Colorectal cancer is rising in young people. A growing body of evidence suggests diet and lifestyle play a role in the uptick. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Fight Colorecta hide caption
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This computer-generated 3D model of Venus' surface shows the summit of Maat Mons, the volcano that is exhibiting signs of activity. A new study found one of Maat Mons' vents became enlarged and changed shape over an eight-month period in 1991, indicating an eruptive event occurred. NASA/JPL-Caltech hide caption
These two photos, taken in 2014 by scientist Eddie Holmes, show raccoon dogs and unknown birds caged in the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. GPS coordinates of these images confirm that the animals were housed in the southwest corner of the market, where researchers found evidence of the coronavirus in January 2020. Eddie Holmes hide caption
WHO calls on China to share data on raccoon dog link to pandemic. Here's what we know
This computer-generated 3D model of Venus' surface shows the summit of Maat Mons. A new study found one of the volcano's vents became bigger and changed during 1991. NASA/JPL-Caltech hide caption
Volcanic activity on Venus spotted in radar images, scientists say
IMPACTS mission researchers inside the research plane, monitoring weather data being collected by onboard instruments. Erica McNamee/NASA hide caption
What scientists are hoping to learn by flying directly into snowstorms
In London to address a gene-editing summit last week, Victoria Gray took a break to visit Sir John Soane's Museum. In 2019, Gray became the first patient to be treated for sickle cell disease using CRISPR, an experimental gene-editing technique. She was invited to talk about her experiences at the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing. Orlando Gili for NPR hide caption
Sickle cell patient's success with gene editing raises hopes and questions
The Summers Place Dodo skeleton dates from around the 16th century. Leon Neal/Getty Images hide caption
Physicians say roughly half of all preterm births are preventable, caused by social, economic and environmental factors, as well as inadequate access to prenatal health care. ER Productions Limited/Getty Images hide caption
Dr. Beth Shapiro works with fossils, such as this late Pleistocene horse jawbone, to extract and decode ancient DNA. Duane Froese hide caption
Michael Regan, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, at an event in 2021. The Biden administration is announcing a plan to regulate "forever chemicals" in drinking water. Travis Long/AP hide caption
Eugenia Cheng is a mathematician and author of the book How to Bake Pi: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics. Throughout the book, she uses baking as a vehicle for better understanding mathematics concepts. Basic Books hide caption
Can cuddling or kissing a pet put you at risk of contracting an unknown virus? Can people pass a virus to pets? Those are questions that pet owners ponder. And if Centu (left) and Ruby (right) could talk, they'd probably ask as well. Ben de la Cruz/NPR; Lauren Migaki/NPR hide caption
Young giant sequoia trees are seen during a prescribed pile burning on Feb. 19 in Sequoia National Forest. Researchers say 20% of Sierra Nevada conifers are a mismatch with their climate. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption
Climate is changing too quickly for the Sierra Nevada's 'zombie forests'
Millions of people take statins to reduce the risk of heart attacks, but for some the medication causes debilitating side effects. Digital Vision./Getty Images hide caption
Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be for you
Lecanemab (brand name Leqembi) was granted accelerated approval by the FDA to treat early Alzheimer's disease. Eisai, Inc. hide caption
How well does a new Alzheimer's drug work for those most at risk?
Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context. Nicole Xu for NPR hide caption
How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'
Kiska, Marineland's last living orca, is seen at the amusement park in 2012. Tara Walton/Toronto Star via Getty Images hide caption
Even a one-hour change in the clock can disrupt the body's circadian rhythms, especially when the clock "springs forward." Charlie Riedel/AP hide caption
As more robots and people travel to the moon in coming years, some researchers believe it's time to set a lunar time standard. NASA Johnson hide caption
If daylight saving time seems tricky, try figuring out the time on the moon
A South Korean child masks up to ride a scooter on Feb. 27, 2020 in Seoul. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images hide caption
Macaques use stones as hammers to smash open food items like shellfish and nuts. Lydia V. Luncz hide caption