This star ate its own planet. Earth may share the same fate
For the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet, providing a glimpse into how the sun may eventually eat up Earth.
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They're trying to cure nodding syndrome. First they need to zero in on the cause
Nodding syndrome is a rare neurological condition that can result in head nodding and violent seizures. Some researchers think they know the cause, but questions remain.
This company adopted AI. Here's what happened to its human workers
A group of economists conducted one of the first empirical studies of "generative AI" at a real-world company. They found it had big effects.
A decoder that uses brain scans to know what you mean — mostly
Scientists have decoded streams of words in the brain using artificial intelligence and the data from MRI scans.
NASA is keeping Voyager 2 going until at least 2026 by tapping into backup power
Engineers have bought the spacecraft's interstellar mission more time by using backup power from a safety mechanism. It means NASA no longer has to shut down one of its five scientific instruments.
Lonely pet parrots find friendship through video chats, a new study finds
Parrots are known to be chatty, social animals. But when they're kept as pets, they can get lonely. A group of scientists found that video chatting with other parrots helps them feel less so.
Two doctors struck by tragedy in Sudan: One dead, one fleeing for his life
The violence in Sudan has claimed the life of a beloved Sudanese American doctor. One of his colleague's talks about Dr. Sulieman's legacy — and the devastating toll of the fighting in Khartoum.
Precision agriculture technology helps farmers - but they need help
Some farmers hope this year's federal Farm Bill brings more attention to the benefits of - and barriers to - precision agriculture technology.
Weekly dose of wonder: The glorious sounds of chickens
For our weekly dose of wonder, NPR learns about glorious sounds chicken make at a very important moment in their lives — when they're laying an egg.
Welcome to the mammalverse: Scientists sequence DNA from 240 species around the world
Researchers have examined the genomes of 240 mammal species. The project reveals when mammals evolved, how some developed the ability to hibernate, and clues that may help explain humans' brains.