America's views on inauguration
With all eyes on Washington for President Trump's inauguration, celebrations and commiseration rang out across the country in different ways.
The fate of the most powerful X-ray telescope is in doubt
NASA's budget proposal would basically axe the most powerful X-ray telescope in the world, and astronomers are scrambling to save it.
Dark energy — which causes the expansion of the universe — may be changing
One of the big mysteries of the universe is how it's expanding. The phenomenon causing that expansion is known as dark energy — and recently, scientists have started to wonder if its changing.
A scientist in Belize hopes bats can galvanize locals to protect their forests
A Belizean bat scientist is looking to these fuzzy, flying mammals to act as emissaries to galvanize the people of Belize to protect their forests.
Body cam footage released of deputy fatally shooting Illinois woman
There have been protests and murder charges lodged against fired deputy sheriff who fatally shot an Illinois woman who had called 911 for help. A video tape of the shooting was released Monday.
France’s snap elections made the far-left and the far-right stronger than ever
When French President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections in June, he shocked even some of the closest members of his cabinet. Extremes dominate parliament.
A Phoenix group is offering IV rehydration for unhoused people who get too dehydrated
People too dehydrated to take fluids orally need IVs. But unhoused people often avoid emergency rooms. A Phoenix non-profit is now offering IV rehydration on the streets.
The head of the Secret Service hears from angry lawmakers on Capitol Hill
The director of the Secret Service testified before Congress. Kimberly Cheatle faced House lawmakers demanding answers about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump nine days ago.
Democratic and Independent voters weigh in on Biden stepping aside
Member station reporters asked Democratic and Independent voters how they felt about Biden's decision to end his campaign and Kamala Harris being the likely candidate to lead the Democratic ticket.
The Paris Olympics have almost arrived. Here's what to watch for
The Paris Olympics kick off this week. NPR's Becky Sullivan and Brian Mann preview the U.S. athletes and sports to watch, and share why this year's opening ceremony will be different than ever before.
Scientists are trying to plant a billion oysters in New York City waters
Restoring the once plentiful oysters of New York City isn't an easy job. Scientists have been at it for more than a decade, but they’re still far from the goal of planting a billion of them.