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Two new studies hint at the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimps use rhythmic structures and complex call combinations to communicate.
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesNPR has learned that rules must now be vetted by the White House and that the administration is drafting an executive order that could loosen radiation limits.
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The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to peak early on May 6 and will be viewable in the dark predawn skies. -
Kosmos 482 has been orbiting the Earth for decades. It's still unknown if the craft will fall to Earth intact or burn up upon atmospheric reentry. -
Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself to deadly snakebites. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on May 2, 2025.)
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The 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey aims to capture people's experiences with psychedelics around the world.
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The Daniel K. Inouye telescope snapped a clear image of sunspots. -
The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers. -
EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees. -
Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself to deadly snakebites from black mambas, taipans, cobras and many others. -
The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget. -
This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger.
