Aluminum has left an indelible mark on the world: more than 3 billion tons of red sludge, a waste product of the refining process, are currently stored in open-air ponds or mounds. But for Sumedh Gostu, co-founder and CEO of Fast Metals, there is a treasure in caustic waste. “It’s a very rich resource,” he
Pythons have several unusual traits that scientists are studying for possible clues to treating human diseases. Ari Daniel for NPR hide title toggle title Ari Daniel for NPR For new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines, Follow NPR’s Short Wave podcast. When Skip Maas first adopted Agrapina, a spotted ball python, she