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Processed and fast food have become status symbols in Brazil, while some are frowning on local fruits and vegetables. Bela Gil is trying to change the conversation.

Journalist Kate Fagan's new book digs into the life of a young woman whose suicide shocked the University of Pennsylvania, where she ran track. Madison Holleran's life seemed perfect, until it wasn't.

The Country Financial Trail is a mile-long hiking and biking path that includes bird-watching blinds, a gazebo, an outdoor classroom, and an overlook for Birky Pond.

Pope Francis, who has died at age 88, cast an image of humility during years of strain and change, within his church, and around the world.

One wealthy Republican businessman is pushing for the GOP to change its messaging — and get on board with addressing climate action.

China produces 520,000 tons of garbage a day. To get rid of it, the government favors burning it, which harms the environment. One answer: sorting garbage and recycling. But that's proved challenging.

Spiderwebs can capture environmental DNA, or eDNA, from vertebrate animals in their area, potentially making them a useful tool in animal monitoring, tracking and conservation.

The Litani river descends from Lebanon's snow-capped mountains into dusty towns, then bisects the country and empties out into the Mediterranean. Along the way, it serves as a lifeline and boundary demarcating religion, environments, and war.

NPR's Sarah McCammon previews this year's UN climate summit with Kelly Sims Gallagher, an environment and resource policy expert and dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Brian Burrell, author of Postcards from the Brain Museum, discusses efforts to understand Einstein's intellect through the study of his brain.