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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
One hundred years ago, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., became the unlikely stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history, over the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution.
New Springsteen box set offers unheard treasures for fans
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Caryn Rose about the surprises and treasures in the new Bruce Springsteen box set release this week.
KPBS's podcast Port of Entry explores the borderlands between Tijuana and San Diego
by Scott Detrow
KPBS's podcast Port of Entry about the borderlands between Tijuana and San Diego explores the complexities of "life on the line."
What makes a great movie premise that sticks with you?
by Ryan Benk
NPR's Andrew Limbong leads a conversation about what constitutes a great premise for a movie - and why a good one sticks with you, even if the film doesn't.
A compelling new documentary reveals the full life of the iconic astronaut Sally Ride
by Scott Detrow
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cristina Costantini, director of the new documentary, "Sally," about the life of astronaut Sally Ride.
Pilgrims and clergy gather in remote Alaska village to canonize first Yup'ik saint
by Evan Erickson
The Orthodox Christian tradition is strong in the tiny village of Kwethluk, Alaska. It recently welcomed clergy and pilgrims from around the world to canonize a local midwife and healer as a saint.
People say they've faced withdrawals from SSRIs. They want recognition and research
A growing number of people who take SSRIs are saying they've suffered difficult withdrawal symptoms from long-term use, including dysphoria and sexual dysfunction.
This week in science: the power of a nap, planet birth and how wildfires affect water
by Emily Kwong
NPR's science podcast Short Wave shares how taking a nap can deliver a eureka moment, a new picture of a planet right after it was born, and how wildfires can affect water quality – after the fires stop burning.
These drag artists know how to turn climate activism into a joyful blowout
In the Bay Area, a number of drag artists have started incorporating climate action into their performances. They say the art form is a natural vehicle for the message, given its roots in activism.
SCOTUS says parents can opt kids out of lessons with LGBTQ+ characters. What's next?
by Ailsa Chang
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Stanford law professor Jeffrey Fisher about the Supreme Court ruling that parents have the right to remove their kids from class when books with LGBTQ+ themes are used.
People in Minnesota say goodbye to slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband
Slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark will be buried Saturday as the public still grapples with the aftermath of the shocking political assassination a couple weeks ago.
Microsoft Windows' iconic blue screen of death is being retired
by Jeanette Woods
It usually happens to your computer right in the middle of something important: The dreaded Microsoft Windows blue error screen. Now Microsoft is retiring the blue screen of death for a new color.