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.
Madeleine Thien's new novel 'The Book of Records' explores the fluidity of time
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Madeleine Thien about her new novel, The Book of Records begins when a seven year old girl named Lina arrives with her father in an unusual place.
Can a nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? This couple is helping scientists find out
Researchers think an experimental anti-inflammatory drug for people with multiple sclerosis might help Alzheimer's patients. And they've already tried it on a man named Joe.
Tips for visiting understaffed national parks
Summer is the busy season for the National Park Service. But amid deep staff cuts, the visitor experience won't be the same. Outside Magazine's Graham Averill shares tips for planning a visit.
Snowflakes, death threats and dollar signs: Cloud seeding is at a crossroads
Cloud seeding is a safe and proven technology widely employed by desert states in the U.S. to increase precipitation. There are new advances, but conspiracy theorists threaten to shut it all down.
'Pee-wee as Himself' is a portrait of a private man and his public alter ego
Pee-wee As Himself tells the story of how a kid who grew up adoring The Little Rascals and I Love Lucy went on to revolutionize sketch comedy and children's television.
DOJ moves to dismiss police consent decrees in Louisville and Minneapolis
The DOJ announced it will drop lawsuits against Louisville and Minneapolis that would have required them to address what the Biden administration found to be widespread patterns of police misconduct.
Trump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting
President Trump meets in the Oval Office with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Bilateral relations are at their lowest since the end of apartheid.