National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research. Selena Simmons-Duffin Play AudioListen 4 mins
The stars of this unusual wrestling show? Puppets Dr. Kiss, a three-foot-tall wooden puppet, can handle his business in the wrestling ring. He's the star of a traveling show, reveling in the art and artifice of pro wrestling. Buffy Gorrilla Play AudioListen 5 mins
Meet the crossing guards who help tiny salamanders travel safely at night A group of volunteers spends every night for a few months acting as crossing guards for tiny amphibians: migrating salamanders. Stephanie O'Neill Play AudioListen 5 mins
Science roundup: chorus waves, vegan cheese, and contagious peeing among chimps In this week's science roundup from Short Wave, we discuss "chirps" of radiation from space, contagious urination among chimps, and the meltiness of vegan cheese. Ari Shapiro Regina Barber Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 8 mins
The U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists The U.S. claims the hacking was commissioned by a lobbying firm working on behalf of one of the world's biggest oil companies. Michael Copley Play AudioListen 4 mins
Fossil find suggests young pterosaurs may have been hunted by crocodile ancestors A rare fossil find suggests that young pterosaurs may have been hunted by the ancestors of crocodiles. Play AudioListen 3 mins
The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China's 'panda diplomacy' Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between China and the rest of the world. Rachel Treisman
Here's how Trump's pause on wind projects could threaten jobs and climate goals A Trump executive order temporarily pauses leases and permits for offshore and onshore wind projects. Wind advocates say an offshore wind freeze could threaten states' climate goals and jobs. Julia Simon Play AudioListen 3 mins
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last. Jonathan Lambert
Not your average baby shark: An aquarium welcomes a pup from an all-female tank Yoko the swell shark was born in a habitat of all-female sharks who hadn't seen a male in years. The aquarium has two possible explanations — and hopes to get confirmation in the coming months. Rachel Treisman
