Bearing Arms: The Amazing World Of The Octopus
Octopuses are making us rethink what it means to be intelligent.
Environment
After Devastating Cyclone, Fiji Farmers Plant For A Changed Climate
As the Pacific island archipelago of Fiji faces a warming planet, the country's farmers are turning to more climate-resilient techniques that other storm-prone communities worldwide could model.
Weather Hampers Efforts To Put Out Tanker Blaze In East China Sea
The fire occurred after two vessels, an Iranian-owned oil tanker and a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier, collided on Saturday about 160 miles east of Shanghai.
North Carolina Officials Debate Definition Of 'Commercial Fisherman'
North Carolina officials are trying to figure how to describe commercial fishermen because of numbers that show that most people who buy licenses don't sell their catch to dealers.
As Cracks Widen In Washington State, Government Prepares For A Landslide
Dozens of people have agreed to move temporarily to hotels in case a landslide destroys their homes.
Soaring Popularity Of Grass-Fed Beef May Hit Roadblock: Less Nutritious Grass
Since the mid-'90s, levels of crude protein in the plants, which cattle need to grow, have dropped nearly 20 percent, and it may just be a matter of time before prairie grasses can't support grazing.
Dozens Evacuate In Washington State, Fearing Landslide
A massive crack on top of Rattlesnake Ridge in south-central Washington state has nearby residents evacuating, as geologists and government officials predict a potentially devastating landslide.
What Happened To Mexico's Earthquake Warning System?
Mexico has an earthquake early warning system that gives people time to take cover. But that system didn't work when a 7.1 magnitude quake struck Mexico City, killing hundreds of people.
Republican Opposition To Offshore Drilling
The Trump administration is planning to allow more offshore drilling. This has put it at odds with Republicans like Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, who talks with NPR's Scott Simon
What To Do If You Come Across A Frozen Iguana
On Thursday, we reported iguanas were falling from trees in Florida. Now, we explain why it is happening and what citizens should do in reaction. Bottom line: don't touch them. They are not dead. They may thaw out and attack.