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Is The Milky Way On A Collision Course?
Jul 02, 2025The Andromeda galaxy lies just beyond (...OK, about 2.5 million light-years beyond) our galaxy, the Milky Way. For the past hundred years or so, scientists thought these galaxies existed in a long-ter...
Aha! The Power Of A Short Rest
Jun 27, 2025Since 2004, scientific research has shown that a full night of sleep may lend itself to a burst of insight in the morning. But what about the earlier stages of sleep? And what about just a nap? A rese...
When Eavesdropping Pays Off
Jun 25, 2025Why did the ornithologist strap a taxidermy badger to a remote controlled car and drive it around the prairie? To interrogate the secret world of animal eavesdropping in the grasslands, of course! Tod...
Does It Feel Like Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse?
Jun 24, 2025Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on the planet, and some of them may be on the rise. At least in listener Abigail Krich-Starr's area, that's due to warmer, wetter weather — which, yes, is linked to...
The Power Grid Problem
Jun 23, 2025The U.S.'s power grid — a nearly 100-year-old network of electrical circuits — is facing increased demand and weather-related stress. What will it take to modernize? We interrogate that question toda...
What Makes South Korea's 'Super Divers' Special?
Jun 20, 2025For generations, the all-female Haenyeo divers have routinely dove into frigid waters off the coast of South Korea, holding their breath for minutes at a time, as they collect seafood to eat and sell....
Why Emotions Run High For Sports Fans
Jun 18, 2025We are in the thick of multiple sports seasons: the NBA finals are happening, and baseball and soccer are in full swing. For devoted fans, emotions can run pretty high during a game. Cognitive anthrop...
Trump Wants A Missile Defense System Like Israel's
Jun 17, 2025Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfie...
Why Weed's Signature Scent Has Changed Over Time
Jun 16, 2025The skunky smell of cannabis may be going out of style. NPR's science correspondent Pien Huang visited the grow facility for District Cannabis, which sells weed in Washington D.C. and Maryland. On her...
Your Breathing Pattern Is Like A Fingerprint
Jun 13, 2025Take a big inhale through your nose. Now, exhale. Breathing may seem simple, but it's controlled by a complex brain network. Each inhale gives the human brain information about the external world. And...