Minnesota Residents Call Police On Rowdy Drunk Birds
Gilbert Police Chief Ty Techar says an early frost means the birds have been "getting a little more 'tipsy' than normal" on fermented berries.
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MacArthur Fellow And Planetary Scientist Sarah Stewart Discusses How The Moon Was Formed
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with planetary scientist Sarah Stewart about her research into how the moon was formed, using a big cannon in her University of California Davis lab.
Too Little, Too Much: How Poverty and Wealth Affect Our Minds
We all know the downsides of being poor. But what about the downsides of being rich? This week, we explore the psychology of scarcity...and excess.
Here Are The Winners Of The 2018 MacArthur 'Genius' Grants
From engineering to economics, from painting to planetary science, the range of this year's class is vast. But the MacArthur Foundation expects them all to do big things with their newfound $625,000.
Building Strength And Resilience After A Sexual Assault: What Works
Sexual assault is still a highly stigmatized form of trauma, and that can complicate recovery for years, psychologists find. PTSD, depression and anxiety aren't unusual, but treatment can help.
Lemurs Provide Clues About How Fruit Scents Evolved
Researchers tested what kind of information the animals are able to discern from scent about whether a fruit is ripe. There's evidence that some fruits evolved to better signal ripeness to lemurs.
Scientists Find What Could Be A History-Making Moon
Scientists have detected plenty of planets outside our solar system. Now, they say, they've found the first moon circling one of them.
People Around The Country Are Pushing For More Information About Drinking Water
Communities around the country are grappling with a new kind of chemical pollution in their drinking water. The science and regulation around it aren't settled, leaving some people frustrated and in limbo.
Probe Lands On Ryugu Asteroid In Latest Success For International Group
On Twitter, the craft echoed Alice in Wonderland, declaring: "And then I found myself in a place like no place on Earth. A land full of wonder, mystery and danger!"
Sexual Assault And Harassment May Have Lasting Health Repercussions For Women
In a small study of middle-aged women, a history of sexual assault and workplace harassment was linked to health problems like hypertension, sleeplessness and depression.