While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has ...

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence on cuisines in conflict zones.

France over the weekend banned smoking in public parks, on beaches and at bus stops in an effort to protect children.

Under the Great Plains, there's an aquifer powering the region's agriculture system. But it's running out of water, prompting farmers in middle America to consider more environmentally friendly crops.

What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research.

Cleveland will join in 2028, Detroit begins play in 2029 and Philadelphia will be added to the roster in 2030. This will ...

One way to help get your finances in order, or to begin saving money, is to have a no-buy period: a time when you stop ...

Google software engineer Sasha Blair-Goldensohn has been helping people with disabilities navigate their cities and ...

The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, which runs the tournament, announced they were doing away with line judges ...

Work requirements for Medicaid are proposed as a way to cut costs in the big budget bill. Studies find they achieve cost savings by kicking off legitimate beneficiaries because of a paperwork burden.

After a meal some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by a crashing low. The dips can cause fatigue, moodiness and lead to overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can ...

Authorities in Idaho are trying to learn more about the man they say started a fire, then ambushed and shot three responding firefighters, killing two. The suspect is dead and his motive is unknown.