The Colony-Killing Mistake Backyard Beekeepers Are Making
Bee experts warn that novices may be inadvertently putting their hives in danger by not keeping the mite population in check.
Environment
Flint Mayor: 'Everybody Played A Role In This Disaster'
As a federal state of emergency ends for Flint, Mich., Mayor Karen Weaver says residents don't trust that government officials have fully addressed the lead contamination of their water.
Where Lead Lurks And Why Even Small Amounts Matter
Federal environmental regulations for lead in drinking water still leave room for concentrations high enough to pose a health hazard, critics say.
Once Nearly Extinct California Island Foxes No Longer Endangered
Thanks to an aggressive recovery effort, a species of tiny foxes endemic to California recovers in what researchers say is record time.
How Bacteria Could Be The Key To Healthier Crops
As the world's population continues to grow, some North Carolina scientists are doing research on how to feed a larger number of people. The answer, they say, could be found in bacteria.
Trading Cards: The Who's Who Of #NPRWormWeek
There are hundreds of thousands of species of worms wriggling around the world. We made trading cards about six of them.
Severe Drought Hits Majority Of Massachussetts
Massachusetts farmers have been scrambling to get water to their crops this season, one of the driest summers in recent memory.
The App That Aims To Gamify Biology Has Amateurs Discovering New Species
Not everyone outside staring into their phones is searching for Pokémon — some people are looking for actual wildlife. The app iNaturalist is bringing together urban biologists and curious citizens.
If South Africa Lifts The Ban On Trading Rhino Horns, Will Rhinos Benefit?
South Africa may lift a ban on the domestic trade of rhino horn. Rhino farmers say the moratorium hasn't stopped poaching, while critics say ending the ban amounts to an OK of illegal smuggling.
Melting Ice In Greenland Could Expose Serious Pollutants From Buried Army Base
Camp Century was a research station and test site for deploying nuclear missiles before it was abandoned under the ice in the '60s. Scientists say pollutants left behind may spread as the ice melts.