This week in science: Fly migration, a surprise in the Amazon and fish noises Hosts of NPR's science podcast discuss new findings about long-distance fly migration, an unexpected impact of emissions in the Amazon, and fish noises. Berly McCoy
The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it's retribution Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris. Michael Copley
Remembering Jane Goodall: Legendary primatologist dies at age 91 Jane Goodall, a legendary primatologist whose studies of wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of apes, died Wednesday at age 91. Nathan Rott
Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91 Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe. Alina Hartounian
The endangered cactus behind Mexico's sweet secret In Mexico, September means chiles en nogada season. But one key ingredient, a candied barrel cactus called biznaga, is now illegal because it's vanishing in the wild. Eyder Peralta
Is taking acetaminophen during pregnancy really associated with autism in children? President Trump's announcement this week linking Tylenol with autism could play a role in ongoing legal cases against the company that makes it. Scott Simon
Meteorite collectors gather in Cincinnati this weekend for 'Meet a Meteorite' Meteorites - the rocks that hurtle from outer space and make it to Earth, get a moment to shine when collectors gather in Cincinnati to show off the treasures they have found this Saturday. Bill Rinehart
'Long history of blaming mothers': Trump's Tylenol warning echoes past misconceptions Medical scholars say, efforts to find a singular cause for autism has historically led to scrutinizing parents and fueling stigma about autism Juliana Kim
Leucovorin for autism? Many scientists — and parents — are skeptical President Trump says an old drug that acts like a vitamin can reduce autism symptoms in many children. The science doesn't support that claim. Yuki Noguchi
