Defunct oil wells are a national problem. Finding them is the first step There could be about a million 'orphan' oil and gas wells across the U.S. As they age, they can leak greenhouse gases or unhealthy chemicals. Camila Domonoske
Did humans contribute to evolutionary change in rodents? Scientists in Chicago are mapping some fascinating evolutionary changes to local rodents — and how humans may have contributed to that change. Gabriel J. Sánchez
States may meet federal deadline on new Colorado River water-sharing deal About 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for drinking water. It also irrigates agricultural fields. It's also shrinking. Now, states might agree on a potential deal on sharing the river. Michel Martin
NASA spots a new comet flying in from a distant star system The newly discovered interstellar visitor is just the third of its kind and fascinates astronomers who hope to learn from it about galaxies far, far away. Nell Greenfieldboyce
The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States. Rebecca Hersher
William Haseltine discusses cuts to federal funding for scientific research What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research. Steve Inskeep
Click, speak, move: These brain implants are poised to help people with disabilities People who can no longer move or speak may soon have a new option: an implanted device that links their brain to a computer. Jon Hamilton
Man kicked and injured a CBP beagle during airport baggage search An Egyptian traveler who kicked the 25-pound dog was ordered to pay its vet fees and turn himself in for removal from the country. Alana Wise
Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30. Rebecca Hersher
This week in science: the power of a nap, planet birth and how wildfires affect water NPR's science podcast Short Wave shares how taking a nap can deliver a eureka moment, a new picture of a planet right after it was born, and how wildfires can affect water quality – after the fires stop burning. Regina G. Barber