NPR News: NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe

NASA is about to launch a space telescope that could change how we see the universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.

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NPR News: A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this

A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this
As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

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NPR News: The real cause of most wildfires? People

The real cause of most wildfires? People
More than three quarters of all wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human behavior including accidents, negligence and arson.

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NPR News: Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule

Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon decades-old radiation safety rule
A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.

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NPR News: States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices

States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices
Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.

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NPR News: How to understand this heat wave (as told by NPR's senior climate editor)

How to understand this heat wave (as told by NPR's senior climate editor)
As the senior climate editor at NPR, when extreme weather impacts us, I often send out guidance to the newsroom to help everyone understand the role of climate change. Here's what I tell them.

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NPR News: Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires

Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities.

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