Stanford psychologist behind the controversial 'Stanford Prison Experiment' dies at 91
Philip G. Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the controversial experiment that was intended to examine the psychological experiences of imprisonment, has died.
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Lake Michigan's mysterious sinkholes
Two years ago, scientists surveyed the floor of Lake Michigan looking for shipwrecks. They found something mysterious and unexpected — a cluster of sinkholes on the lakebed. -
Fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have dropped faster than expected, CDC says
If the downward trend holds, this year is expected to be the first since 2020 to see overdose deaths fall below the 100,000 mark. However, Black and Native American communities remain vulnerable. -
How to avoid sharing election misinformation
The 2024 election season is here. As we’re waiting to learn the final results, it can be easy to be duped by false or misleading information. Here are four tips to help you avoid spreading election related misinformation. -
Report says migration down at the border, at the cost of humanitarian law
"What we saw was a much quieter border," -
Walgreens will close 1,200 stores, hoping for a turnaround
Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts. -
Neighborhoods in Boulder aim to harvest fruit trees before bears have a go at it
Climate change and habitat loss are driving bears into urban areas in search of food. In Boulder, Colo., people are making an effort to harvest residential fruit trees to deter visits from bears. -
Gordon Sondland testified against Donald Trump. Why does he plan to vote for him?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gordon Sondland, a Republican donor and former ambassador to the European Union during the Trump administration, about why he's again supporting the former president. -
Petroleum drilling technology is now making carbon-free geothermal power
A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone: Southern California Edison has contracted for enough of the energy to power 400,000 homes.