Science This week in science: the moon's atmosphere, sea lion cartographers and the Perseids NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Berly McCoy of Short Wave about the formation of the moon's wispy atmosphere, sea lion cameras and the Perseid meteor shower. Regina Barber Berly McCoy
Science How to see the Perseid meteor shower The Perseid meteor shower comes this time every year and is set to peak late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
Science Do cats experience grief? New research suggests they might Researchers from Oakland University surveyed hundreds of cat caregivers and found that cats exhibited behaviors associated with grief after a fellow cat or dog in the household died. Joe Hernandez
Science The beloved Perseid meteor shower peaks next week The meteor shower creates an opportunity to sit outside at night and watch shooting stars. It's also an opportunity for researchers to do some science. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Science How does space change the human body? The answer will shapes future missions Space X’s highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission is set to launch later this summer – with an all-civilian crew. And a big part of their mission is researching how space changes the human body. Emily Kwong
Science A whale got its turn in the spotlight on the last day of Olympic surfing Kauli Vaast of Tahiti and Team USA's Caroline Marks both won gold on Monday, capping off a dramatic few days of competition that even included a brief appearance by a whale. Rachel Treisman
Arts & Life For this brain surgeon, the operating room is 'the ultimate in mindful meditation' Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters. Terry Gross
Politics RFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery The presidential candidate said he'd planned to take the roadkill home and skin it, but got waylaid by a long day of falconry and steak dinner. The mystery of the bear cub made national news in 2014. Rachel Treisman
Science A network dubbed the internet of animals is helping track migrating critters The internet of animals, it's a global initiative to tag, track and learn about animal movement around the world. Hosts
Science Researchers have a new idea about why fish swim in schools. A new study suggests fish may swim together in turbulent water to conserve energy. Hosts
