Scientists are raising the alarm about Trump's deep sea mining executive order
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmentalists worry it could harm an ecosystem we don't know much about.
Aerogel is meant to make EV batteries safer — but what is this special substance?
The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. a lab that creates the substance shares the pros and cons of this technology in creating safer EVs.
'Nothing prepares you': UN's new humanitarian chief reflects on his visit to Sudan
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Tom Fletcher, the UN's top humanitarian and emergency relief official, about his first-hand look at what's been called "the world's worst humanitarian crisis" in Sudan.
The public gets a peek inside the reconstructed Notre Dame Cathedral
On Friday, people in France had a glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral for the first time since the fire nearly six years ago.
The science behind the selfless act of donating a kidney to a stranger
About 300 Americans a year give a kidney to a complete stranger. Research says these people have a larger amygdala -- perhaps making them feel others' pain more than the average person.
From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album
NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.
The economy looms large for Irish voters ahead of tomorrow's election
Irish voters weigh in ahead of Friday's election. While the economy is booming, voters say they're not feeling the benefits - with the cost of living and housing crisis at the top of their minds.
Trump promised to boost oil and gas. But what do other Republicans think?
President-elect Trump has promised to "unleash" U.S. oil and gas production. Many Republicans embrace an "all of the above" energy philosophy that nods to both fossil fuels and renewable energy.
This week in science: water on Mars, the history of hazelnuts and a mysterious fish
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Kwong and Jessica Yung of Short Wave about ancient evidence of hot water on Mars, indigenous people's cultivation of hazelnuts, and an inauspicious fish sighting.
An impromptu press conference in the Philippines ended with a death threat
In the Philippines, the Vice President gave a kill order in the event of her death. Her target: President Ferdinand Marcos. Sara Duterte is now under investigation after announcing this.
Ukrainians try to restore a damaged power plant before harsh weather hits
Russian strikes continue to destroy Ukraine's power grid, prompting nation-wide power cuts while temperatures drop. Workers at a damaged plant try to restore its operation before the winter freeze.
On "Small Changes," singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka lets down his guard
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, about his latest album, Small Changes, and his musical influences.