Aimee Ng, the museum’s new chief curator, broke out of the academic mold with a video series called “Cocktails With a Curator.” Here’s how she’s drawing new audiences. By Alexandra Starr How a ...

Protein design (or protein engineering) is a technique by which proteins with enhanced or novel functional properties are created. Proteins can be engineered by rational design, which typically uses ...

December 23, 2025 • Photographs help us look back on the moments that defined the year. Taken by NPR photojournalists nationwide, this collection goes beyond the headlines to reveal quietly powerful ...