Artificial wombs could someday help save babies born prematurely Scientists are developing artificial wombs to rescue babies who would die or end up severely disabled because they are born very prematurely. The research is generating excitement, but also concerns. Rob Stein
Astronomer Wanda Diaz-Merced didn't watch the eclipse. She listened Astronomer Wanda Diaz-Merced, who is blind, describes her experience listening to Monday's solar eclipse with a device called LightSound. Justine Kenin
Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards. Ayana Archie
National Siblings Day is a celebration born of love — and grief Claudia Evart, a woman who lost both her sister and her brother in separate accidents, created the day to honor the special relationships between siblings. It is on April 10 every year. Maria Godoy
Terrance the octopus came to live with a family. Then she laid dozens of eggs The Clifford family was as prepared as possible to welcome Terrance the octopus. But there was one thing they missed: she was pregnant. And then she laid a whole lot of eggs. Jordan-Marie Smith
Subtle Seattle eclipse show couldn't outshine local enthusiasm Seattle’s cloudy weather made for an anticlimactic viewing of Monday’s solar eclipse. Ruby de Luna
Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called 'God particle,' has died Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson particle, helping explain how matter formed after the Big Bang. His death at 94 was announced by the University of Edinburgh, where he was a professor. The Associated Press
How the sex of one fetus can affect its neighbors in the womb A sibling can change your life — potentially even before birth. The sex of one fetus can affect its neighbors in the womb. The "intrauterine position effect" was first discovered in cattle farming. Jon Hamilton
Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don't panic Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Scientists get another chance to study a solar eclipse mystery Monday's solar eclipse will give researchers another chance to study shadow bands, the thin wavy lines on the ground right before totality. They're hoping to crack a 200 year old mystery. Sarah Boden