Thursday, May 21, 2026

NPR News: Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science

Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science
Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.

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NPR News: As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers

As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers
About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

NPR News: Elon Musk's SpaceX files paperwork for what's likely to be the biggest IPO in history

Elon Musk's SpaceX files paperwork for what's likely to be the biggest IPO in history
The company is on track to pull off the largest IPO in history — making CEO Elon Musk even wealthier.

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NPR News: Bees have coexisted with us for over a millennia. Their name remains a mystery

Bees have coexisted with us for over a millennia. Their name remains a mystery
Its name is short — like its size — but bees are one of Earth's most important and busy creatures.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

NPR News: Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick

Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick
In this illustrated guide, behavioral scientist BJ Fogg breaks down his Tiny Habits framework to help you rethink your approach to starting (or restarting) a habit.

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NPR News: To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg

To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg
Colossal Biosciences, a Texas company trying to bring extinct species back to life, reports creating artificial eggs that would be necessary to revive extinct birds such as the dodo.

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NPR News: Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm

Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm
Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.

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