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A statewide program to help Californians with lower incomes buy electric bikes was suddenly scrapped last month, surprising bike advocates and raising questions about a lack of transparency.

We discuss the latest on redistricting efforts with California state Sen. Akilah Weber and UC San Diego political scientist Thad Kousser.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting on whether those species should be allowed in nature.

Voted Best Museum by San Diego Magazine, the Fleet Science Center invites you to explore more than 100 hands-on exhibits that spark curiosity for all ages. Experience science in action and catch awe-inspiring documentaries in San Diego’s only IMAX® dome theater. Located in the heart of Balboa Park, the Fleet is your destination for discovery and inspiration. For hours, tickets, and more, visit FleetScience.org. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

President Trump says an old drug that acts like a vitamin can reduce autism symptoms in many children. The science doesn't support that claim.

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Even among experts the cost of water supplies is hard to pin down. A new study reveals huge differences in what water suppliers for cities and farms pay for water from rivers and reservoirs in California, Arizona and Nevada.

There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.

No one knows exactly when Gramma was born. But if the estimated birth year of 1884 is accurate, Chester Arthur occupied the Oval Office and there were only 39 states at the time.