Jared Leto is Marvel's bat-man in the vampiric 'Morbius'
An ailing biochemist aims to cure himself of a debilitating illness, but ends up infecting himself with vampirism in the Marvel movie Morbius.
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A naturalist traces the astounding flyways of migratory birds
Scott Weidensaul has spent decades studying bird migration. "There is a tremendous solace in watching these natural rhythms play out again and again," he says. Originally broadcast March 29, 2021.
'Nitram' is a deeply unsettling portrait of an Australian mass shooter
In 1996, a 28-year-old man went on a shooting rampage in Port Arthur, Tasmania, killing 35 people. This tense film imagines the weeks and months before the tragedy from the shooter's perspective.
Sarah Lancashire on the power of women and playing Julia Child
NPR's Kelsey Snell talks with actress Sarah Lancashire about her portrayal of Julia Child in HBO's new series Julia.
Dots all, folks—at the Hirshhorn, artist Yayoi Kusama immerses viewers in infinity
Yayoi Kusama, the 93-year-old Japanese artist, is famous for her immersive infinity rooms. Starting April 1, the Hirshhorn in D.C. will be displaying two of these dazzling works.
Famed fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at age 78
A close friend of Princess Diana, Patrick Demarchelier was one of the leading fashion photographers of his era.
April Fools' Day might be the world's longest-running joke. No one knows how it began
The true history of April Fools' has been a mystery for ages. The theories around its origin story have involved everything from Roman gods and fake popes to the Gregorian calendar and gullible fish.
The Patagonia vest endures in San Francisco tech circles, despite ridicule
Flyers around San Francisco are urging tech workers to give up the quintessential Silicon Valley uniform: the fleece vest. It's just the latest flashpoint in the city's class battle.
The LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith after the slap, Will Packer says
In an interview with "Good Morning America," Will Packer says the LAPD was ready to take action against Will Smith. But Chris Rock declined to press charges.
Chester Higgins' camera brings a 360 degree view to Black life
Acclaimed African-American photographer Chester Higgins has made dozens of trips to Africa since the 1970's to document the continent's history and culture. Now 75, he has no plans on slowing down.