A Look At COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress The race to develop COVID-19 vaccines is moving swiftly, both nationally and internationally. But challenges remain when it comes to distributing vaccines around the world. John Ruwitch
World-Renowned Arecibo Radio Telescope Set To Be Dismantled Arecibo has been a vital resource for radio astronomy, astrophysics, atmospheric studies and solar system astronomy. Now, it's set to close due to structural damage. Elie Levine
NASA Satellite To Measure Global Sea Level Rise Space is the best place — maybe the only place — to get a complete picture of how climate change is affecting the Earth's oceans. And what happens in the ocean does not stay in the ocean. Rebecca Hersher
4 Astronauts Aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon Successfully Dock With Space Station Three NASA astronauts and one from Japan's space agency reached the ISS after a 27-hour flight following Sunday's liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center. Russell Lewis
U.S. Adds 184,000 Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day, With No End In Sight The country set another record for daily infections. America is the world leader in COVID-19 fatalities. President-elect Joe Biden expressed alarm and urged the Trump administration to take action. Matthew S. Schwartz
Opinion: A New Phase Of Uncertainty NPR's Scott Simon notes that as coronavirus cases in the U.S. rise rapidly, it can be hard to hear that we don't know when this will all be over. Scott Simon
David Biello: Moving The Dial On Climate Change Fighting climate change is a big messy task that will take a lot of work. This hour, TED's Science Curator David Biello joins Manoush to share some promising and fascinating solutions. NPR/TED Staff
U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement The United States is the only country to back out of its promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. America has contributed more cumulative carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than any other nation. Rebecca Hersher
Scientists Find Cells In The Human Brain Responsible For Episodic Memory Many memories are like short movies. People relive experiences such as arriving for the first day of school or falling off a bike. Scientists have shown how the brain organizes these episodes. Jon Hamilton
Scientists Find Massive Coral Reef In Australia's Great Barrier Reef The 1,600-foot-tall coral reef is taller than the Empire State Building, and its base is a mile wide. It's the first time in 120 years since a coral reef this size has been discovered.
