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When the earthquake strikes — the big one that Californians have been warned about — Shy finds himself on a cruise ship serving towels to the wealthy patrons. But he's not out of harm's way. Matt de la Pena discusses his new novel, The Living, with NPR's Scott Simon.

Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark's economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk?

A fox's spirit, able to take the form of a woman, hunts for the man who killed her daughter in Yangsze Choo's new novel. Choo talks with NPR's Scott Simon about "The Fox Wife."

The Grand Prairie Bird Alliance has a new way to learn about the birds of Bloomington-Normal.

Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner says deploying the Guard to D.C. will ruin how the average American views the military.

Recent cuts to the U.S. Forest Service could affect the maintenance of popular hiking trails during peak season. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jeff Kish of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association.

Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world’s dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.

In honor of NPR's 50th birthday, we asked listeners who have reached that milestone for some life advice. Hundreds answered, including Karl Colón.

From lemons to ham, salt is a handy food preservative. But researchers studying some really old salt crystals found them preserving something else — evidence of life.

This is a key part of Canada's effort to boost oil exports to Asian markets — but the plan has been protested by indigenous groups and environmental activists.