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India has the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world. It's been reporting new cases faster than any other country.

Spoiler alert: It's still melting. A new study looks at the impact of rising rainfall. Meanwhile, scientists are more concerned about environmental threats than defrosting pathogens.

Maartje Duin and Peggy Bouva are examining painful issues in the Netherlands' colonial past. "We wanted to show people that you can talk about this openly, even if it's uncomfortable," says Bouva.

Blake spoke about recovery and community from his hospital bed after being shot seven times by police in Kenosha, Wis., last month.

In our regular segment "New Normal," we hear from Trish Campa, a public school cafeteria worker from rural Nebraska.

Yale professor Jason Stanley wrote the book How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them. He talked with NPR about defining fascism and how conspiracy theories play a part.

The nation's confirmed coronavirus infections exceed 4.2 million, overtaking Brazil, with 4.1 million. The worst-affected country remains the U.S., far ahead with nearly 6.3 million cases.

Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates are being tested now. But why does it take 30,000 volunteers to know if one is safe and effective? And what does it mean to say a vaccine candidate is working?

The annual Pint of Science festival sees scientists and local communities gather in bars, cafes and other places to talk science. But in 2020, the festival will be online due to the pandemic.

Every birthday, 28-year-old Matthew Robson's dad got him the same present: a bottle of 18-year-old Macallan single malt. With one rule: don't open it. The whisky is now worth about $53,000.