NPR News: Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases near 500

Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases near 500
A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell.

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NPR News: People are buying PPE for pets to protect dogs against volcanic ash in Alaska

People are buying PPE for pets to protect dogs against volcanic ash in Alaska
Mount Spurr in Alaska is likely to erupt soon. So people are buying goggles and masks to protect themselves from ash — and also pet versions to protect their dogs.

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NPR News: Got a dying plant? These tips could help you save it

Got a dying plant? These tips could help you save it
Here's what a few plant and gardening experts say it takes to save a dying plant.

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NPR News: The Mason bee has become the unsung hero of the honey bee population

The Mason bee has become the unsung hero of the honey bee population
Honey bee populations are again declining, threatening crops. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dave Hunter, who raises the unsung hero of the orchard (and champion pollinator), the Mason bee.

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NASA Selects Finalist Teams for Student Human Lander Challenge

NASA has selected 12 student teams to develop solutions for storing and transferring the super-cold liquid propellants needed for future long-term exploration beyond Earth orbit. The agency’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge is designed to inspire and engage the next generation of engineers and scientists as NASA and its partners prepare to send astronauts to the […]

April 04, 2025
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NASA Welcomes Gateway Lunar Space Station’s HALO Module to US

From Italy to Arizona: Gateway’s first habitation module takes a major step on its path to launch.

April 04, 2025
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NPR News: Has a shelter pet changed your life? We want to hear about it

Has a shelter pet changed your life? We want to hear about it
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To celebrate, NPR wants to know how your pet has changed your life. We would also love to see photos of your purr-fect fur-ever friend.

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