Coming out later in life was hard. But I’m the happiest I’ve ever been from NPR Julie Depenbrock
Everyone’s coming out journey is different. This is mine. Read More
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Pluto isn’t a planet — but it gives us clues for how the solar system formed from NPR Regina G. Barber
Short Wave logo. The image combines blue, red and infrared images taken by the Ralph/Multispectral Visual Imaging Camera.’/> Though Pluto has formally been considered a dwarf planet for almost two decades, it still has many lessons left for planetary scientists — including hints about how the solar system formed. (Image credit: NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI) Read More
In writing the country’s most sweeping AI law, Colorado focused on fairness, preventing bias from NPR Bente Birkeland
Other states are watching as the law is refined before taking effect in 2026 but it’s getting praise for at least being a first step in regulating AI (Image credit: d3sign/Getty Images) Read More
It’s too hot. Our sundress season of discontent isn’t helping from NPR Neda Ulaby
A woman on TikTok asked: What is a sundress? Ten million views later, the debate is still raging. (Image credit: Evening Standard) Read More
We designed a ‘Morning Edition’ fragrance – and learned why perfume sales are up from NPR Nina Kravinsky
We visited Olfactory NYC to design a scent and to learn why perfume sales are up since 2018. (Image credit: Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR) Read More
Florida reefs are in trouble. Could the answer lie in coral from the Caribbean? from NPR Jenny Staletovich
‘/> Scientists working to save Florida’s ailing reef hope Caribbean coral thriving in hotter water could bring some relief. Read More
Climate change makes India’s monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper? from ABC
Most of India’s 120 million farmers depend on rain from monsoons for a good harvestRead More
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI settles privacy suit from ABC
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging its massive photographic collection of faces violated the subjects’ privacy rightsRead More
Steeplechaser Mason Ferlic shoots for the stars on the track and in his field as aerospace engineer from ABC
Steeplechase runner Mason Ferlic is taking aim at the stars both on the track and in his fieldRead More
Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier from ABC
Car dealerships across North America have faced a major disruption this weekRead More