Staging Muslims: Identity Angst In American Theater
Hammaad Chaudry's new play An Ordinary Muslim pushes against limited perceptions of Muslim-Americans, but it may be pushing against too much all at once.
Opinion
An Ode To Insignificance: Buttons, Touchscreens, And Other Dangerous Technologies
The most successful technologies are so seductive, user-friendly, and so apparently innocuous that we hardly notice them entering our lives, says Jimena Canales. One such technology? The pushbutton.
For China, One Of The Greatest Risks Of Trump-Kim Talks Is Being Sidelined
Beijing worries it will be marginalized from a potential U.S.-North Korea diplomatic process.
Getting Climate Change Right: In Light Of The Stars
When it comes to facing global warming, dealing with climate change and making informed choices for our cherished "project of civilization," we've been asking the wrong question, says Adam Frank.
Calling Team Cephalopod: Why Octopuses Could Never Disappoint
Evidence for smart, sassy octopus behavior once again impresses our resident cephalopod fan Barbara J. King, who is standing up for octopuses against a recent broadside.
It's A Rocky Road To Power For Rural Women
They don't make the headlines, like women in Hollywood and the corporate and political worlds who are fighting for equality. How can the world help them overcome harassment and discrimination?
Why Doesn't Tucson's Mexican Food Scene Get More National Attention?
Migration from the Sonoran region of Mexico tends to flow almost exclusively to this part of Arizona. So its distinctive cuisine remains a hidden treasure. But that is changing.
Wanted: U.S. Envoy To Talk To North Korea
President Trump should appoint a senior envoy, backed by a strong interagency team, to represent him in talks with the North Korean government.
Why Won't The Old Caveman Stereotypes For Neanderthals Die?
New evidence suggests Neanderthals made cave art — and they may also have created religious rituals. It's time to let go of Neanderthal-human "border policing," says anthropologist Barbara J. King.
Cloning A Beloved Pet May Be A Tempting Idea, But There Are Pitfalls
Barbra Streisand's story of cloning her late dog, Samantha, prompted NPR's Scott Simon to muse on the ways cloning falls short, and the alternatives to trying to re-create a beloved pet.