Do Tree-Climbing Goats Help Plant New Trees?
Goats eat a lot of argan tree fruit. But its seeds are big. A study looks at the manner of expulsion: poop or spit. And yes, it does matter when it comes to new tree growth.
Morocco
Moroccan TV Tutorial: How To Cover Up Bruises From Domestic Abuse
The station has since apologized for the segment. But researchers say it reflects local attitudes toward domestic violence.
Protests, Arrests Follow The Horrifying Death Of A Moroccan Fishmonger
Moroccans rallied in the streets after a man was crushed to death while trying to recover his confiscated fish. His death has become a rallying cry for people who want to see justice in their country.
The Delicate Task Of Restoring One Of The World's Oldest Libraries
After a four-year restoration, Morocco is poised to reopen the Qarawiyyin Library, founded more than a millennium ago by a pioneering woman and home to some of the earliest works of Islam.
Morocco Boasts Stability, But Critics Say The Price Is High
Morocco has fared better than most Arab countries in recent years. But opponents say free expression and other rights have been curtailed as the monarchy guards against any hint of unrest.
Morocco, Long A Stopover For African Migrants, Becomes A Destination
Morocco has done something extremely rare for the Arab world — granted legal status to many African migrants. But the migrants still face discrimination and steep cultural barriers.
Peace Corps Volunteer Values Staying Active In Old Age
"You can have a really good time in the Peace Corps when you're old," says Alice Carter, who at age 87 is the oldest volunteer in the Peace Corps.
Morocco Unveils A Massive Solar Power Plant In The Sahara
The Noor I solar thermal power plant is the first phase of a project that's projected to provide more than a million Moroccans with electricity — even once the sun has gone down.
Muslim Leaders Vow To Protect Rights Of Religious Minorities
This week's Marrakesh Declaration is the latest effort to dissociate Islam from ISIS and other jihadist groups. But will the declaration be heeded? Similar efforts have had limited effect.
A Raft Capsizes; Can Spanish Rescuers Reach Everyone In Time?
Eleven African migrants were squeezed into a tiny rubber raft attempting to travel the nine miles from Morocco to Spain. NPR's Lauren Frayer joins Spanish rescuers responding to the distress call.