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CRISPR technology already allows scientists to make very precise modifications to DNA, and it could revolutionize how doctors prevent and treat many diseases. But using it to create gene-edited babies is still widely considered unethical.

A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies

A Moscow scientist claims he has a safe way of editing genes in human embryos — a method that could protect resulting babies from being infected with HIV. Approval of the experiment seems unlikely.

Commercial air travel currently accounts for just about 2.5% of global carbon emissions, but those emissions are rising fast.

Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate's Sake

Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up the largest share. But some are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment.

Runners participate in an domestic violence awareness event at Ft. Hood, Tex., Oct. 17, 2019.

After A Report Found The Military Often Mishandles Domestic Violence, Reforms Are Happening Slowly

The Defense Department Inspector General found that the military handles domestic violence on base inconsistently, leading to fewer prosecutions and ongoing danger for the people who are abused.

Ford Slashes 10% Of Its Global Salaried Workforce

About 7,000 white-collar jobs are being eliminated as part of Ford's massive organizational restructuring. The automaker says it will save $600 million per year as a result.

"I had one day, I worked six hours and made $50. It really wasn't worth it. ... But it doesn't happen that often," says Hilary Gordon, who works as a shopper for the grocery-delivery app Instacart in Sacramento, Calif. "The other day I worked 11-and-a-half hours and made $265. Great? No. But good."

Why Suburban Moms Are Delivering Your Groceries

After two master's degrees and three children, Hilary Gordon is one of the women who now make up more than half of the contractors at food delivery apps like Instacart. NPR spent a day with her.

A computer screen shows the attendees of a Zoom meeting of Uptown Planners, April 7, 2020.

Social Distancing Disrupts Routines For Neighborhood Planning Groups

Many of San Diego's community planning groups are canceling meetings and postponing elections, while others are holding meetings online to ensure new development projects are not delayed.

Nine-year-old Timothy Tang holds up his favorite book, Tree Lady, at the City Heights Weingart Library in San Diego on Friday August 10, 2018.

Literacy Camp Brings Books And Animals To City Heights Kids

City Heights children met some new furry and scaly friends at the Weingart Library Friday, in a program designed to keep kids interested in reading during summer vacation.

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft owned by Ryanair parked at Boeing's Renton, Washington factory in October. All 737 Max planes remain officially "grounded" worldwide.

737 Max Scandal Cuts Boeing's Once Rock-Solid Image

Boeing is grappling with more than just fixing the technical problems with its 737 Max planes. Two crashes of the new plane have undermined trust in the aircraft manufacturer.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends a meeting in Oman last week. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Zarif amid escalating tensions with Tehran.

Rouhani Criticizes U.S. Move To Sanction Iran's Foreign Minister

The Iranian president called the Trump administration's move to sanction Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif "childish." Zarif tweeted that the sanctions would have "no effect" on him.

Pedestrians walk past a screen in Tokyo reporting about North Korea's test firing of a rocket system off the coast of North Korea on Wednesday.

North Korea Says It Tested New Rocket System For Use Against Ground Troops

Pyongyang said the new multiple rocket system would cause "inescapable distress" to enemy forces. The test on Wednesday was first thought to be of a short-range ballistic missile.

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