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This long-exposure photograph taken on April 23, 2015, on Earth Day, shows Lyrids meteors shower passing near the Milky Way in the clear night sky of Thanlyin, Myanmar.

Lights Off, Blankets Out: Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Conditions on Friday night and before dawn on Saturday should be ideal for spotting the streaks of space debris — leftover particles from a comet that was last seen in 1861.

Getting The Most Out Of Pre-K, 'The Most Important' Year In School

About 1.5 million 4-year-olds started preschool this fall and parents are wondering: How do I know my child is in a high-quality program? A new book offers some answers.

Hundreds Injured In Spain After Violence Breaks Out Surrounding Independence Vote

Catalans are voting in what the Spanish government considers an illegal referendum on independence. At polling locations around the country, police clashed with pro-separatists.

Much Of The World Doesn't Do Daylight Saving Time. How Come?

In countries like Bangladesh and Egypt, they tried it. And they didn't like it. South Africa, on the other hand, is thinking about it.

Wall-E fell in love with another robot in the movie named after him. Researchers have yet to create a sentient machine, but a breakthrough could be on the horizon.

When A Robot Comes Knocking On The Door

If a biomechanical breakthrough creates sentient machines, that could lead to some immediate moral quandaries for humans — and could push the debate about robot rights to the front burner.

Scholar Says Prison Uprisings Usually Come After Basic Needs Aren't Met

Prof. Heather Ann Thompson talks about the inmate unrest following a deadly prison uprising in Delaware that left a corrections officer dead last week.

Meshell Ndegeocello's new album, <em>Comet, Come to Me</em>, comes out June 3.

First Listen: Meshell Ndegeocello, 'Comet, Come To Me'

The iconoclastic singer's 11th album is the sort of rich work that keeps changing inside the listener's head — an often-quiet set of songs with intense staying power.

Sleater-Kinney Comes Roaring Back With 'No Cities To Love'

Few bands re-form with their power as intact as Sleater-Kinney have; fewer still brag about their power, and make the claim something more than a brag.

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter near Dahla Dam, Afghanistan in July 2012.

Pain, Loss And Tears Come With Medal Of Honor

Staff Sergeant Ty Michael Carter received the nation's highest military honor. He feels privileged, but says "I would never tell any soldier or service member, 'Hey, go out and get the Medal of Honor', because of the amount of pain and loss and tears that has to be shed in order to receive it."

Several Former Military Leaders Speak Out Against Troops Sent To U.S.-Mexico Border

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired Army Lt. Gen. James Dubik about the use of troops along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Amir Peay recently opened a distillery in Lexington, Ky., at the site of the James E. Pepper distillery. About 10 percent of his revenues come from exports, and Peay worries that the European Union's tariffs will hurt his overseas business.

Caught In Tariff War, U.S. Distillers Fear Losing Out On Global Whiskey Boom

Whiskey distillers in the U.S. are concerned EU tariffs will take a big bite out of sales. Many have expanded to meet growing demand and worry what will happen if trade frictions aren't resolved soon.

U.S. Carries Out Strikes Against Rebels In Yemen

The U.S. has launched missiles at three radar installations on Yemen's coast. It's the first time that the U.S. has carried out strikes against the Houthi rebels during the conflict in Yemen.

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