Cuts to HIV research funding in the US impacts progress towards ending the epidemic
How will the Trump administration's cuts to HIV research impact the progress that's been made towards ending the epidemic in the U.S.?
Health & Safety
Did humans contribute to evolutionary change in rodents?
Scientists in Chicago are mapping some fascinating evolutionary changes to local rodents — and how humans may have contributed to that change.
Medicaid's many different names may cause confusion about who's losing coverage
Medicaid programs go by so many different names across the country that advocates and experts warn people may not know they're losing their coverage until it's too late.
Competitive eating is more than simple amusement on the Fourth of July
The 4th of July traditional hotdog eating contest got us thinking about why food and the holiday are so intertwined. Some experts have gone deep on the subject of competitive eating.
Cooking with Chef Roy Choi
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with chef Roy Choi about his new cookbook, The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life.
The GOP budget bill threatens to defund Planned Parenthood
A provision in President Trump's mega spending bill defunds Planned Parenthood. The organization says 200 clinics may close. Most are in states where abortion is legal.
States may meet federal deadline on new Colorado River water-sharing deal
About 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for drinking water. It also irrigates agricultural fields. It's also shrinking. Now, states might agree on a potential deal on sharing the river.
'Love Island USA' producers ask fans to stop cyberbullying the show's contestants
The producers of the dating reality series "Love Island USA" have called on fans to stop cyberbullying contestants on the show. When does fandom cross the line into abuse?
Feeling groggy? Life Kit has tips for optimal napping
Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health - but there's a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap.
NASA spots a new comet flying in from a distant star system
The newly discovered interstellar visitor is just the third of its kind and fascinates astronomers who hope to learn from it about galaxies far, far away.