New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's. Are doctors ready for what's next? A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them. Jon Hamilton Play AudioListen 4 mins
Wyoming offers to sell land to Grand Teton park -- or it could go to developers Wyoming lawmakers have given two years for the Grand Teton National Park to buy the Kelly Parcel for $100 million. But the pristine land has become a bargaining chip for other things too. Chris Clements Play AudioListen 7 mins
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 Play AudioListen 3 mins
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 Play AudioListen 3 mins
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
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 Play AudioListen 45 mins
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
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 Play AudioListen 4 mins
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 Play AudioListen 4 mins
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
