the Earth, massive marine reptiles swam. Among them, a species of Ichthyos

500 million years ago, the world was a very different place. During this period of time, known as th

We've all been there: You sit down for one episode of a reality TV show, and six hours later you're

Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency announced new drinking water standards to limit people

It's National Siblings Day! To mark the occasion, guest host Selena Simmons-Duffin is exploring a de