Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.
In November 2024, Missouri voters approved the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative, which would legalize many abortions in the state. In the following months, judges and lawmakers have worked to block or overturn the initiative.
The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator is nearing the end of its first semester. We’ve heard from companies participating in the AGCA throughout the past couple of weeks, and today, we bring you the final one. PosedLa is a business based in the Czech Republic. Founder Jiri Duzar aims to change cyclists' attitudes with his product: the world's first fully custom 3D-printed cycling saddle.
It's the season for backyard cookouts, picnics and outdoor potlucks—and if you're not careful, it's the season for foodborne illness. Ozarks at Large's latest installment of the series “Balance,” dedicated to health, exercise and nutrition, considers food safety.