Story of the Day

Lance Armstrong (left) and Tyler Hamilton compete in the 90th Tour de France in 2003. Hamilton later testified in the doping case brought against Armstrong and the U.S. Postal cycling team.

Athletes Chased By Technology In The Sport Of Anti-Doping

7:59pm May 10, 2014

by NPR Staff

As testing for doping in sports becomes more sophisticated, so do the drugs. Looking at the recent history of cycling can make you wonder how many cheaters continue to slip by undetected.

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(From left) Incandescent, CFL and LED light bulbs. Many people are finding that choosing the right light bulb has a steep learning curve.

In The Dark About Picking A Light Bulb? This FAQ Can Help

9:23pm May 07, 2014

by NPR Staff

It used to be easy to buy a light bulb. But the transition to more energy-efficient lighting means choosing from an array of products. We help you navigate the world of the 21st century light bulb.

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California's intense drought has increased the risk of wildfire, and also made it more difficult for fire crews to safely conduct controlled burns.

National

Amid Statewide Drought, California Races To Burn Wildfire Fuel

6:19pm May 04, 2014

by NPR Staff

Officials are trying to protect fire-prone areas by targeting the grasses, brush and trees that fires feed off of. But until recently, conditions for controlled burning have been too dangerous.

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After the University of Michigan increased its efforts to prevent sexual assaults on campus, reports increased by 113 percent.

National

Campus Rape Reports Are Up, And Assaults Aren't The Only Reason

7:04pm April 30, 2014

by Joseph Shapiro

Data from the Department of Education show an increase in sexual assault reports, but college officials say new federal guidelines are helping more students come forward.

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This mako shark looks like its ancient ancestors, but it's probably evolved to be even more terrifying.

Science

New Fossil Takes A Bite Out Of Theory That Sharks Barely Evolved

12:59pm April 30, 2014

by Geoff Brumfiel

A 325 million-year-old fossil find shows that the gill structures of modern sharks are actually quite different from their ancient ancestors.

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Should you fear a chemical inside metal food containers like the ones that hold beans? Government scientists say no.

Health & Safety

Maybe That BPA In Your Canned Food Isn't So Bad After All

12:39pm April 30, 2014

by Jon Hamilton

There's been lots of debate about whether tiny amounts of the chemical have the potential to cause health problems. A new FDA study supports a previous conclusion that the chemical is safe for people.

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Relatives carry a casket bearing the body of a Mount Everest avalanche victim for cremation in Kathmandu on Monday.

World News

Fear For Sherpas' Future Grows With Each Climbing Tragedy

9:42am April 30, 2014

by Arun Venugopal

Sherpas have a great reputation as the world's best climbers. But when something goes wrong up in the mountains, it deeply affects the small ethnic group and its communities around the world.

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Samuel Habib, seen here at 3 years old, sits in his supportive corner chair in class. Samuel, who has cerebral palsy, is now 14 and is headed to high school. Dan Habib, Samuel's father, is an advocate for inclusion and made a film about his son called Inc

Learning With Disabilities: One Effort To Shake Up The Classroom

9:54am April 28, 2014

by NPR Staff

The traditional special education model keeps kids with disabilities separate from their peers for much of the day. But a few educators and advocates are pushing for something different.

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MidAmerican Energy's wind farm in Adair, Iowa. Facebook is working with MidAmerican to build a similar wind farm near Wellsburg, Iowa, where it will help power Facebook's planned data center.

Searching The Planet To Find Power For The Cloud

9:55am April 23, 2014

by Steve Henn

The quest for cheap, reliable electricity to power enormous cloud computing facilities is sending tech companies to the ends of the earth.

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Admirers ask Gabriel Garcia Marquez -- seated alongside his wife, Mercedes Barcha -- to sign books in Santa Marta, Colombia, in 2007.

Books
Arts

Writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Who Gave Voice To Latin America, Dies

8:06pm April 17, 2014

by Mandalit del Barco

The master of magic realism was the region's best-known writer. His novels were filled with miraculous events and characters; love and madness; wars, dreams and death. He died Thursday at 87.

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