Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars. Jeff Brady
The EPA proposes gutting its greenhouse gas rules. Here's what it means for cars and pollution The Trump administration has effectively eliminated two rules designed to promote cleaner cars. Now, as the EPA suggests not considering carbon dioxide to be pollution, the last is poised to fall. Camila Domonoske
Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study finds these lifestyle changes help A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking. Jon Hamilton
Don't wait for the Perseids in August — look for meteors this week A bright moon will make it hard to see the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August, but one night this week offers a decent chance of seeing some shooting stars. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Nearly 4,000 NASA employees opt to leave agency through deferred resignation program The employees who have chosen to leave the agency amount to about 20% of NASA's workforce. Chandelis Duster
Scientists study how people would react to a neurotic robot personality in real life Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. Nell Greenfieldboyce
This flesh-eating parasite is a potential threat to herds across the country NPR's Scott Simon speaks with entomologist Edwin Burgess about a plan to combat flash-eating maggots threatening U.S. livestock. It involves breeding billions of flies and dropping them from planes. Scott Simon
Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates illegal in all 50 states. Stephanie O'Neill
People like extroverted robots — but they relate to the neurotic ones Neurotic personalities are a staple of science fiction. Researchers who study how people react to robot personalities have recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. Nell Greenfieldboyce
This week in science: ocean spiders, baby planets and the odds of having a boy or a girl The Short Wave team talks about spider origins, why the odds of having a girl or a boy aren't 50-50, and what the Orion constellation reveals about the life cycles of stars. Regina G. Barber
