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What does dry soil, like this stretch in South Africa, have to do with antimicrobial resistance? A new study offers an unexpected hypothesis: drought can drive higher antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.

Here's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance

New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.

Amber Glenn performs during the Women's short program during the 2026 ISU World Figure Skating Championships on Wednesday.

Americans seek redemption at figure skating worlds, just weeks after the Olympics

Figure Skating World Championships in Prague end on Saturday. Americans Amber Glenn and Ilia Malinin are within medals' reach after disappointing finishes at last month's Olympics.

Rep. Jason Crow, a former paratrooper, on US troop deployments to the Middle East

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, who served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, about U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East.

A group of sperm whales, including non-relatives, work to keep a newborn calf afloat in the hours after its birth.

Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth

An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.

Domestically produced tanks and missiles are put on display in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday. A U.S. intelligence assessment says a third of Iran's missiles have been destroyed.

Iranian missile hits an airbase in Saudi Arabia, injuring U.S. troops

A U.S. official said several U.S. service members were wounded in the strike and some aircraft were apparently damaged as well. Iran has targeted U.S. bases throughout the region since the war began.

From left: the archbishop of Canterbury, the first lady, Stephen Colbert.

Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it?

How well do you know your "Lord of the Rings"? What about AI, Washington landmarks and TSA wait times? Find out!

Local fisheries on the coast of Cambodia struggled with decimated fish populations for years. Today, they are teeming with seafood, thanks to local ecological restoration efforts. Here (at right), Koh Kresna village chief Khiev Sat talks with a fisherman about the day's catch.

These trees brought a fishery back from the brink. They can help you too

A community fishery in Cambodia was struggling. There weren't enough fish to make ends meet, until local fishermen started planting a specific type of tree.

Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out

A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.

"I always felt like there's this drag aspect to performing a female role," Robyn says. "It was so claustrophobic for me when I was younger but now it feels interesting to play with."

Robyn's first post-parenthood album is a manifesto on sensuality

As the trailblazing Swedish star returns with her first album since 2018, she talks through going on IVF and solo parenting, expressing sexuality, and the negotiation of being a self-aware pop star.

'Bachelorette' scandal highlights the trouble with 'toxic' casting

"The Bachelorette" scandal isn't just about one bad casting decision. It's a case study in how reality TV motivates networks to elevate "toxic" personalities and how that dynamic can backfire.

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