What to know about Monday's blue supermoon The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently. Mansee Khurana
Here's why tonight's blue supermoon is so special Monday marks a rare cosmic event: a blue supermoon. It’s a combination of a supermoon, when it’s closest to Earth, and a blue moon, which is the third of four full moons in a season. Justine Kenin Erika Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
A new Alzheimer's study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis Researchers found diagnosis rates varied depending on location — with parts of the Great Plains and Southwest seeing fewer dementia cases than predicted. Juliana Kim
Civilian Polaris Dawn spacewalk mission is set to make history next week The planned spacewalk — a first for a private mission — will rely on simply opening the spacecraft’s hatch. Bill Chappell
He won Olympic gold for Pakistan. He got $1 million. And ... a buffalo!?! Arshad Nadeem hurled his javelin over 300 feet — an Olympic record that earned him Pakistan's first individual gold medal. His rewards include cash, a car — and a buffalo. Therein lies a story. Benazir Samad
Climate change to get its moment in the sun at Democratic convention on Thursday Climate change and energy policy is slated to be one of the topics that Democrats focus on as they make their pitch to mobilize the party for Vice President Kamala Harris. Ximena Bustillo
This week's Short Wave news roundup NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave about an ancient magma ocean on the moon, the snake problem of Florida's Everglades, and why scrolling through video clips bores us. Regina Barber Emily Kwong Ailsa Chang Play AudioListen 9 mins
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It's the biggest diamond found since 1905. It weighs approximately half a kilogram. The Associated Press
A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce A proposed lithium mine in Serbia is spurring protests over its potential impact on the environment. The mineral is in high demand because it’s crucial for the batteries that run electric vehicles. Rob Schmitz Play AudioListen 8 mins
