Environment These monkeys were 'notoriously competitive' until Hurricane Maria wrecked their home Rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago are known for being intolerant, hierarchical and aggressive. After 2017's Hurricane Maria destroyed their home, the monkeys' society underwent surprising changes. Ari Daniel
Science The physics of launching into space -- and crashing back down Humans are traveling farther into space than ever before. We look at the physics of launch – how to send something up and how it can come crashing back down. Emily Kwong
Science FDA approves new drug that slows cognitive decline from Alzheimer's The medication, sold under the brand name Kisunla, is only the second drug on the market aimed at slowing the progression of the debilitating neurological disease.
Science 16 years of Bat-a-thon: Researchers met in Belize for various research on bats Dozens of bat researchers descend upon a tropical preserve in Belize, home to a diverse population of bats. Each scientist hopes to net the specific breed of bat they need to do their research. Ari Daniel
Science Researcher use new statistical tools on previous data about attractiveness A new study finds that people tend to partner up with people of similar attractiveness. Hosts
Science Volunteers who lived in a NASA-created Mars replica for over a year have emerged The four crew members entered the 3D-printed Mars replica on June 25, 2023, as part of a NASA experiment to observe how humans would fare living on the Red Planet. Joe Hernandez
Science Amid the Starliner delay, a former astronaut discusses being stuck in space NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with retired astronaut Terry Virts about what the Boeing Starliner astronauts might going through being in space longer than they thought they would be. Adrian Florido
Science Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida An abnormally high number of people were bitten by sharks in coastal waters over the span of a day that began on July 4. Upticks in shark attacks alone are not cause for concern, an expert says. Emma Bowman
Science Ants treat certain leg injuries with lifesaving amputations A new study suggests ants therapeutically amputate the limbs of injured buddies to save them. (Story aired on All Things Considered on July 2, 2024.) Nell Greenfieldboyce