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Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, discusses concerns that recent natural disasters will affect long-term fundraising efforts. Many charities not involved in the relief operations can expect a dip in contributions, but Palmer says it's not known if the number of disasters will push the national economy into a slide, causing a long-term reduction in donations.

Bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacterial cells, employ an arsenal of chemical weapons. Microbiologist Vincent Fischetti of Rockefeller University describes using tricks learned from the phage in developing new antibiotics that may be effective even where others fail.

New Doc "Invisible Hand" Looks at Toxic Algae, Pollution, and Democracy at the Local Level

Faster than the blink of an eye, or a speeding bullet... it's the sting of a jellyfish. NPR science correspondent Joe Palca reports on new research that reveals how fast jellyfish stingers move on their targets.

New techniques are allowing companies to create big, brilliant white diamonds like the kind found in a traditional engagement ring. But the traditional diamond industry is fighting back with technology they say that can distinguish a man-made gem from the real thing.

Confirmation hearings begin on Thursday for President Obama's pick to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Nominee Sen. John Kerry told a Senate committee that he would come to the job at a moment when the world is "complicated and ever more dangerous."

The famed naturalist and broadcaster beat out actress Jennifer Aniston for fastest time to reach 1 million followers on Instagram, according to Guinness World Records.

From online soccer to missing Grandma, children all over the country sent us postcards about their lives. Along the way, they gave us a glimpse of what it's like to be a kid right now.

Inflation eased this year, and wages are now climbing faster than prices. Americans are still spending, even if they have to borrow money to do so.

A Venezuelan photographer travels to a Colombian coca-growing region and uses instant photography and drawings to portray a country in limbo.