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NPR's Short Wave brings us the stories of how running a marathon could change your brain, fermenting food in space, and the mystery of how bats in flight avoid colliding with each other.

A tattoo shop in Ohio helps trauma and abuse survivors reclaim their bodies by transforming scars into beautiful tattooed art

Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs.

Mass shootings, political violence and school safety are front of mind for many Americans following a recent spate of high-profile attacks. Experts who study gun violence unpack the data and trends.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with senior research engineer Jonathan Snodgrass at Texas A&M University about the safety of power grids after three countries in Europe experienced blackouts.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, about the differences in President Trump's second-term agenda from his first term.

President Trump campaigned promising "retribution." An NPR analysis has found that during the first 100 days of his second term Trump has taken action against more than 100 people and institutions.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey argues President Trump's funding cuts to Harvard University and other universities are detrimental to the economy.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, wriggling maggots and hairy caterpillars aren't pests — they're prized food — sold by the tub, fried with chili, and celebrated for their nutrition.

The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy. It's changed guidance for for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox shots and deferred proposed changes to hepatitis B.