Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor
Human eyes have only seen a tiny, tiny, tiny fraction of the areas of the world that are covered by deep water. Scientists want to change how they explore these regions.
Environment
Good news for the adorable axolotl — ones born in captivity could survive in the wild
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with scientist Alejandra Ramos, who just led a study about axolotls born in captivity who were released into the wild and survived.
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy
Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order Trump signed on his first day in office pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects.
Spring flowers are abundant in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
One national park boasts the most diverse collection of wildflowers in the country, and they're blooming right now.
Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find
The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers.
The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels
EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.
Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it's not against 100 men, expert says
This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger.
Boosting crawfish frog numbers by moving their eggs
Crawfish frog numbers are on decline due to habitat loss. But scientists in Indiana are working to return species to a historic site.
Meet the hungry caterpillar's punk cousin — the 'bone collector'
A newly discovered species of caterpillar eats other bugs and then wears their dead bodies.