How the U.S. became highly reliant on Elon Musk for access to space Besides its flights to the International Space Station and Starship program, SpaceX is deeply embedded in the Department of Defense. The feud between Elon Musk and President Trump could end all that. Geoff Brumfiel
When is forgetting normal — and when is it worrisome? A neuroscientist weighs in Do you have trouble remembering names or where you put your keys? Neurologist Charan Ranganath, author of Why We Remember, talks about the science of memory. Originally broadcast Feb. 24, 2024. Terry Gross
A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture Hundreds of acres in Michigan are covered in parallel rows of earth that are the remains of an ancient Native American agricultural system. The surprise find has archaeologists amazed. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Smoke knows no boundaries: What Canada's fires mean for the U.S. in the future More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it. Scott Neuman
FEMA was starting to fix long-standing problems. Then came the Trump administration The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a long history of failing to help those who need assistance the most after disasters. Biden-era changes meant to fix some of those problems now face an uncertain future. Rebecca Hersher
This colorful mystery of Ancient Egypt was just solved in Washington state Scientists at Washington State University not only discovered how to recreate the color known as "Egyptian Blue," they also found this ancient pigment has potential modern uses that its inventors may not have realized. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Greetings from Mexico City, where these dogs ride a bus to and from school Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world. Eyder Peralta
To get from experience to emotion, the brain hits 'sustain' A study of mice and people looks at how the brain takes an experience, like being cut off in traffic, and responds with an emotion, like road rage. Jon Hamilton
Yale School of Medicine's James Kimmel Jr. discusses 'The Science of Revenge' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with James Kimmel Jr., lecturer in psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, about his new book "The Science of Revenge." Michel Martin
These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet What if the solutions to some of Earth's biggest problems could be found in some of its smallest creatures? That bet has led a team of researchers to places both remote and — lately — rather familiar. Ari Daniel
