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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with holiday music expert Chris Klimek about what's on his holiday music playlist this year.

Researchers discovered that an octopus might punch a fish when both are hunting. Although some of the thrown punches can be explained, others remain a mystery.

Mathematical modeling suggests that the mutations in this variant make the virus more transmissible. What does that mean for preventive measures — and the new vaccines?

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated food insecurity and stretched an already-strained fishing industry. New partnerships with food banks give fisherman income and provide food for those in need.

When her plane landed in Atlanta, Fabiola Figueroa rescued someone's stuffed animal. A plush cat — a bit worn, clearly well-loved. The airline is making calls, and Figueroa put the word out online.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's senior official for infectious diseases, told CNN that he took care of that health issue weeks ago. He says he took a trip up to the North Pole and vaccinated Santa.

The annual Christmas festivities around the Church of the Nativity in the city of Bethlehem were scaled back. But residents were intent on maintaining the traditions.

To celebrate Christmas, Fresh Air listens back to a concert given by the late singer and actress on Feb. 11, 1997. Clooney spoke about her childhood and working with Bing Crosby and Billy Strayhorn.

Local health departments that can't keep up with the rapid spread of the coronavirus are having to adapt. Some Michigan counties are asking people who test positive to do their own contact tracing.

The two made the cut after topping Time's shortlist that included President Trump, the movement for racial justice, Dr. Anthony Fauci and medical workers on the front line of COVID-19.