At 56, Peggy Whitson Becomes Oldest Female Astronaut
On the mission, she's projected to once again become the U.S. astronaut with the most time spent in orbit.
Science
Florida Keys Approves Trial Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Fight Zika
In the Florida Keys, no cases of locally transmitted Zika have been reported, but officials have decided to go ahead with trials of a genetically modified mosquito to combat the spread of the disease.
Climate Scientist Ponders Trump Presidency's Effect On Climate Change Progress
Donald Trump wrote in a tweet that global warming is "nonexistent." NPR's Rachel Martin talks to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about what Trump's presidency will mean for climate policy.
A Trump Reversal On Obama's Arctic Oil Drilling Ban Won't Be Easy
The Obama Administration has removed the Arctic Ocean from any new off shore oil and gas leasing for the next 5 years. Environmentalists wanted the move due to concerns over climate change.
Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better And Worse
Bombarding young mice with video and audio stimulation changes the way the brain develops. But some scientists think those sorts of brain changes could protect kids from stressing out in a busy world.
No New Federal Oil And Gas Leases In The Arctic Ocean For The Next Five Years
The Obama administration has removed Arctic locations from planned oil and gas leases for the next 5 years. Ten of the 11 approved lease areas are in the Gulf of Mexico.
As Marrakech Climate Talks End, Worries Remain About U.S. Pullout
Negotiators had hoped the meeting would be the first step in implementing last year's Paris agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But the U.S. election has cast their plans into doubt.
New Satellite Provides Weather Forecasts For The Final Frontier
The GOES-R satellite is scheduled to enter orbit Saturday. It'll sit 22,000 miles above the Americas, monitoring weather on the planet — and in space.
Chemists Re-Create Deadly Frog Poison In The Lab
The toxin comes from tiny frogs in Colombia — the ones that pack a punch on the tip of poison darts. In the past, research on toxins like this has led to some pretty amazing drug discoveries.
What Defines The Perfect Meal?
Professor Charles Spence studies what makes for a great eating experience. He says it's far more dependent on 'the everything else' that surrounds the meal, rather than the food itself.