Scientists test a traditional method for fermenting yogurt... using ants.

The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.

Doctors have been telling parents to give peanut products to infants as young as 4 months old.

Earth only has one true moon, but astronomers have identified a handful of asteroids they call "quasi-moons" because they appear to mimic the moon's behavior.

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.

A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.

It could be the first natural hybrid between the two species.

Certain ants appear to alter their nest networks to prevent epidemics, offering inspiration for disease control interventions in the human world as well.

Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 15, 2025.)

Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave talk about the brain benefits of quitting cigarettes, language development in premature babies, and a mysterious imprint in a Chicago sidewalk.