Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds. Rebecca Hersher
Trump restricts funding for 'gain-of-function' research — calling it dangerous President Trump issued an executive order Monday banning federal funding for any research abroad that involves a field of scientific study known as "gain-of-function" research. Here's what it means. Rob Stein
States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order Trump signed on his first day in office pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects. The Associated Press
Be square and get to the root of it! Celebrate Square Root Day today! Square root days happen only a few times in a century, and the man who brought the day fame is celebrating his sixth one. Ari Daniel
Fast-moving Eta Aquarid meteor shower to light up the predawn sky The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to peak early on May 6 and will be viewable in the dark predawn skies. Jaclyn Diaz
A Soviet probe orbiting Earth since 1972 will soon reenter the planet's atmosphere Kosmos 482 has been orbiting the Earth for decades. It's still unknown if the craft will fall to Earth intact or burn up upon atmospheric reentry. Joe Hernandez
He let snakes bite him some 200 times to create a better snakebite antivenom Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself to deadly snakebites. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on May 2, 2025.)
Global survey aims to take stock of the impacts of psychedelic drugs The 2025 Global Psychedelic Survey aims to capture people's experiences with psychedelics around the world. Don Gonyea
Captive-bred axolotls thrive in Mexican wetlands, researchers find The cartoonish-looking salamanders have faced an uncertain future in the wild. But researchers hope that breeding axolotls in captivity and releasing them in the wild can help their numbers. Alana Wise
He let snakes bite him some 200 times to create a better snakebite antivenom Scientists have created a broadly effective antivenom using the blood of a Wisconsin man who has spent years exposing himself to deadly snakebites from black mambas, taipans, cobras and many others. Ari Daniel