Scientists have figured out why flamingos are such weird eaters Flamingos look silly when they eat, but new research suggests they're actually being smart. Geoff Brumfiel
Why UnitedHealth's terrible year is dragging down the Dow The health care giant's shares are down more than 50% in the last month. That's hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index. Maria Aspan
This week in science: biker safety, orange cats and a gum disease-heart rhythm link Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about a tool to increase biker safety, the genetic secrets that make orange cats orange, and a link between gum disease and heart rhythm disorders. Regina G. Barber
The all-female free divers of Jeju Island have a 'superpower' in their genes The all-female Korean Haenyeo divers show genetic adaptations to cold-water diving involving their blood pressure and cold tolerance. "It's like a superpower," says one of the researchers. Ari Daniel
Marine life's latest hotspot could be an underwater volcano primed to erupt off Oregon A researcher monitoring Axial Seamount, 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, says the eruption is expected to happen before the year is over. Ayana Archie
UW project took nuisance seaweed from shellfish farm to help growers. The USDA cut its funding A $5 million grant to promote climate-smart farm practices that funded the Blue Carbon, Green Fields project was cancelled by the USDA. Ruby de Luna
Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations. Jon Hamilton
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. Will Stone
Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language Two new studies hint at the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimps use rhythmic structures and complex call combinations to communicate. Jon Hamilton
Trump tightens control of independent agency overseeing nuclear safety NPR has learned that rules must now be vetted by the White House and that the administration is drafting an executive order that could loosen radiation limits. Geoff Brumfiel
