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.
Latinos, many from outside the U.S. mainland, have risen in prominence in horseracing, from the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys.
EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees.
Harrods, the iconic luxury department store, has become the latest British retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack.
The 24 Hours of Lemons is an endurance race with a twist: The cars cost less than $500, and costumes are unlimited. A recent race saw a Toyota Yaris painted…
This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger.
Hats, horses and high rollers. These are just some of the things that add to the atmosphere of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
A group of women harmonica players from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center have been performing the national anthem before Los Angeles Kings playoff games and winning over hockey fans.
The 151st Kentucky Derby is on Saturday at Churchill Downs. NPR speaks with Molly Rollins from racing industry publication "The Blood Horse" about some of the favorites to win this…
California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now…