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During sleep, the brain strengthens memories it expects to use in the future. Now, scientists say they've found a way to enhance this process. This research might someday help people with memory loss.

When she was in the sixth grade, Tanya Eby's world was unraveling. One day, overcome with grief, she cried in class — and her teacher, Mrs. Welch, wrapped Eby in a hug.

Cuts and disruptions to federal research funding are causing many young brain scientists to reconsider their career choice.

"I thought my mom was going to die in front of me," said Taylor Bergmann, a 19-year-old who fought to save the people in his family after the Guadalupe River smashed through their home.

A wayward duck helped a man in crisis and opened up a whole world of wildlife, death and reproduction he never imagined he would find in a Kansas City creek.

Scientists test a traditional method for fermenting yogurt... using ants.

Scientists test a traditional method for fermenting yogurt... using ants.

Scientists test a traditional method for fermenting yogurt... using ants.

Protesters react after Israel passes a disputed overhaul of the judiciary despite nationwide protests against the measure.

Hurricane Idalia is the second major hurricane to hit the state in nearly a year. NPR's Scott Simon asks Stephanie Colombini about recovery efforts.