A year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, communities are eager for FEMA funds to reimburse recovery expenses, but it's not clear when and if that money will come.

One idea to prevent another hurricane catastrophe in Houston is massive underground tunnels to redirect storm water. New reporting reveals Elon Musk's Boring Company has been involved in the planning.

One idea to prevent another hurricane catastrophe in Houston is massive underground tunnels to redirect storm water. New reporting reveals Elon Musk's Boring Company has been involved in the planning.

The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale has died at the age of 87. She was known for roles in major international and American films of the 1960s and 70s like 8 1/2 and The Pink Panther.

The Italian actress Claudia Cardinale has died at the age of 87. She was known for roles in major international and American films of the 1960s and 70s like 8 1/2 and The Pink Panther.

Amanda Shires new album, Nobody's Girl, explores the very public breakup with her husband, fellow musician Jason Isbell.

A restaurant recycling program in Southern California is helping divert food waste from landfills while restoring oyster beds along the shoreline.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to mathematician Eugenia Cheng about the Pascaline -- a 17th-century invention credited as the first mechanical calculator.

AI is advancing fast, and AI doomers say humanity is at risk.

Researchers are calling for greater recognition of an obscure form of malnutrition-related diabetes. This year, the International Diabetes Federation gave it an official classification.