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Several of the refugee camps in Bangladesh have had to set up what the U.N. calls a "tusk force" to respond when elephants enter.

This guide is part of our Older and Overlooked series on the danger wildfires pose to California's older population, especially during COVID-19.

Nearly 100 NPR readers gave their views on encouraging kids to do tasks on their own at home and in the community. Some are opposed to the practice for safety reasons. Others shared personal stories.

NASA is about to launch the first mission of its new planetary defense office. A spacecraft will attempt to knock a small asteroid off course by ramming into it.

Colin Kaepernick's kindergarten teacher gave his class an assignment: Draw a picture of your family. When he colored his family yellow and himself brown, it became a pivotal moment for his identity.

Unreliable agency data limits wildfire prevention accountability.

Fashion brands are betting people will spend on virtual outfits in the immersive digital world known as the metaverse.

Some experts question the effectiveness of new policies aimed at rooting out white supremacy.

The Pentagon has retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month.

E-cigarettes aren't considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavorings may be bad for the heart.