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Where scientific research focused on DEI stands after a year of disruption

By Katia Riddle

Published December 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM CST

Cuts to scientific research focused disproportionately on research around diversity equity and inclusion. Some researchers say we're just beginning to understand the impact.

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Katia Riddle

The latest on the nuclear sub deal between the U.S. and South Korea

Anthony Kuhn

The U.S. will shift some of the burden of defense to its allies, and it will equip them for it. One ally's equipment: nuclear submarines for South Korea.
Ranchers test virtual fence technology's ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bears

Hanna Merzbach

Technology enabling virtual fences for pets is now being adapted for livestock. Ranchers near Yellowstone National Park are testing its ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bear attacks.
NPR's 'Code Switch': Joy as Resistance

Leah Donnella

Leah Donnella of NPR's Code Switch has spent some time unpacking what it would mean for joy to be used as a means of resistance.
Pop hitmaker Amy Allen tries to lean in to feeling uncomfortable in her songwriting

Kira Wakeam, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Ailsa Chang

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with songwriter Amy Allen, who is shortlisted for the non-classical Songwriter of the Year Grammy Award for a second straight year.
American reporter fights for accountability after Israeli tank strike in Lebanon

Frank Langfitt

An American journalist wounded in an Israeli tank strike in Lebanon returns home to press the U.S. government to investigate the incident, which killed a Reuters reporter, as a targeted attack.