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A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.

The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.

Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to unscare them," he says.

The Trump administration has launched a $500 million project to develop a universal flu vaccine that won't need yearly updates. But vaccine experts are mystified by its focus on a dated technology.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed the addition of fluoride — a common, naturally occurring mineral — for a host of health issues. The CDC says the policy has reduced cavities by some 25%.

Scientists in New Zealand believe they may have the first-ever recording of a shark making noise.

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More than half of American workers don't have a college degree. Is manufacturing a ticket for them to the middle class?

This month has brought a shower of new podcasts for your playlist. The NPR One team gathered a few returning favorites as well as some fresh releases from across public media.

Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations.