This often-overlooked sea creature may be quietly protecting the planet's coral reefs
The pickle-shaped bottom feeders may reduce the amount of microbes on the seafloor that could potentially sicken coral, scientists suggest
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Why a new report on child mortality is historic, encouraging — and grim
Child mortality has hit a historic low around the world — fewer then 5 million deaths a year. But experts believe that millions more could be saved by relatively cheap, simple interventions.
Oil and gas companies emit more climate-warming methane than EPA reports
Oil and gas drillers are releasing more climate-warming methane than the government estimates, a new study shows.
North Carolina A&T State University hosts the Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Program HBCU Tour
About 150 nursing students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently took part in the first-of-its-kind Black Nurse Scientists Mentoring Progra
Why NASA wants human guinea pigs to test out Martian living
Mars is seen as the next frontier in space exploration. But given the hostile environment on the red planet, is there a good reason why?
Will you be celebrating the solar eclipse? NPR wants to hear from you
Is this your first total solar eclipse, or did you have your glasses out in 2017, too? However you're celebrating, we want to hear from you.
Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
How did the world run so low on cholera vaccine? As outbreaks grow, stockpile runs dry
With cholera on the rise around the world, the global vaccine stockpile is running dry. New doses go right to active outbreaks, with none left for prevention campaigns. Can vaccine makers catch up?
For April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across town
Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.
Domestic violence may leave telltale damage in the brain. Scientists want to find it
Traumatic brain injuries from intimate partner violence are common, and potentially more severe than those seen in sports.