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By exploring Yellowstone's geothermal springs, scientists discovered the microbes that reveal how life adapted to harsh conditions billions of years ago.

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He has an explanation for his falling out with Elon Musk. Hoffman insists he lost a friend over Musk's political pronouncements on X, his social media platform. "While I really highly regard Elon's ...

Elon Musk, who leads the new Department of Government Efficiency, responded to a social media post of reported salaries of people associated with NPR.

And then there's China, one of the U.S.'s biggest trading partners and rivals. Steve Inskeep got a perspective from there. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: That perspective comes from Qian Liu, who lives in ...

STEVE INSKEEP, BYLINE: The year 2025 puts us one-quarter of the way through the 21st century. A lot has happened in those 25 years, and a look back shows how our world has changed. It even ...

STEVE INSKEEP, BYLINE: The year 2025 puts us one-quarter of the way through the 21st century. A lot has happened in those 25 years, and a look back shows how our world has changed. It even suggests ...