In layers of melting glacier ice, scientists find a story of pre-industrial pollution

NPR | By Nell Greenfieldboyce

Published March 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM CDT

A glacier in Europe holds clues about the activities of pre-industrial people, but it's melting fast.

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Nell Greenfieldboyce is a NPR science correspondent.

Unlike past eras, anti-Muslim GOP rhetoric draws little pushback from party leaders

Barbara Sprunt

A growing chorus of Republicans in Congress have embraced rhetoric against Muslims and sharia law. But unlike in past years, their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.
New Music Friday: Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds

Michael Levitt, Elle Mannion, William Troop, Scott Detrow

The country singer-songwriter formerly known as Sturgill Simpson has a new album out under his current stage name, Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds.
The Oscars are Sunday. NPR's film critic has thoughts

Bob Mondello

From Timothee Chalamet's comments about opera to the new category of Best Casting, here's what to know ahead of the Academy Awards.
Synth-pop duo Haute & Freddy 'dance the pain away' on debut album

Christopher Intagliata, Ailsa Chang, Kathryn Fink

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp of the synthpop group Haute & Freddy about the release of their debut album, Big Disgrace.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concerned as U.S. suspends Russia sanctions

Eleanor Beardsley

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to increase pressure on Russia, as the U.S. suspends oil sanctions.