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After a night of uncertainty, NASA's Artemis moon rocket takes to the skies

NASA's Artemis moon rocket has finally launched after months of setbacks, from fuel leaks to hurricanes. If successful, the mission signals a big step toward returning humans to the moon.
- Nell Greenfieldboyce
It turns out that chimpanzees and gorillas can form lasting friendships

Two decades of research in Nouabalé-Ndoki Park in the Republic of Congo found the primates foraging alongside each other, wrestling, seeking out their pals — and occasionally making threats.
- Laurel Wamsley
Why some leaves change color in the Fall

NPR's Short Wave podcast spoke to botanist and plant ecologist, Tanisha Williams, about why some leaves change color in the Fall.
- Brit Hanson
A total lunar eclipse is happening Tuesday — and it won't happen again for 3 years

A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon falls completely in the Earth's shadow.
- Ayana Archie
Hear it again: This AI learned to be ethical. Sort of.

University of Washington professor Yejin Choi was recently named one of this year's MacArthur Fellows. This honor is commonly known as the "Genius Grant" and awards an $800,000 stipend for recipients to use on new research. Choi works on artificial intelligence, and earlier this year Soundside spoke with her about an AI she helped build called "Delphi."
- Libby Denkmann
Why this study of box turtles will plod along, slow and steady, for 100 years

This wrinkled ol' pal, found across much of the U. S., may be in decline. A huge study in North Carolina plans to track box turtles for 100 years, to learn how to best protect them.
- Nell Greenfieldboyce
Researchers have found a link between chemical straighteners and uterine cancer

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Alexandra White of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences about the link between chemical hair straighteners and uterine cancer.
- Ayesha Rascoe
NASA announces the team members for its UFO study

The 16-member team will begin the study on Monday. The research, which will use unclassified data, will lead to a report that will be made available to the public next year.
- Giulia Heyward
Genetic sequencing gives us the first-ever look at a Neanderthal clan

"You know, this image of Neanderthals being brutes, is not quite accurate," says paleogenticist Laurits Skov. "The more we learn about them, the more like humans they appear to be."
- Geoff Brumfiel
UW cancer researcher tells us, ‘it’s been a ride.’ She’s hopeful about cancer vaccine prospects

‘We have a very important word before the vaccine. That word is cancer. In my experience, the fear of cancer trumps any fear of vaccines. I think most people who are coming to us are really trying to survive their cancer, or improve their chances of surviving their cancer.’
- John O'Brien

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