Humpback whales make custom fishing nets — out of bubbles
To target the tiny prey they depend on, humpbacks have developed a way of trapping them with nets made out of bubbles. A new study shows exactly how they do it.
Environment
Chronic illness shattered this teen's life. Her service dog helped get it back
The middle school winner of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge tells how her golden retriever, Lopez, changed her life.
Could you live without shopping for a year? Try the 'no-buy challenge'
The goal is to save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful and unsustainable shopping habits. This guide can help you start a challenge of your own.
Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days
High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns.
New High Country park is latest link in trail system from Mount Jefferson to Boone
The effort to preserve Paddy Mountain was a community-wide response that included individuals as well as the town of West Jefferson and Ashe County.
How extreme weather can have long-lasting consequences for community health
Extreme weather events like tornadoes can happen in minutes, but the effect of these disasters have on the community can be long-lasting.
Heirloom fruit varieties could help in protecting against climate change
Orchards established by Mormon pioneers are still producing fruit in Utah. Experts say heirloom fruit varieties can be insurance against climate change, even as hotter summers threaten those trees.
Beloved 'Russian spy whale' Hvaldimir is found dead under mysterious circumstances
A beloved beluga whale with a mysterious past was found dead in the waters of Norway over the weekend. Admirers are paying tribute as authorities investigate.
Corn sweat is real, and it's made extreme heat in the Midwest even more uncomfortable
Corn sweat is real. Corn draws in water, then releases it into the air through evaporation. And all that moisture produced by more than 90 million acres of corn nationwide can make it more humid.
A growing number of backcountry spots now require a permit for camping
Recreation.gov is kind of like Ticketmaster for campsites — a government website that controls access to the most popular recreational sites on federal public land. Many critics say it’s not fair.