African giant pouched rats use their acute sense of smell to sniff out landmines and detect TB in sputum samples. Now, they are set to become search-and-rescue specialists too. (Image credit: Tommy Trenchard) Read More
It is hard to escape the impression that the more Congress holds people in contempt, the more people have contempt for Congress. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla) Read More
Home and auto insurance premiums have been rising at double-digit rates. That’s prompting even the most loyal insurance customers to shop around for better deals. (Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon) Read More
Brexit was supposed to give Britain a handle on immigration, according to its boosters. But as the government still struggles with migration across the English Channel, (Image credit: Chris J. Ratcliffe) Read More
Neuroscientists say the pleasure response helps us survive as a species. So why do we feel embarrassed by some of the things we love the most? (Image credit: proxyminder/Getty Images) Read More
Advances in medicine mean more people are living longer with HIV. But aging with HIV comes with increased health risks, and this growing population needs specialized care that’s hard to find. (Image credit: Sam Whitehead) Read More
The Rafah zoo owner drove caged animals with him as he fled the city. He left three lions behind. (Image credit: Anas Baba for NPR) Read More
NPR’s Brian Mann explored one of the easy trails in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina (Image credit: Brian Mann) Read More
The media site founded by adherents of Falun Gong morphed into a pro-Trump outlet that spouted conspiracy theories. Now the CEO is out after money laundering charges were filed against the CFO. (Image credit: Mark Lennihan) Read More
Morning Edition caught up with NPR’s John Ruwitch, who has covered China for decades. Here’s our conversation. fa (Image credit: Stefen Chow for NPR) Read More