NPR News: The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars

The Trump administration weakens fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration says easing these standards will make cars more affordable. Critics say it's not so simple and could be costly for the environment.

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NPR News: SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas

SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas
Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it aims to reach orbit.

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NPR News: How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans

How to limit the rat numbers? Train the humans
D.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back alleys to learn the way of the rats, and to be better humans.

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NPR News: Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii

Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains.

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NPR News: Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline

Scientists discover two new species of sea spiders along Canadian coastline
So far, scientists have identified more than 1,300 species of sea spiders.

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NPR News: We're looking for life on other planets. Are we ready to find it?

We're looking for life on other planets. Are we ready to find it?
In 1960, astronomer Frank Drake listened for signals from alien worlds. Reporter Brendan Byrne's podcast When We Find Them picks up the search and asks what would happen if we finally find something.

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NPR News: The hot spot: World Sauna Congress convenes in Oslo as global interest skyrockets

The hot spot: World Sauna Congress convenes in Oslo as global interest skyrockets
At the World Sauna Congress in Oslo, NPR's Will Stone covers how scientists and enthusiasts are exploring heat exposure as a growing global trend to boost wellbeing and fight social isolation.

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