Fear and hope in Utah in the shadow of America's largest wildfire
People in Monticello, Utah have been tense and preparing to evacuate since shortly after the Babylon fire started June 26th
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
NPR News: Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.
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In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
NPR News: Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the United States. Environmental groups are suing.
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By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the United States. Environmental groups are suing.
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Monday, July 13, 2026
NPR News: The White House aims to give political appointees more power over research funding
The White House aims to give political appointees more power over research funding
Under Trump, the Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule change that would shift authority for grant making to political appointees. Experts say it could negatively affect U.S. science.
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Under Trump, the Office of Management and Budget has proposed a rule change that would shift authority for grant making to political appointees. Experts say it could negatively affect U.S. science.
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NPR News: Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease
Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease
These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a dime.
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These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a dime.
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NPR News: EV battery recycling has an economics problem. Colorado has a solution
EV battery recycling has an economics problem. Colorado has a solution
For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.
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For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.
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Sunday, July 12, 2026
NPR News: Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
Want to own a real T. rex? It could cost you $30 million
The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the highest bidder.
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The Tyrannosaurus rex fossil known as "Gus" will go up for auction on Tuesday. It's not the first time dinosaur bones have been sold to the highest bidder.
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