Ancient Babylonians brought light to mysterious eclipses
We've learned a lot about space in the past century. But humans' earliest understanding of eclipses dates all the way back to ancient Babylon.
We've learned a lot about space in the past century. But humans' earliest understanding of eclipses dates all the way back to ancient Babylon.
EV battery plants are moving into the Southeast, bringing back better jobs than those lost in the textile and furniture industry that's been in decline in the region.
Decades after a genocide that killed nearly 1 million Rwandans, NPR visits a church that was the site of a massacre where 7,000 people were killed, and talk to one man who perpetrated crimes there.
NPR's Scott Detrow goes on a hike with Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, to discuss his new book, Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside.
Host Scott Detrow talks with Pitchfork editor Andy Cush about ambient music and the growth in popularity of marketing it as so-called mood music on streaming platforms.
Sharing your living space with roommates is not easy. NPR's Life Kit has tips for keeping relationships with your roommates copacetic.
Host Scott Detrow speaks with space law expert Michelle Hanlon about the push from the Biden administration to establish a time zone on the moon.
Israel withdraws troops from Khan Younis six months after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, as tens of thousands of Israelis hold anti-government protests.
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Matt Lowell, frontman of the band Lo Moon, about the group's new album, "I Wish You Way More Than Luck."
Consumers tend to spend about 10% more when they adopt mobile contactless payment methods, according to research from Assistant Professor Yuqian Xu at UNC-Chapel Hill.
NPR asked listeners to share what they're doing for the eclipse. Here are some memorable answers, from the new parents planning a themed baby shower to the mayor waving tourists off his small city.
Rwandans are commemorating 30 years since the genocide in which an estimated 800,000 people were killed by government-backed extremists, shattering the small East African country.
Some people feel he's too old. Others think there's a plan afoot to swap in a more popular Democrat. There's a swirl of reasons why some people don't accept that Biden will be on the ballot this year.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are still very close in polling on the 2024 presidential election. But below the surface, so key demographic groups appear to be shifting loyalty.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations' differences.
Powerball drew the numbers early Sunday morning for an estimated $1.3 billion jackpot after a delay of more than three hours.
Friday's semifinal averaged 14.2 million viewers, making it the most-viewed women's basketball game on record and the largest audience for an ESPN basketball broadcast.
Burlington police say a male suspect set a door on fire Friday morning, trapping people inside and damaging the building. No injuries were reported, and Sanders wasn't in the state at the time.
The song's win at Eurovision Song Contest on April 6, 1974 launched the Swedish supergroup on its path to success.