For years, researchers have been trying to shut down a mosquito's ability to transmit certain diseases. Brazil is making a massive investment in the effort, aimed at throttling dengue levels.

This summer, you might notice more people using a gadget to fight the heat: a horseshoe-shaped fan that sits on your neck and blows air. But can a neck cooling fan really help you?

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Chaplain Doug Carver about the role of the military chaplain -- 250 years after George Washington advocated for chaplains during wartime.

Authorities say the gunman who killed a police officer and three others in a NYC high-rise had "documented" mental illness issues, which leaves many people asking how he could get a gun despite laws ...

A legal fight in New Jersey has broken out over the Trump administration's choice for top federal prosecutor in the state, paralyzing criminal proceedings statewide.

A new, smart basketball collects data on things like the arc of a jump shot and makes and misses. But can it make you a better shooter? NPR's Juana Summers talks to Ben Dowsett, who wrote about it for ...

After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. Work will begin this ...

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor used to be the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. President Trump, a UFC ...

On the heels of her new, independent album, Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only, the artist speaks candidly about the ...

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Ukraine says tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia. Ukraine ...

Utilities in Arizona are taking control of some customers’ thermostats at times when the power grid is under strain to shave off demand and prevent blackouts. This article was originally published on ...

A hotter climate makes flooding more frequent and severe, and government flood maps aren’t keeping up with the change.