NPR News: NASA is just days away from historic Artemis II moon launch

NASA is just days away from historic Artemis II moon launch
On Wednesday, the crew of NASA's Artemis II could blast off on a mission around the moon and back. No astronaut has ventured out to the moon since the 1970s.

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NPR News: Philanthropy in science has little oversight. Jeffrey Epstein exploited that

Philanthropy in science has little oversight. Jeffrey Epstein exploited that
A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.

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NPR News: Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.

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NPR News: Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth

Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth
An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.

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NPR News: Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy

Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy
President Trump has tried to kill offshore wind's future in the U.S. But industry analysts say the attacks could hurt business confidence across the U.S. economy.

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NPR News: Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies
Analysts say coal may stabilize supplies for now but they warn that continued reliance on the polluting fuel will worsen air pollution.

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NPR News: A geneticist is studying pythons for clues about human health and longevity

A geneticist is studying pythons for clues about human health and longevity
A team of researchers believes that pythons may contain clues to help treat a range of human ailments — from heart disease to muscle atrophy, and more.

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