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The unpublicized "finding of violation" issued against the Asarco copper smelter in Hayden, Ariz., claims the company has been emitting illegal amounts of lead, arsenic and eight other dangerous compounds for six years. Asarco disputes that.

Jane Greenhalgh is a senior producer and editor on NPR's Science Desk.

Federal researchers are collecting blood samples from 1 million Americans as part of an effort called "precision medicine." But some critics worry that the path ahead is expensive and unclear.

One of the fastest Olympic events is the luge. Lying down, feet first and traveling at speeds faster than 90 mph. The difference between winning and losing is tiny and a man from New York is doing his part to help athletes win gold.

Carline Watson is the Talent Development Manager for NPR News and Programming. In this role, she is the primary day-to-day point person for temporary staff in the News and Programming division at NPR.

The newly detected strain — dubbed B.1.1.7 — appears to be more contagious. What precautions might be effective in trying to keep from getting infected?

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68% of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.

In 1976, a man began terrorizing California neighborhoods, committing a string of rapes and murders. His last known crime was in 1986. Now the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for tips on the case.

Health officials say the risk of cancer from some of the retailer's laminate floor products is three times higher than previously thought.

The building was declared dilapidated, but people were still living there. The Indian city has experienced recent flooding, and substandard building materials have been a factor in other collapses.