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An experimental cancer drug that helps the brain turn glucose into energy was able to reverse memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.

A drug that restores brain metabolism in mouse models of Alzheimer's also improved cognitive function. The discovery could help researchers find additional pathways to combating the symptoms of this brain disease, beyond the telltale amyloid plaques and tau tangles that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's.

U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach draws a question from the Wild Card deck. She tells NPR's Rachel Martin why she's okay with the idea of being forgotten.

Scientists are using the video game Minecraft to study how humans learn, perfecting a classic Roman pasta dish with science, and a possible reason why more young people are getting colorectal cancer.

Two majority Black cities in Alabama now have Black representation in Congress because of court-ordered redistricting. The progress comes as President Trump pulls back federal diversity initiatives.

The Pantone company built a business by standardizing the way designers and companies communicate about color. But one artist is challenging their color monopoly.

The incident lasted only seconds, but it sparked what has become a global debate about how to interpret what Musk did. Then Musk started posting Nazi-themed jokes.

The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with film director Jon Chu about his new memoir Viewfinder. Chu is best known for his 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians.

A scientist in the study says it's likely the sharks were exposed to Rio de Janeiro wastewater contaminated from human use of cocaine.