While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.

The Four States NPR News Source 2025 Kansas Association of Broadcasters Award Winner 2nd Place for Website in a Medium Market

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Stream and Listen To KRPS's Weekday Morning & Afternoon Newscasts In The NPR App

Why a brain research lab is switching from fruit flies to tiny fish

NPR | By Jon Hamilton

Published June 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

One of the world's leading brain research labs is switching from fruit flies to a tiny, transparent fish. The goal is to observe an entire animal's brain at work.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Jon Hamilton

Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.