Grand Nathaniel, a fixture in the Lafayette, La., scene for over 30 years, performs songs from his latest album, Lonely Wanderer.

In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African pop star to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Brevard Humane Society Hosts the Annual Cinco de Critters fundraiser on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Chaparral Mexican Grill in Cocoa. Executive Director, Theresa Clifton, shares the details and updates us on the building renovation.

Volunteer Efforts Fuel Waterway Warriors' Impact in Our Community. Co-founder Sandra Leone and volunteer Emily Dougherty discuss the impact locals make in the group's successes.

The House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat.

Seawalls are great at protecting property and people. A new nature-inspired seawall add-on is trying to make them better at protecting marine wildlife too.

Earth didn’t always have a moon. In the beginning of the solar system, when the planets were still forming, something happened that would change Earth’s night sky forever: The Moon was created! How did it happen? This episode, co-host Regina G. Barber searches for answers with planetary scientists. With co-host Emily Kwong, they discuss how the moon was likely made, how scientists know and what that might mean for where Earth’s water came from. Check out Regina's reporting on hydrothermal vents. Interested in more planetary science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org. Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave. A previous version of this episode mischaracterized a scientific hypothesis. The episode incorrectly said the idea is that hydrothermal vents may have been the origin of water on Earth. In fact, the hypothesis is that life may have come from hydrothermal vents.

The Artemis II astronauts are on a course back to Earth after flying by the moon Monday, witnessing a solar eclipse, and breaking a distance record set by NASA's Apollo 13 astronauts.