A stay-out-of-the-water beach read features a giant, sentient sea creature. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Tessa Yang about her debut novel, "The Jelly Fish Problem." A new novel about a giant, ...

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...

German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler set up a famous experiment more than 100 years ago that changed how scientists understand animal intelligence and the power of insight — or spontaneous ...

In a new study, bumble bees solve a completely novel object-manipulation task. What makes this behavior especially remarkable is that the bees had never been trained. The findings challenge the ...

Bumblebees faced with a challenge know how to play ball. Buff-tailed bumblebees can figure out on their own how to use a ball as a ladder to nab sugar from an out-of-reach fake flower, researchers ...

Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal. It seems they can also solve ...

Many attorneys fear that working as a solo practitioner will damage their careers. Some believe recruiters and law firms automatically view solo practice as a red flag. However, that assumption often ...

While most automakers focus on building bigger batteries and larger solar panels, Toyota may be taking a smarter path. Clarence Thomas laments "unfortunate" Supreme Court decision Michael J Fox and ...

There’s a moment most dog owners know well. You’ve just walked through the front door after a rough day, and before you’ve even set your bag down, you’re already explaining yourself to a creature ...

Sen. Ted Cruz blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom for trying to blame Chevron as the reason gas prices in California are the highest in the nation, saying the real reason is the state’s “stupid energy policies.