Making Pizza In Space
Astronauts at the International Space Station sent down video of pizza night. Without gravity, they made pizza tossing look like a slow game of Frisbee.
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Trump Orders Largest National Monument Reduction In U.S. History
In a speech in Utah on Monday, President Trump announced that his administration will shrink the Bears Ears National Monument by roughly 85 percent and the Grand Staircase by about half its size.
Across The World, If You Eat For Your Health, You'll Help The Planet
Dozens of countries have government-recommended diets. That advice differs from country to country, but according to a new study, following it generally would help the environment.
This Year's Hurricane Season Was Intense. Is It A Taste Of The Future?
Scientists say they see the fingerprint of climate change in these storms, but it's too soon to say whether this is a new normal.
Peregrine Falcons Attack Like Missiles To Grab Prey Midair, Scientists Find
The same guidance principle that governs how missiles intercept moving targets also describes how the falcons, which are known to dive at 200 mph or more, plummet to catch their prey.
The Ground Beneath Our Feet
"Without proper care for it we can have no life."
New Drugs Could Prevent Migraine Headaches For Some People
The first drugs designed specifically to prevent migraines have been found safe and effective in studies, but aren't yet FDA approved. Both drugs work by tweaking a brain system involved in pain.
Can Celebrity Scientists Change The Way People Think About Science And Religion?
Do people like Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins impact public opinion on how science and religion relate? Tania Lombrozo considers a study on the influence of big-name scientists on the debate.
Fishermen Fear Damage From Wind Farms Along The Eastern Seaboard
Will thousands of giant turbines and underwater cables in the Atlantic disrupt the commercial fishing industry? The answer is not yet clear, and studies on the farms' possible impact are underway.
The Call-In: DNA Testing
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks listener Maria Colon what about DNA testing kits interests her and then turns to The Gene author Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee for more information.