Living Near Your Grandmother Has Evolutionary Benefits
Humans are evolutionary oddballs for living long past our reproductive prime. New research explains how grandmothers might be the reason why.
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Putting Mosquitoes On A Diet Might Help Stop Them From Biting Humans
New research finds that feeding mosquitoes human diet drugs causes them to lose their taste for human blood for days. The researchers hope this could be used to reduce the spread of disease.
Why Morning People May Have A Health Edge Over Night People
A new study suggests that being a morning person makes you slightly less susceptible to depression or mental illness. It, however, is not a very big effect.
Ahead Of 2020 Summer Olympics, A Building Boom In Kyoto Is Yielding Ancient Artifacts
Archaeologists are rushing to uncover, document and preserve centuries-old objects as new hotels and office buildings go up in the ancient former capital of Japan.
2018 Was Earth's Fourth-Hottest Year On Record, Scientists Say
The last five years are also the five hottest years on record for average global temperature, according to scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Satellite Imagery Suggests Second Iranian Space Launch Has Failed
The rocket was supposed to carry a small satellite into orbit. The suspected failure comes just weeks after another launch attempt fell short.
Environmental Photographer Focuses On Protecting The Climate — And Its People
The new documentary The Human Element follows James Balog as he captures the places and people affected by the rising oceans, wildfires and air pollution associated with climate change.
The North Magnetic Pole Is Shifting East, Fast
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Nature reporter Alex Witze about a rapid shift in the Earth's magnetic poles.
Scans Show Women's Brains Remain Youthful As Male Brains Wind Down
Researchers say the metabolism of a woman's brain remains higher than a man's throughout a lifetime. And that may help with late-life creativity and learning.
If You're Often Angry Or Irritable, You May Be Depressed
Physicians have been taught to look for signs of hopelessness, sadness and lack of motivation to help them diagnose depression. But anger as a depression symptom is less often noticed or addressed.