Research grows through citizen science

2012-10-18 09:25

This week on our program, we learn about citizen science and its growing popularity.

Arrests in the shooting of a Pakistani schoolgirl

2012-10-18 09:18

Pakistani police have arrested suspects in the shooting of a fourteen year old school girl.

Demand for wheat growing in Sub-Saharan Africa

2012-10-17 10:48

Agricultural experts met in Ethiopia last week to discuss ways to help sub-Saharan Africa become a major producer of wheat.

Conflict presses Syrian economy

2012-10-17 10:48

Eighteen months of conflict in Syria have hurt the country’s economy. But in the capital, Damascus, a certain level of normalcy exists.

Musical legend still rocking on stage at 86

2012-10-16 09:25

The man often called the "father of rock and roll" will be 86 this week and is still performing.

Was Jesus married?

2012-10-16 09:22

The wording suggests that some early Christians believed Jesus was married.

Words and their stories: Fall guy

2012-10-15 15:24

A fall guy is the person who someone decides will be the loser or victim.

Clowning around; making magic; hair care for less

2012-10-15 15:24

Clown and actor Matthew Pauli says face paint is an important part of a clown’s identity.

Colonizing expands in the American Northeast

2012-10-12 10:34

William Shakespeare: Star of stage and screen

2012-10-12 10:18

Today, we complete our story about the English writer William Shakespeare.

How overfishing threatens Asia's wild fish stocks

2012-10-09 10:48

The pressure to feed Asia's growing population has led to dangerous levels of overfishing near Pacific coastlines.

Music classes in childhood may lead to changes in the brain

2012-10-09 10:44

And what kind of music you play is not important. Maybe you like to play classical music like this.