When Losing Memory Means Losing Home
As his Alzheimer's progresses, journalist Greg O'Brien and his wife have decided it's time to leave the home where they raised their three kids. The move is turning up some sweet discoveries.
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Birds, Bees And The Power Of Sex Appeal: The Ribald Lives Of Flowers
They're billboards for sexual favors, says ecologist Stephen Buchmann. But get your minds out of the dirt: We're talking pollination — and it's played a surprising role in global trade and history.
Iran's Khamenei Signals Approval Of Nuclear Deal With 'Arrogant' U.S.
The country's supreme religious leader says the deal won't change his country's support for the governments of Syria or Iraq, nor for the "oppressed" Palestinians.
Photos Of Pluto Reveal A 'Toy Store' Of Surprises
New Horizons has provided us with our first close look at Pluto. The images are blowing the minds of scientists. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the joy of these new discoveries.
Why We Play Sports: Winning Motivates, But Can Backfire, Too
How we view winning and losing may help shape whether we play sports as adults, some psychologists say. In NPR's recent poll, 56 percent of adults who play sports say winning is important to them.
What Do A Chlorinator And A Condom Tied To A Catheter Have In Common?
They're both featured on a list of 30 innovations that could save millions of lives over the next 15 years.
WATCH: Magnus Effect Whisks Basketball Into The Spin Zone
A viral video by the Australian trick basketball team How Ridiculous demonstrates a property of physics that can make the ball appear to momentarily defy gravity.
NASA's New Pluto Images Point To Geologically Active World
The latest photos show ice plains that appear to be only 100 million years old and a hilly region that could be what is left when surrounding material is eroded away.
Webcast: Sports And Health In America
What are the obstacles that keep adults off the field? How can sports help keep kids and adults in good health? What are the best ways to encourage more widespread and enduring participation?
Can Limited Resources Lead To Better Innovation?
Navi Radjou has spent years studying "jugaad," also known as frugal innovation. While researching emerging markets, he realized that creativity might be the most precious renewable resource.