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.
Spring flowers are abundant in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One national park boasts the most diverse collection of wildflowers in the country, and they're blooming right now.
The issues that are front of mind for cardinals as they prepare for the conclave
As the papal conclave is approaching, who are the cardinal electors who will decide on the next pope? And what are their priorities?
During TV interview, President Trump questions due process rights of U.S. residents
During an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," President Trump questioned the due process rights of people in the United States.
Talk therapy is on the rise
The number of Americans relying on psychotherapy went up between 2018 and 2021, whereas the number of people using psychiatric medications went down.
What to know about the papal conclave
The College of Cardinals gathers this week to elect the next pope to lead the Catholic Church. But what preparations go into setting up the rare, secretive event?
Ahead of the conclave, the Sistine Chapel takes center stage
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with art historian Kim Butler about the artwork that adorns the walls of the Sistine Chapel and its significance ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope.
Stranded Soviet spacecraft to plunge back to Earth
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell about Kosmos 482, the Soviet-era spacecraft that was stranded over 50 years ago during a mission to Venus. It will soon return to Earth.
U.S. autoworkers react to Trump's tariff policies
President Trump has repeatedly promised that he would save the U.S. auto industry and that aggressive tariffs would drive that industry revival. But how are U.S. autoworkers feeling?