How old is the coffee bean? Researchers investigate
Your coffee beans may have roots that stretch back 600,000 years — according to a new study.
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Why a campaign has started to bring back some plants that have been forgotten
The world depends on just a few crops for most of its food. Because that dependence could be risky, a new international effort supports research and development of overlooked plants as food sources.
New federal safety rules on silica dust aim to protect miners' lungs
Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.
Researchers have been trying to breed fungus-resistant chestnut trees for 100 years
We visit an orchard where researchers are breeding Chestnut trees they hope will one day fight off a fungus that's been killing the iconic American tree for more than a century.
Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance
A nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is expected to happen at some point through September, and will make it as bright as the North Star for several days.
Gay people often have older brothers. Why? And does it matter?
Studies worldwide show that queer people tend to have more older brothers than other kinds of siblings. Justin Torres, a queer novelist and the youngest of three brothers, asks: Should it matter?
We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned.
We, The Voters — The Left. The Right. The Disillusioned is a special series from NPR exploring the issues most important to you when choosing your next leader.
Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief
More than 25 million adults in the U.S. have tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears. An FDA approved device that stimulates the tongue, helped 84% of people who tried it.
2 cicada broods will emerge around the same time in the U.S.
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with entomologist Michael Raupp about the two cicada broods that will emerge in parts of the U.S. in a few weeks.
How to give kids autonomy? 'Anxious Generation' author says a license to roam helps
Kids have too much screen time and not enough autonomy, says author Jonathan Haidt. His book The Anxious Generation argues this has caused an epidemic of mental illness and suggests ways to fix it.