NPR News: NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll

NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll
An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.

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NPR News: Exclusive: Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week

Exclusive: Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week
Dawn was crowned fattest marmot by popular vote.

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NPR News: New telescope will help scientists study a mysterious force called 'dark energy'

New telescope will help scientists study a mysterious force called 'dark energy'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks science reporter Joe Palca about the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will have a field of view at least 100 times larger than Hubble Space Telescope.

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NPR News: WATCH LIVE: NASA's newest space telescope launches today

WATCH LIVE: NASA's newest space telescope launches today
The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.

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NPR News: Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say

Trump cuts to science advisory boards have long-lasting consequences, researchers say
The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day. Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed.

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NPR News: Scientists collaborated with narwhals to study warming waters in the Arctic

Scientists collaborated with narwhals to study warming waters in the Arctic
Scientists collaborated with narwhals for a new study to understand human-caused climate change in the Arctic and rising sea levels around the world.

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NPR News: New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died

New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died
Paleontologist Ken Lacovara never expected to find critical fossil data in a New Jersey suburb—let alone info about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. His dig site is now a fossil park and museum.

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NPR News: NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe

NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.

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NPR News: A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this

A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this
As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

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NPR News: The real cause of most wildfires? People

The real cause of most wildfires? People
More than three quarters of all wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human behavior including accidents, negligence and arson.

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NPR News: Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule

Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule
A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.

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NPR News: States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices

States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices
Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.

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NPR News: How to understand this heat wave (as told by NPR's senior climate editor)

How to understand this heat wave (as told by NPR's senior climate editor)
As the senior climate editor at NPR, when extreme weather impacts us, I often send out guidance to the newsroom to help everyone understand the role of climate change. Here's what I tell them.

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NPR News: Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires

Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities.

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NPR News: Lab-grown organoids are living longer — offering new insight into the human brain

Lab-grown organoids are living longer — offering new insight into the human brain
A study in the journal Nature sets a new record for the lifespan of lab-grown cells called organoids. These clusters of human cells in petri dishes are used as models of the human brain.

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NPR News: This week in science: A new black hole star, exercises for dementia, and winter shrews

This week in science: A new black hole star, exercises for dementia, and winter shrews
NPR's science podcast Short Wave talks about a new type of black hole star, the types of exercise linked to lowered dementia risk, and the wintry adaptations of the long-clawed shrew.

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NPR News: A new Colorado River plan means big water cuts for some states

A new Colorado River plan means big water cuts for some states
The federal government finally has a new plan for the shrinking Colorado River. It spells out which states will have to use less water over the next two years.

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NPR News: Federal government thins the herds of wild horses in Colorado

Federal government thins the herds of wild horses in Colorado
U.S. officials say the ever-growing population of wild horses that roam federal lands in Colorado is depleting natural resources. But some activists say efforts to remove the horses are inhumane.

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NPR News: Trump administration moves to open untouched national forests to logging

Trump administration moves to open untouched national forests to logging
The end of "roadless rule" protections would open millions of acres of pristine forests to commercial use. Supporters say it will lead to better managed forests.

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NPR News: Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records

Former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens pleads guilty to concealing COVID-related records
Dr. David Morens, a former aide to Dr. Anthony Fauci, has pleaded guilty to violating federal law by trying to conceal emails about the origins of the COVID-1 pandemic.

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NPR News: This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy

This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy
Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy.

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NPR News: How extreme weather could help predict disease outbreaks

How extreme weather could help predict disease outbreaks
A historic drought may have helped yellow fever spread in Brazil. A new study shows how understanding the connection could help prepare for future outbreaks.

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NPR News: Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species

Billions of sea stars have died. A Northwest tribe is trying to save the species
Sunflower sea stars are critically endangered in the Pacific Ocean. University of Washington researchers are working with the Samish Indian Nation to bring this 24-armed creature back from the brink of extinction.

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NPR News: Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again

Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.

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NPR News: Space news: The Perseid meteor shower, the Sun's surface, and a SpaceX moon crash

Space news: The Perseid meteor shower, the Sun's surface, and a SpaceX moon crash
NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us space news

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NPR News: Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse

Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse
Millions of people in Europe stepped outside Wednesday to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.

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NPR News: Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse

Photos: See the best photos from the solar eclipse
Millions of people in Europe stepped outside this evening to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland and Spain,

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NPR News: Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns

Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.

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NPR News: Researchers have successfully used AI to create brand new viruses

Researchers have successfully used AI to create brand new viruses
For the first time, researchers have used artificial intelligence to generate novel viruses in a laboratory setting, according to a paper in the journal Science.

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NPR News: Who really needs testosterone?

Who really needs testosterone?
The military plans to start screening service members for low testosterone, and social media is overflowing with claims about testosterone therapy. But who actually needs it?

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NPR News: Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know

Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know
It will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday.

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NPR News: Science reporter on how evidence based reporting can be a parent's best friend

Science reporter on how evidence based reporting can be a parent's best friend
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to reporter Maria Godoy about how parents can wade through the noise and opinions to find information to help keep their kids healthy.

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NPR News: Monty Roberts, who trained horses through trust, dies at 91

Monty Roberts, who trained horses through trust, dies at 91
The internationally acclaimed horseman defied the conventional method of breaking horses and developed his own gentler approach — based on horses' non-verbal language. Roberts spoke with Fresh Air in 1997.

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NPR News: Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'

Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'
Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.

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NPR News: This week's Short Wave news roundup

This week's Short Wave news roundup
NPR's science podcast rounds up new studies about a wandering black hole, humans' ability to detect AI-generated text, and the impact of cougars on vehicle-deer collisions.

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NPR News: Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment

Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.

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NPR News: Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants

Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.

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NPR News: Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?

Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.

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NPR News: Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are losing protections

Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are losing protections
Some of the most pristine ecosystems in the U.S. are in the Pacific Ocean. They're federally protected, but now, the Trump administration is rolling back some of those protections.

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NPR News: Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people.

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NPR News: Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations

Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.

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NPR News: What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?

What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?
An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.

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NPR News: Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon

Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon
A defunct part of a Falcon 9 rocket could slam into the moon at more than 5,000 miles per hour, according to scientists.

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NPR News: A new federal plan to manage the Colorado river faces a possible future of water cuts

A new federal plan to manage the Colorado river faces a possible future of water cuts
Under a new federal plan out today to manage the Colorado river, Arizona, California and Nevada face potentially steep water cuts over the next decade. The plan by the Interior Department will impact communities and farms across those states. For now, the proposal spares Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming from mandatory water cuts. Legal battles are expected.

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NPR News: Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky

Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the initial decision: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.

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