Here's how you can see Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse People in some areas of the western U.S. will be able to see the annular eclipse, when the moon passes directly in front of the sun. Experts urge viewers to watch the eclipse safely. Joe Hernandez
Take a peek at what NASA brought back from an asteroid Scientists are thrilled with the tiny asphalt-black rocks, and most of the sample hasn't even been revealed yet. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Making lawns more eco-friendly There's a growing movement to make Americans' lawns truly eco-friendly. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with research ecologist Susannah Lerman about making lawns more sustainable.
Black holes can teach us how to live our best lives Black holes may seem like interstellar enigmas, but they hold some key lessons on how to move through the universe. Regina G. Barber
A Uruguayan physicist cracked a major code for renewable energy In an unlikely country, Uruguay, a particle physicist figured out how to convert energy grids to renewable energy. We tell the story of how he did it. Erika Beras
This MacArthur 'genius' knew the initial theory of COVID transmission was flawed When COVID-19 first emerged, Linsey Marr suspected right away it spread through the air. Time has proved this aerosols engineer right. Now she's being honored with a MacArthur "genius grant." Gabriel Spitzer
Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to three scientists for tiny, colorful quantum dots Three scientists were honored for their work with the tiny nanoparticles that allow for very bright colors. They are used in many electronics, like LED displays. Nell Greenfieldboyce
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms The scientists look at electrons in atoms during the tiniest of split seconds, giving "humanity new tools for exploring the world of electrons," according to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Associated Press
What black holes can teach us about daily life Black holes may contain the masses of more than a billion suns, but they also hold a few lessons that we humans can apply to everyday life. Regina G. Barber
Scientists and volunteers work together to monitor annual butterfly migration The annual butterfly migration is underway. For decades scientists have relied on volunteers to tag butterflies to provide details about their journey. Sheila Brummer