Frail chimps headed from New Mexico to Louisiana sanctuary About two dozen chimpanzees deemed too feeble to be moved a few years ago will be going to Chimp Haven after all. The NIH said originally they'd be kept in New Mexico for their own safety. Nell Greenfieldboyce
The mystery of a trove of dinosaur fossils in China There's an area in China that's home to a huge trove of dinosaur fossils. It was thought to be caused by a volcanic eruption. But new evidence has come to light about how it likely came to be. Ari Daniel
Amateur mathematician finds the new largest prime number Luke Durant, a researcher and amateur mathematician, has identified the largest new prime number known to humankind. The newly discovered prime number is 2 to the power of 136,279,841, then minus one. Mallory Yu
Need a break from politics? Marvel at the 'Vanishing Treasures' of the natural world With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart. Maureen Corrigan
Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and climate policy, analysts and activists say Despite Donald Trump’s focus on fossil fuels, his return to the White House won’t derail clean energy, analysts and activists say. Michael Copley
An old tadpole, new Pythagorean Theorem proof and how fruit may have affected evolution NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about the oldest known tadpole, new proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem, and the evolutionary roots of alcohol consumption. Regina Barber
Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler Green eggs and ham? Even toddlers know when an event appears to be impossible, not just improbable. Jon Hamilton
Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature. Katia Riddle
How the parrot got its colors NPR’s Ari Daniel tells us how parrots create the yellows and reds in their plumage.
A hunter in Alaska is found dead after being mauled by a bear The 50-year-old had been reported overdue from a deer hunting trip. At least 30,000 brown bears are estimated to be in Alaska and mainly live along the southern coast. Chandelis Duster