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Butterflies may hold clues to longer lives
Why do some butterflies live for months while others survive only weeks? Tufts University researcher Jessica Foley explains what Heliconius butterfli…
6 days, 21 hours ago
Israel's growing fight over Palestinian symbols
For some it's a symbol of identity. For others, a challenge to the state. NPR's Itay Stern reports on the debate over the Palestinian flag in Israel.
6 days, 21 hours ago
Flu outbreak tests new Pentagon vaccine policy
A flu outbreak at a Texas Air Force Base is fueling debate over the Pentagon's decision to end the military's flu vaccine mandate. Former military he…
6 days, 21 hours ago
For Pakistan's Ismaili muslims, a visit from their spiritual leader brings a homecoming
For many Ismaili Muslims, seeing the Aga Khan is a once-in-a-lifetime event. NPR's Betsy Joles reports from his visit to remote northern Pakistan.
6 days, 21 hours ago
The cruelty behind 'Minnesota nice'
George Floyd's murder put Minneapolis in the spotlight. Justin Ellis' new book, 'The Cruelty of Nice Folks: Why Minneapolis is the Story of America,'…
6 days, 21 hours ago
Achilles' heel: a centuries-old misunderstanding?
A scholar studying ancient texts says Achilles' famous weak spot may not have been his heel. The answer lies in translation and anatomy.
6 days, 22 hours ago
The podcast 'When the World Comes to Texas' examines soccer's big moment in a football state
The hosts of the podcast 'When the World Comes to Texas,' Miranda Suarez and Ron Corning, talk about what they learned about Texas while reporting on…
6 days, 22 hours ago
Iran claims Hormuz closure, U.S. says ships still passing
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again. The U.S. military says traffic is still flowing. NPR's Jane Arraf reports from Beirut.
6 days, 22 hours ago
U.S. defeats Australia in a key World Cup game
The United States defeated Australia in an important group match at the World Cup. The 2-0 victory means the U.S. will advance to the tournament's kn…
1 week ago
Space news: Tiny moon explorers, a debate about the expanding universe, and more.
In this space news roundup, Berly McCoy and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about tiny autonomous "transformers" that can explore the moon, a …
1 week ago