Researchers puzzle over rash of baby monkey kidnappings
Young, male capuchin monkeys have started kidnapping the babies of nearby howler monkeys. Why? Maybe boredom.
Health & Safety
Where does your weather forecast come from?
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
A pickled pepper maker knows exactly how hard it is to switch to natural food dyes
The MAHA movement loves the idea of getting rid of synthetic dyes in foods. But manufacturers face challenges that could drive prices higher.
Want to cut back on meat without going vegetarian? Then mostly meatless cooking might be right for you
Be prepared to be fooled. A new cookbook from America's Test Kitchen features mostly meatless recipes that taste, look and feel pretty meaty.
Protein for strength training? Vegan diet matches meat for muscle gains
If you're trying to build muscle, getting enough protein is a must. But does it matter if that protein comes from meat or plants? A new study overturns assumptions.
These Democratic governors are trying to curb health care for unauthorized immigrants
After expanding state Medicaid programs to cover people in the country without legal status, Democrats are considering changes that would reduce immigrant access.
A study finds stacking bricks differently could help this country fight air pollution
Bangladesh suffers from extreme air pollution, but a new study shows the brick industry can make small changes to have a big effect on the country's smog problem.
Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator
Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.
Democratic governors reverse course on health care for immigrants without legal status
With massive budget cuts looming and threats from the Trump administration, several states are considering whether to cut Medicaid benefits for migrants in the country without legal status.
The 'Purdubik's Cube' solves the beloved puzzle in record time
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Matthew Petrohay about his team's undergraduate project at Purdue University. They built a robot that set a new world record for shortest time to solve a Rubik's cube.