In his new book, biologist David George Haskell explores the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today.

President Trump said the U.S. could "take the oil in Iran" and that he was considering sending U.S. forces to seize Kharg Island's oil terminal.

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State of the Bay examines a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how mail-in ballots are counted, continues our series on the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi with candidate Marie Hurabiell, and ...

NPR's Michel Martin asks Biden administration National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan for his reaction to the latest developments in the war in Iran.

As the Iran war enters its second month, Israel has invaded Lebanon to drive out Iran-backed Hezbollah and a humanitarian disaster is unfolding as over one million Lebanese people are displaced.

A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.

Israeli police stopped the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, citing war safety regulations.

NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Gen. Joseph Votel about the risks of deploying American ground forces in Iran.

A bill making its way through the State Capitol would prevent artificial intelligence systems from being treated as members of the public under California’s transparency and public participation laws.

California Assembly Republicans are calling on the legislature to address the state’s affordability crisis, arguing that high costs are being driven by government policies and excessive spending.