Explaining The Celestial Logistics Of The Winter Solstice
Why doesn't the winter solstice have the earliest sunset of the year? NPR's Ari Shapiro explores that and other fun celestial news with NPR blogger Adam Frank.
Science
Wind Power Continues Steady Growth Across The U.S.
The wind power industry is celebrating a milestone in November: 70 gigawatts of generating capacity. Researchers say that's enough to power 19 million homes.
WATCH: Obama Insists Climate Deal Will Outlast GOP 'Climate Denial'
With a Paris climate agreement just over a week old, President Obama is singling out the GOP on climate change in an interview with NPR.
You Should Watch The Way You Punctuate Your Text Messages — Period
These days, every character counts — nowhere more than at the end of your text messages. Researchers have found that punctuating a text with a period can make it seem as if you're being insincere.
Perfect Pumpkin Pie: One Woman's Quest For Custard, Crust — And Glory
Great pumpkin pie is elusive. You could end up with a soggy crust or a grainy filling. For months, reporter Maanvi Singh has been on a journey to learn the art and science of the ideal pie.
How San Diego Will Hold Up Its Green Transition Promise
Last week, San Diego's city council voted to transition to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2035, becoming the first major American city to enter a legally binding agreement to do so.
Coloradans Will Put Single-Payer Health Care To A Vote
Colorado voters made the state the first to legalize recreational pot. In 2016, a ballot initiative could establish another first: a single-payer health system that provides universal coverage.
The Neuroscience Of Musical Perception, Bass Guitars And Drake
Recent research hints at how the human brain is uniquely able to recognize and enjoy music. Timing in your brain is nearly everything.
Studying Youth Culture
SciWorks Radio is a production of 88.5 WFDD and SciWorks, the Science
Kaiser Permanente's New Medical School Will Focus On Teamwork
The California-based health care provider plans to enroll its first students in 2019. It's the latest of 20 U.S. medical schools opened in the past decade to boost the number of primary care doctors.