Wednesday, January 21, 2026

NPR News: Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.

Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.
The Interior Department said pausing construction of offshore wind farms would allow the government agencies to work with project developers to mitigate potential risks. But wind companies say the administration isn't sharing information about newly-discovered threats.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

NPR News: The aurora borealis was visible in much of the U.S. last night due to a solar storm

The aurora borealis was visible in much of the U.S. last night due to a solar storm
We talk with a NOAA scientist about the Northern Lights, and why their visibility seems to be increasing.

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

NPR News: It's breeding season for the world's heaviest parrot

It's breeding season for the world's heaviest parrot
New Zealand's endangered kakapo has a unique breeding cycle. Now, for the first time in four years, the parrots are in the mood.

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

NPR News: After a medical evacuation from space, NASA's Crew-11 returns to Earth a month early

After a medical evacuation from space, NASA's Crew-11 returns to Earth a month early
Four people from NASA's Crew-11 mission splashed down off San Diego successfully completing five months aboard the International Space Station. The trip was cut short due to a medical issue.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

NPR News: Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate

Scientists call another near-record hot year a 'warning shot' from a shifting climate
Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.

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NPR News: The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says

The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says
A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.

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NPR News: The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear

The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.

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