Fifty years ago, the discovery of a human ancestor "Lucy" generated worldwide attention. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged about the legacy of the discovery.

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators ...

NPR's Scott Detrow and Tamara Keith have long discussed the merits of brining a Thanksgiving turkey. Chef and cookbook author Sohla El-Waylly joins this year's discussion and offers some tips.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sports journalist Reem Abulleil, Rafael Nadal's impact on men's tennis and what the sport could look like as top players retire.

Sen. Marco Rubio has spent much of his time focused on Latin America, so odds are if he's confirmed as secretary of state, Latin America will become more of a priority.

President-elect Donald Trump announced three medical doctors as his picks to lead the FDA, CDC and to serve as surgeon general. NPR's Pien Huang discusses his picks.

In Louisiana, religious leaders disagree over a state law that requires every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments but still work together to address community needs.

Actor Jimmy O. Yang is learning how to take compliments. On Wild Card this week, he opens up about love languages and fears.

Two members of a Dartmouth College fraternity and a sorority have been charged in the death of a student who was found dead ...

Visitors can hear Björk's immersive, otherworldly soundscape, Nature Manifesto, over the next few weeks as they climb the ...

Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually ...

Photojournalist Robert Nickelsberg worked as a Time magazine contract photographer for nearly 30 years, specializing in ...