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.

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.

A Trump administration investigation has found that Harvard University violated federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students on campus.

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.

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.

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.

NPR'S Andrew Limbong and Anamaria Sayer review the latest album from Karol G, Tropicoqueta.

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 ...

A 1983 routine cleaning at Boerne High School in Texas yielded a rare and precious find: a thick, ornate Bible wrapped in cloth and written in low German. Now it will soon be seen online.

NATO countries are boosting defense spending. They announced the move at a summit last week to counter the threat Russia poses to the alliance.