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5 years ago

In a decade of drug overdoses, more than 320,000 American children lost a parent

10 hours ago

Venus and Earth used to look like 'twin' planets. What happened?

15 hours ago

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules.

20 days ago

A look at the sea slug utility belt, from solar power to stealing stings

16 hours ago

Investigating the relationship between our technology and our bodies — and how we can fix it.

1 month ago

Plants can communicate and respond to touch. Does that mean they're intelligent?

2 days ago

Launch for Boeing Starliner's first crewed ride into space has been scrubbed

1 day ago

NASA's chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first. Here's why

2 days ago

Largest-ever marine reptile found with help from an 11-year-old girl

2 days ago

'Stealing the past': A spat between twins leads to a theory of disputed memories

2 days ago

When PTO stands for 'pretend time off': Doctors struggle to take real breaks

4 days ago

'Dance Your Ph.D.' winner on science, art, and embracing his identity

4 days ago

Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still face obstacles

5 days ago

Orangutan in the wild applied medicinal plant to heal its own injury, biologists say

5 days ago

When we gather with our families for the Thanksgiving feast, we may find ourselves face to face with the sister or brother who was the childhood idol, bully, mooch, or closest friend. That sibling relationship is always dynamic, but perhaps not well enough understood. So this year, NPR journalists add to your Thanksgiving table a generous helping of sibling stories.

5 days ago

Hobbyist photographer snaps photo of extremely rare bird in 1st U.S. sighting

5 days ago

Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn

5 days ago

Deer are expanding north. That could hurt some species like boreal caribou

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed

7 days ago

Why is a 6-week abortion ban nearly a total ban? It's about how we date a pregnancy

7 days ago

For birds, siblinghood can be a matter of life or death

7 days ago

The mysterious 'Great Attractor' pulling the Milky Way galaxy off course

7 days ago

Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend

8 days ago

How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one

8 days ago