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Rex Cocroft, a biology professor at the University of Missouri in Columbia, looks at a group of treehoppers in his research lab. "The insect sounds that we hear are just a tiny subset of all the insect sounds out there," he said. "Many of the sounds that are traveling through grasses and trees and shrubs are very melodic and very creative – combining different elements that just sound very unusual. Sometimes very musical, sometimes rather harsh, but often very, very interesting and surprising to our ears."

Insects are making sounds the human ear can't hear. One Midwest scientist is listening

Thousands of insect species use vibrations to communicate. Now, in part because of the foundational research of a Midwestern biology professor, more researchers are exploring insect vibrational communication to ward against pests and understand climate change.

Teedra Moses: Tiny Desk Concert

The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.

As the U.S. ages, dementia is on the rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

U.N. report: A woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a family member, partner

A U.N. report shows rates are rising despite efforts for more severe penalties for targeted murders of women. The majority of female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or a family member.

'Black women are tired.' Harris' loss has some organizers reexamining their coalitions

After Kamala Harris lost the chance to become the first Black female president, many Black women political organizers say they are exhausted and taking a little break from politics.

Some NYC households will opt for carrot cake instead of pie this Thanksgiving

Lloyd's Carrot Cake has been a New York institution for nearly 40 years. Every Thanksgiving customers from near and far flock to the shop to purchase the moist cakes, topped with cream cheese icing.

A conversation with Kim Deal about her first solo album 'Nobody Loves You More'

Since the 1980s, Kim Deal has been in two storied rock bands: The Pixies and The Breeders. Almost 40 years into her music career, Deal just released her first solo album: "Nobody Loves You More."

NPR is releasing the 2024 edition of our 'Books We Love' reading guide

Love books? Get excited. NPR on Monday releases the latest edition of our Books We Love online platform, which lets you find the ideal book for you.

A viral chocolate bar from Dubai is here to stay

Dubai chocolate bars are kind of like KitKats, but stuffed with pistachio nuts and aromatic pistachio nougat. Foodies used to have to order the confections from Dubai — now they are everywhere.

Foreign ministers meet in Italy for the last G7 of the Biden administration

Foreign ministers from the world's leading industrialized nations are meeting Monday, with a certain pressure to advance diplomatic efforts ahead of the new U.S. administration taking over.

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