Worm Quiz: Don't Try To Squirm Your Way Out Of It
Do you know how long the longest earthworm is? Or how people might contract a parasitic worm?
Environment
German Chestnut Tree Accepts Letters, Answers Queries, Promotes Environmentalism
The tree in Duesseldorf has gotten more than 5,000 letters and cards. People send it greetings, pour out their hearts, and ask for advice. The project encourages protection of old trees.
In The Pacific Northwest, Oil Train Derailment Highlights Potential Dangers
The number of trains carrying oil along the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington could dramatically increase. There's a plan to ship more oil from the Bakken region of North Dakota to a proposed oil terminal in southwest Washington state. An oil train derailment earlier this year has shown the potential danger faced by the region.
The Colony-Killing Mistake Backyard Beekeepers Are Making
Bee experts warn that novices may be inadvertently putting their hives in danger by not keeping the mite population in check.
Flint Mayor: 'Everybody Played A Role In This Disaster'
As a federal state of emergency ends for Flint, Mich., Mayor Karen Weaver says residents don't trust that government officials have fully addressed the lead contamination of their water.
Where Lead Lurks And Why Even Small Amounts Matter
Federal environmental regulations for lead in drinking water still leave room for concentrations high enough to pose a health hazard, critics say.
Once Nearly Extinct California Island Foxes No Longer Endangered
Thanks to an aggressive recovery effort, a species of tiny foxes endemic to California recovers in what researchers say is record time.
How Bacteria Could Be The Key To Healthier Crops
As the world's population continues to grow, some North Carolina scientists are doing research on how to feed a larger number of people. The answer, they say, could be found in bacteria.
Trading Cards: The Who's Who Of #NPRWormWeek
There are hundreds of thousands of species of worms wriggling around the world. We made trading cards about six of them.
Severe Drought Hits Majority Of Massachussetts
Massachusetts farmers have been scrambling to get water to their crops this season, one of the driest summers in recent memory.