100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
Scientist hope to learn about the 'lost years' after baby sea turtles reach the sea
Researchers set out to catch baby turtles in the Gulf of Mexico to tag them and learn more about where they go when they scurry to the sea after hatching.
The Duluth 'Motherpuckers' teach women's hockey with joy and inclusion
A beginning women's hockey team in Minnesota welcomes all newcomers despite their level of skating skills, and plays the game with an irreverent flair.
Jordan begins military flights to deliver aid in Gaza, but many say it's not enough
Jordan has begun landing military helicopters in Gaza to deliver medical aid. Israel is now allowing more food and medicine into Gaza but aid officials say it hasn't been enough.
Ariana Grande's speaking voice keeps changing. A voice speech pathologist explains
People have been baffled by the way Ariana Grande changes her speaking voice in interviews for years. The artist keeps addressing the issue but it keeps coming up. Why?
Nigeria considers new regulations on dangerous skin whitening products
The Nigerian government issues new warnings against the dangers involved in using skin whitening products, in a country that has often been called the " world capital of skin bleaching"
Trump administration makes deep cuts to science funding
Cuts to costs, temporary freezes on grants, executive orders that go against the laws grants are supposed to follow — the early weeks of the Trump presidency are already drastically changing science.
A man genetically destined to develop Alzheimer's isn't showing any symptoms
A man with genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's to appear before age 50 remains cognitively fine in his mid 70s. Understanding why could lead to new treatments for the disease.
Why John Bolton sees Greenland as issue of 'critical importance' to U.S. security
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton about the president's ambitions of expanding into Greenland.
Journalist Kelsey McKinney breaks down the pull and power of gossip in new memoir
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with journalist Kelsey McKinney about her new book, You Didn't Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip.