NPR News: A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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NPR News: What time is it on the moon?

What time is it on the moon?
James Olthoff, a delegate to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, talks to NPR's Joel Rose about why it's important to accurately measure time on the moon.

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NPR News: Dozens of critically endangered orangutans rescued from Indonesian wildfires

Dozens of critically endangered orangutans rescued from Indonesian wildfires
Rescuers in Indonesia have saved dozens of orangutans from wildfires. The critically endangered species is fighting for their lives and habitats during this deadly wildfire season.

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NPR News: Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment

Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.

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NPR News: A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated

A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated
Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.

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NPR News: This week in science: sea monsters, long COVID patients' microbiome, elephant carcasses

This week in science: sea monsters, long COVID patients' microbiome, elephant carcasses
NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us stories about the hunting habits of ancient sea monsters, the microbiome of long COVID patients, and how elephant carcasses replenish the savannah.

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NPR News: A 24-hour livestream lets you watch adorable newborn cheetah cubs at the National Zoo

A 24-hour livestream lets you watch adorable newborn cheetah cubs at the National Zoo
If you're looking for an (adorable!) break from the news, we have a furry suggestion: The Smithsonian's cheetah cam, showing five cheetah cubs bonding with their mother.

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