If It Walks Like An Ant, You Probably Wouldn't Eat It — Or So These Spiders Hope
A scientist discovers how some spiders go undercover as a less delicious species to evade predators.
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How Storytelling Can Improve The Care Of People With Alzheimer's
A former journalist is making sure caregivers know patients' life stories.
'Living Drug' That Fights Cancer By Harnessing Immune System Clears Key Hurdle
An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommends the agency, for the first time, approve a new kind of treatment that uses genetically modified immune cells to attack cancer cells.
No Offense, American Bees, But Your Sperm Isn't Cutting It
U.S. bees are in trouble, and one of the major threats is a deadly parasite called varroa mite. So researchers are importing sperm from European bees resistant to mites to toughen up America's stock.
Statue Of Scopes Trial Lawyer Sparks Debate In Tennessee
In 1925, the Scopes Trial sparked national debates about creationism and secularism, and put Dayton, Tenn., on the map. Now another debate is happening in Dayton about whether it's appropriate to memorialize the secular side with a statue.
Massive Iceberg Breaks Free In Antarctica
Scientists say the iceberg is one of the largest seen by satellites. But the full implications of its separation off remain to be seen.
Video: Japan Created Easy-To-Swallow Foods To Prevent Senior Choking Deaths
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out different experiences in East Asia. In rapidly aging Japan, an edible innovation is helping seniors enjoy meals without fear of choking.
Took The Wrong Medicine By Mistake? Study Finds Such Errors Are On The Rise
A study analyzing data from poison control centers finds that the rate of serious medication errors outside health care settings doubled between 2000 and 2012.
Macron Got A Lot Wrong About Africa ... But Made One Good Point
In answering a reporter's question, the French president characterized Africa as a continent of failing states with high birth rates. Viviane Rutabingwa shares her perspective.
Reading, Writing And Fracking? What The Oil Industry Teaches Oklahoma Students
Oklahoma's oil industry is spending millions on science lessons for public schools. But environmentalists say omitting climate change leaves students unprepared.