Catalonia Is Set To Launch Its Own Space Agency. Will It Fly? Leaders in Spain's northeastern region have pushed for independence from the country. Now they want to go their own way in space, launching a first nanosatellite this month from Kazakhstan. Lucia Benavides
Zoo Vaccinates Apes To Protect Both Animals And Humans From COVID-19 As the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations for people speeds up across the country, some zoos are considering giving shots to animals that are susceptible to the virus. Eva Tesfaye
As States Consider Restrictions On Trans Athletes, What Does The Science Say? NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Eric Vilain about the debate over transgender athletes participating in sports and what science can contribute to the discussion.
Hark! Glow-In-The-Dark Shark Sparks Biology Landmark A kitefin shark is the largest known bioluminescent vertebrate, according to a new study. The shark lives in the dimly lit "twilight zone" of the ocean, and may glow to camouflage itself as it hunts.
Hydrogen production plant groundbreaking signals renewed interest in alt fuel A public utility in North Central Washington broke ground Monday for a hydrogen production facility. It's one of several related actions in the Pacific Northwest that reflect renewed interest in hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel. Tom Banse
How Giant Batteries Are Protecting The Most Vulnerable In Blackouts Power outages are increasingly common, putting everything from clean drinking water to medical equipment at risk. Some communities are installing solar power and large batteries to protect themselves. Lauren Sommer
Why this NW weekend is perfect for rainbows Keep your eyes on the skies today and over the weekend - you might just catch something magical. The region gets more rainbows in the spring than in any other season. Katie Campbell
Wisdom The Albatross, Now 70, Hatches Yet Another Chick "Each year that Wisdom returns, we learn more about how long seabirds can live and raise chicks," said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Beth Flint. Bill Chappell
Lisa Mosconi: How Does Menopause Affect The Brain? We associate menopause with the ovaries, but its symptoms start in the brain. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi explains how brain health during menopause affects the rest of the body. NPR/TED Staff
Sandrine Thuret: How Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells? Adults don't generate as many new neurons as children or teenagers, but some growth is still happening. Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret explains how we can encourage the production of more nerve cells. NPR/TED Staff