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For decades, youth employment was down. But now the labor market is stretched thin and young people are working again.

Humpback whales have come back from the brink of extinction. But scientists are finding that their recovery is being impacted by climate change.

Scientists have discovered a giant deer toe bone, engraved by Neanderthals — a hint that our ancient cousins had conceptual imagination.

The advocacy group just released its annual film survey, which found the percentage of LGBTQ characters of color also increased. But it still cited issues with lack of transgender representation.

Once closed to the public, adventure seekers can now explore a wild stretch of New York state's Hudson and Opalescent Rivers.

Northwestern University says these are the world's smallest human-made flying structures, and they could be used for monitoring the environment, population surveillance or disease tracking.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta says investigators will work to find the cause of the oil spill and whether anything could have been done to prevent the spill.

NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of Lucio Arreola, a father of three who's recovering from a heart transplant and whose family recorded a song for him using his own heartbeat.

Eight tattooed pigs were supposed to be part of Wim Delvoye's exhibit at a Chinese art show. But authorities didn't consider them art, so Delvoye tattooed an elaborate scene on a man's back and displayed him instead. A collector has purchased the tattoo — with the right to remove it after the man dies.

The deaths were caused by a parasite that can also lead to swimmer's itch in humans. Risk to people is "extremely low" because you'd need to swim in the pool, which isn't allowed — but has been done.

With research projects on hold due to social distancing guidelines, many scientists are being forced to decide what to do with the creatures that they study.

Former President Barack Obama has responded to the Minneapolis death that has set off protests and drawn national attention, including President Trump's. Read his full statement.

President Greg Fenves ordered the immediate removal of statues of Robert E. Lee and three other figures from a main area of campus. The removals should be complete by mid-morning Monday.

A total solar eclipse crossed the entire country earlier today. Many Americans were treated to a rare and stunning view.

Shareable bikes and electric scooters have continued to create issues for cities, prompting some to implement bans and regulations.

To many, Walt Whitman is the quintessential American poet. His messages of democracy, individuality, inclusiveness and acceptance are arguably as relevant…

"This year, instead of just celebrating the best American literature, we're celebrating the best literature in America," said Lisa Lucas, executive director of the National Book Foundation.

The money from the MacArthur Foundation will fund new Sesame Street programs for Syrian refugees.

At least 10% of the world's giant sequoia trees were destroyed in one California wildfire in the Sierra Nevada last year.

"Found in the Archives," Picture Show miniseries, features unusual archival material, found and curated by archive researcher Rich Remsberg. The first installment: an unsettling video of 1960s military LSD testing.