At this time of year, poinsettias are everywhere. So how did this leafy colorful plant become synonymous with Christmas? NPR's Ari Shapiro and Michel Martin investigate.
A giant whale eye spent decades on a strange journey before it finally arrived at an animal eyeball lab and gave the folks there the "best Christmas ever."
President Trump and a trio of cabinet members have made headway in their campaign for American fossil fuel "energy dominance." This might slow renewable energy, but it won't bring back coal.
Just over 14,000 square miles of central Idaho have been designated a "Dark Sky Reserve" for committing to preserving a pristine night sky by limiting light pollution.
Stephen Lipp has gone through Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and Hurricane Harvey in Texas. By now, he's learned a few things about dealing with disaster.
The industry declared victory when the Trump administration reversed President Obama's signature climate plan. Now, fearing a legal challenge, they're in the odd position of pushing for a replacement.
After nearly 40 years of heated debate, Congress voted on Wednesday to open the Alaska refuge to oil drilling. Now, it's a wait to see who will actually drill and when.
Alaska Native tribes who claim fishing as a human right have opposed potential gold and copper exploration in Alaska's Bristol Bay area, and are bracing for Pebble Mine to apply for permits.