New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes
Encore episode. This one doesn't end the way you'd expect. Inspired by the Netflix documentary serie
Socializing is critical for mental and emotional health. You need it. We need it. But what's the saf
The 2016 movie 'Arrival,' an adaptation of Ted Chiang's novella 'Story of Your Life,' captured the i
Professional sports are back - but it's anything but normal. The most obvious difference is the glar
Encore episode. Storytelling can be a powerful tool to convey information, even in the world of scie
Traditional farming depletes the soil and releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. But decades a
School districts, parents and teachers are all facing big decisions about how to return to the class
Saving endangered species usually brings to mind tigers or whales. But scientists say many parasites
Federal forecasters are predicting a busy hurricane season this year — three to six of them could be
Buddy, an adult German shepherd from Staten Island, was the first dog in the U.S. to test positive f
The first genetically altered squid is here. NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce explains how this breakthrou
Herd immunity. It's the idea that enough people become immune to an infectious disease that it's no
It's another Micro Wave! Today, what happens in your brain when you notice a semantic or grammatical
A new paper and growing observational evidence suggest that a mask could protect you from developing
Gene therapy has helped a 9-year-old boy regain enough muscle strength to run. If successful in othe
Encore episode. Sarah Parcak explains how she uses satellite imagery and data to solve one of the bi
How dangerous is COVID-19 for pregnant women and their babies? The research has been scant and the d
What's the deal with wiping down groceries? How often should you sanitize your phone? Can you greet
Adriana Briscoe, a professor of biology and ecology at UC Irvine, studies vision in butterflies. As
The United Arab Emirates launched a mission to Mars earlier this month, followed by China days later
