When Porch Pirates Steal Medicine
During the holidays, package theft often increases. Sometimes, thieves steal prescription medicine instead of gifts.
Quantum Science Has Big Promises, but Real Uses Are Still Far Away
Quantum science studies very tiny particles, like electrons, that do not follow normal rules of physics. Scientists say this strange behavior could one day help create very powerful computers called quantum computers. This is an AI generated article summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5630515
Daughter Accepts Nobel Peace Prize on Behalf of Venezuelan Leader Machado
Maria Corina Machado, a major opposition leader in Venezuela, won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/12/10/nx-s1-5639764/machado-nobel-peace-prize-ceremony
Image credit: By Kevin Payravi – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=179703556
The U.S. Makes Its Last Penny After More Than 200 Years
On November 12, 2025, the US officially minted its last penny. This ends a tradition that began in 1793. This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/22/nx-s1-5407493/no-more-pennies-one-cent-treasury-stop-minting
Why do leaves turn red in the fall?
Scientists understand why leaves turn yellow, but they’re still figuring out why some turn red. This is an AI-generated summary. Original transcript and reporting from NPR: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5596467
New Alzheimer’s Pill Shows Hope for People at High Risk
Scientists are studying a new pill that may help people who are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/10/29/nx-s1-5575561/alzheimers-pill-apoe4-high-risk-lecanemab-donanemab?orgid=&uniquet=l0ja3egsb3rka30o-ysbta&utm_att1=
Hurricane Melissa Brings Destruction and Fear to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica on Tuesday with winds up to 185 miles per hour. This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/28/g-s1-95381/hurricane-melissa-jamaica-landfall
New Jersey Governor’s Race Tightens Ahead of Election
This November, voters in New Jersey will choose a new governor — and the race is much closer than expected. This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/21/nx-s1-5580619/new-jersey-governor-election-trump
Iowa Teens Form Club to Read Banned Books
When some books were removed from schools in Iowa, three high school students decided to take action. This is an AI-generated summary. Original reporting by NPR and Iowa Public Radio: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/2025-10-15/banned-books-iowa-city-high-school-student-club
Remembering Jane Goodall, the Scientist Who Changed How We See Animals
Jane Goodall, the famous scientist who studied chimpanzees, has died at age 91. This is an AI-generated article summary. Original reporting by NPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/01/459238450/jane-goodall-primatologist-dead-91
Image credit: By U.S. Department of State from United States – Deputy Secretary Higginbottom Poses for a Photo With Dr. Jane Goodall and the State Department’s Global Health Diplomacy Director Jordan in Washington, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=176194954