Science We explained why woodpeckers hammer on metal — which struck a chord with listeners Many NPR listeners responded to a story explaining why some woodpeckers hammer on metal, including a man who said it solved a 35-year mystery for him. Megan Lim Linah Mohammad Sacha Pfeiffer
Science Nicknamed Caramelo, a rescued horse from the flooding in Brazil, becomes famous In Brazil, a seven-year-old horse who survived catastrophic floods in the south of the country has become a symbol of hope. Carrie Kahn
Science Fans donate to the sick animal that was the model for Donkey in 'Shrek' The loquacious donkey in the "Shrek" franchise is actually based on a real live animal, who is now 30 years old and racking up medical bills. Hosts
Science La Niña is likely to arrive this summer. Here's what that means for hurricane season Forecasters say the warming climate pattern El Niño is officially over. Its cooling counterpart, La Niña, could develop as soon as July — just in time to exacerbate an above-average hurricane season. Rachel Treisman
Environment Bill Gates is going nuclear: How his latest project could power U.S. homes and AI The billionaire philanthropist tells Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep his new TerraPower nuclear plant is safer than traditional builds. He’s putting his own money behind the project. Obed Manuel Steve Inskeep
Science NASA says it accidentally sent out an emergency signal meant for training purposes A NASA simulation accidentally aired on the space agency's livestream. NASA said all crew members are healthy, safe and preparing for a spacewalk scheduled for Thursday. Ayana Archie
Environment Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths. Alejandra Borunda
Science Wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them Research on the rumbles of wild elephants suggest that these animals address each other with unique, name-like vocalizations. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 10, 2024.) Nell Greenfieldboyce
Politics What's next up for the Supreme Court? Abortion rights, gun laws and more The Supreme Court will be issuing major rulings in the next month. Normally by this point in the term there are between four and six really big cases left. This year, there are over a dozen. Nina Totenberg
Science A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong. The Associated Press