The Latest Science Scientists study how people would react to a neurotic robot personality in real life Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. Nell Greenfieldboyce How can hunger conditions improve in Gaza? A humanitarian expert weighs in NPR's Scott Simon asks the Norwegian Refugee Council's Shaina Low about conditions in Gaza and calls for Israel to end its blockade there. Scott Simon Technology New technology shows how illegal fishing has impacted oceans across the world Illegal fishing has plagued oceans worldwide, and new technology is providing a view of its extent. New studies show that while it still happens, protected areas where fishing is banned are thriving. Lauren Sommer Law & Courts A look at the responsibility of the SCOTUS in explaining cases The Trump administration often prevails in cases on the Supreme Court's emergency docket. The opinion-less decisions in these "shadow docket" cases create questions about the resulting policy. Scott Simon National An ICE facility in the Everglades is under scrutiny for the treatment of detainees Detainees at an ICE facility in the Florida Everglades referred to Alligator Alcatraz allege harsh punishments from guards. Scott Simon World Trump is greeted by protesters as he visits Scotland Anti-Trump protesters rally in Scotland's capital as the U.S. president visits his mother's birth country to inaugurate a new golf course and meet UK leaders. Scott Simon Sports Saturday Sports: MLB; Trump pushes for the Commanders to go back to their old nickname NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Major League Baseball and a presidential push to reverse time. Scott Simon Science This flesh-eating parasite is a potential threat to herds across the country NPR's Scott Simon speaks with entomologist Edwin Burgess about a plan to combat flash-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock. It involves breeding billions of flies and dropping them from planes. Scott Simon World A glimpse into the ancient Turkish site challenging our views on early civilization In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and fueling conspiracy theories. Rebecca Rosman Science Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states. Stephanie O'Neill Prev 693 of 1647 Next Sponsored
Science Scientists study how people would react to a neurotic robot personality in real life Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. Nell Greenfieldboyce
How can hunger conditions improve in Gaza? A humanitarian expert weighs in NPR's Scott Simon asks the Norwegian Refugee Council's Shaina Low about conditions in Gaza and calls for Israel to end its blockade there. Scott Simon
Technology New technology shows how illegal fishing has impacted oceans across the world Illegal fishing has plagued oceans worldwide, and new technology is providing a view of its extent. New studies show that while it still happens, protected areas where fishing is banned are thriving. Lauren Sommer
Law & Courts A look at the responsibility of the SCOTUS in explaining cases The Trump administration often prevails in cases on the Supreme Court's emergency docket. The opinion-less decisions in these "shadow docket" cases create questions about the resulting policy. Scott Simon
National An ICE facility in the Everglades is under scrutiny for the treatment of detainees Detainees at an ICE facility in the Florida Everglades referred to Alligator Alcatraz allege harsh punishments from guards. Scott Simon
World Trump is greeted by protesters as he visits Scotland Anti-Trump protesters rally in Scotland's capital as the U.S. president visits his mother's birth country to inaugurate a new golf course and meet UK leaders. Scott Simon
Sports Saturday Sports: MLB; Trump pushes for the Commanders to go back to their old nickname NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Major League Baseball and a presidential push to reverse time. Scott Simon
Science This flesh-eating parasite is a potential threat to herds across the country NPR's Scott Simon speaks with entomologist Edwin Burgess about a plan to combat flash-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock. It involves breeding billions of flies and dropping them from planes. Scott Simon
World A glimpse into the ancient Turkish site challenging our views on early civilization In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it's turning our understanding of civilization on its head and fueling conspiracy theories. Rebecca Rosman
Science Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states. Stephanie O'Neill
