How Do People Live and Cope In The Midst Of Violent Conflict?
Humanitarian Zainab Salbi explains how life continues in the midst of war — and how the ones who "keep life going" are women.
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How Can We Ensure Our Survival As A Species?
Astronomer and cosmologist Lord Martin Rees asks whether our species will endure despite the many existential threats we face.
Why You'll Never Buy the Perfect Ring (and Other Valentine's Day Stories)
It's almost Valentine's Day, but this week we're not talking about love. Instead, we explore the other forces that drive our romantic relationships.
Two Grad Students Use Science To Bust The Dinner Hoax Of The Century
In 1951, members of the scientific Explorers Club thought they had dined on prehistoric meat dug out of the Alaskan tundra. The meal became legend. Now two Yale students have unraveled the deception.
Phosphorus Starts With Pee In This Tale Of Scientific Serendipity
German alchemist Hennig Brand started with about 1,500 gallons of urine in his 17th century hunt for gold. Discovering phosphorus was just a nice surprise. Know a modern tale of scientific luck?
Is There A Better Way To Be Buried?
Can we commit our bodies to a cleaner, greener Earth, even after death? Jae Rhim Lee says it's possible by using a special burial suit seeded with pollution-gobbling mushrooms.
How Can We Prepare For A Graceful Death?
At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? BJ Miller is a palliative care physician who thinks about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life for his patients.
NPR Contest: Send Us Your Stories Of Happy Accidents In Science
Scientists need curiosity, determination — and luck. We're especially interested in that last bit, so tell us your stories of mistakes and surprises that led to discoveries in the past few years.
Fambul Tok: Forgiveness And 'Family Talk' In Sierra Leone
Following 11 years of brutal civil war, perpetrators and victims are forging peace around bonfires across Sierra Leone.
Sex And The Snowed-In Cities: Why This Blizzard Could Cause A Baby Bump
Often when big storms strike, so does an uptick in births — to the tune of a 2 percent increase nine months later. But be careful: With the most severe storms, births in the area actually decrease.