Albuquerque

June 14, 2017

Iraqi musician Rahim AlHaj tells us a powerful story about his song "Running Boy." It's part of The World's new partnership with Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Business

US nuclear weapons contractor has agreed to pay millions for misuse of federal funds

The Center for Public Integrity

August 24, 2015

The Sandia Corporation has agreed to reimburse the Energy Department after allegedly spending federal funds on lobbying instead of national security.

Belief

The US has a wide variety of mosques, and these two guys have seen a lot of them

The World

August 27, 2014

Aman Ali and his friend Bassam Tariq know how diverse the Muslim community is- a couple years ago, they criss-crossed the US and visited a different mosque every day for a month. Aman says the Muslim communities he met with are as diverse as America itself- and the mosques are just as unique.

A Look Inside the World of the ICU

The Takeaway

May 15, 2013

Environment

New research survey suggests urban trees are on the decline

Living on Earth

March 16, 2012

Research from the U.S. Forest Service found that in 19 of 20 U.S. cities surveyed, urban trees are on the decline. The vital piece of urban infrastructure are declining an average of three percent per year.

Environment

As temperatures rise, humans and nature will both have to adapt

Living on Earth

December 26, 2011

With rising temperatures, more precipitation and more fierce storms, civilization will have to change how it works. It'll be catching up with the animals, which are already making changes.

Arts, Culture & Media

Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad

Studio 360

July 01, 2011

"I am amazed that this show is on the air – constantly amazed – because on paper this show shouldn't work," Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan told Kurt Andersen. It's no wonder he feels that way.

Environment

How video gaming could be good for you

The Takeaway

November 20, 2009

A host of new studies show that video gaming might actually improve visual skills and increase brain capacity.

Environment

Is video gaming good for you?

The Takeaway

November 05, 2009

A host of new studies show that gaming might actually be good for your health. We talk with technology writer Clive Thompson and our tech contributor Baratunde Thurston.

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Living on Earth

May 30, 1997

Albuquerque

'Letters from Iraq' told through music

US nuclear weapons contractor has agreed to pay millions for misuse of federal funds

The US has a wide variety of mosques, and these two guys have seen a lot of them

A Look Inside the World of the ICU

New research survey suggests urban trees are on the decline

As temperatures rise, humans and nature will both have to adapt

Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad

How video gaming could be good for you

Is video gaming good for you?

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