Talk of the Nation http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5&ft=1&f=5 Journalist Neal Conan leads a productive exchange of ideas and opinions on the issues that dominate the news landscape. From politics and public service to education, religion, music and health care, Talk of the Nation offers call-in listeners the opportunity to join enlightening discussions with decision-makers, authors, academicians and artists from around the world. en Copyright 2012 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_talkofnation_full_75.jpg Talk of the Nation http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5&ft=1&f=5 Monster Turtle Fossil Discovered In Colombian Mine Reporting in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, researchers write of discovering a car-sized turtle they named <em>Carbonemys cofrinii</em>. Edwin Cadena, who found the fossil, describes the giant reptile's lifestyle 60 million years ago, and what it may have dined on--like baby alligators. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709180/monster-turtle-fossil-discovered-in-colombian-mine?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709180/monster-turtle-fossil-discovered-in-colombian-mine?ft=1&f=5 Reporting in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, researchers write of discovering a car-sized turtle they named <em>Carbonemys cofrinii</em>. Edwin Cadena, who found the fossil, describes the giant reptile's lifestyle 60 million years ago, and what it may have dined on--like baby alligators. 720 no Reporting in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, researchers write of discovering a car-sized turtle they named Carbonemys cofrinii. Edwin Cadena, who found the fossil, describes the giant reptile's lifestyle 60 million years ago, and what it may have dined on--like baby alligators.

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]]> Humans, The World's 'Superomnivores' In his book <em>The Omnivorous Mind: Our Evolving Relationship with Food</em>, neuroanthropologist John S. Allen discusses the history of human eating, from foraged foods on the savannah to four-star meals cooked by celebrity chefs, and discusses why crunchy foods like tempura and fried chicken have universal appeal. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709182/humans-the-worlds-superomnivores?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709182/humans-the-worlds-superomnivores?ft=1&f=5 In his book <em>The Omnivorous Mind: Our Evolving Relationship with Food</em>, neuroanthropologist John S. Allen discusses the history of human eating, from foraged foods on the savannah to four-star meals cooked by celebrity chefs, and discusses why crunchy foods like tempura and fried chicken have universal appeal. 1056 no In his book The Omnivorous Mind: Our Evolving Relationship with Food, neuroanthropologist John S. Allen discusses the history of human eating, from foraged foods on the savannah to four-star meals cooked by celebrity chefs, and discusses why crunchy foods like tempura and fried chicken have universal appeal.

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]]> What's The Secret To Great Tomato Flavor? Horticulturalist Harry Klee is on a mission to bring great taste back to the supermarket tomato. To do so, he asks taste-testers to rate the most flavorful fruits, and analyzes each winning variety's chemical profile. Then he uses his 'chemical recipe' to breed high-yield, better-tasting hybrid tomatoes. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709184/whats-the-secret-to-great-tomato-flavor?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709184/whats-the-secret-to-great-tomato-flavor?ft=1&f=5 Horticulturalist Harry Klee is on a mission to bring great taste back to the supermarket tomato. To do so, he asks taste-testers to rate the most flavorful fruits, and analyzes each winning variety's chemical profile. Then he uses his 'chemical recipe' to breed high-yield, better-tasting hybrid tomatoes. 1044 no Horticulturalist Harry Klee is on a mission to bring great taste back to the supermarket tomato. To do so, he asks taste-testers to rate the most flavorful fruits, and analyzes each winning variety's chemical profile. Then he uses his 'chemical recipe' to breed high-yield, better-tasting hybrid tomatoes.

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]]> Tick Talk: Lyme Disease Under The Microscope Banking giant JPMorgan's multibillion-dollar trading loss is blamed on an executive's absence due to Lyme disease. And a mild winter has some scientists predicting a busy tick season ahead. A panel of experts discuss how the infection is contracted, why it's often misdiagnosed and the most effective treatment options. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709186/tick-talk-lyme-disease-under-the-microscope?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709186/tick-talk-lyme-disease-under-the-microscope?ft=1&f=5 Banking giant JPMorgan's multibillion-dollar trading loss is blamed on an executive's absence due to Lyme disease. And a mild winter has some scientists predicting a busy tick season ahead. A panel of experts discuss how the infection is contracted, why it's often misdiagnosed and the most effective treatment options. 1371 no Banking giant JPMorgan's multibillion-dollar trading loss is blamed on an executive's absence due to Lyme disease. And a mild winter has some scientists predicting a busy tick season ahead. A panel of experts discuss how the infection is contracted, why it's often misdiagnosed and the most effective treatment options.

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]]> Breaking Out Of A Web Of Fear Reporting in the <em>Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,</em> researchers write that a brief therapy session with people who had a lifelong phobia of spiders resulted in lasting changes to brain areas that process fear. A panel of experts discuss the results, debilitating fear and ways to overcome it. Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709188/breaking-out-of-a-web-of-fear?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709188/breaking-out-of-a-web-of-fear?ft=1&f=5 Reporting in the <em>Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,</em> researchers write that a brief therapy session with people who had a lifelong phobia of spiders resulted in lasting changes to brain areas that process fear. A panel of experts discuss the results, debilitating fear and ways to overcome it. 1465 no Reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers write that a brief therapy session with people who had a lifelong phobia of spiders resulted in lasting changes to brain areas that process fear. A panel of experts discuss the results, debilitating fear and ways to overcome it.

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]]> Gjelten: How Things Have Changed At The CIA The CIA has faced intense criticism for reporting, incorrectly, that Saddam Hussein's Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten got direct access to CIA analysts to discuss the lessons learned from Iraq, and how they're applying them to a new intelligence target: Iran. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153615277/gjelten-how-things-have-changed-at-the-cia?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153615277/gjelten-how-things-have-changed-at-the-cia?ft=1&f=5 The CIA has faced intense criticism for reporting, incorrectly, that Saddam Hussein's Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten got direct access to CIA analysts to discuss the lessons learned from Iraq, and how they're applying them to a new intelligence target: Iran. 984 no The CIA has faced intense criticism for reporting, incorrectly, that Saddam Hussein's Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten got direct access to CIA analysts to discuss the lessons learned from Iraq, and how they're applying them to a new intelligence target: Iran.

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]]> Changing Hospitals To Treat Patients Better A recent poll found only half of people who have spent time in a hospital in the past year were very satisfied with their care. The rest complained about mistakes, poor communication and unresponsive nurses. But to better serve patients, some hospitals are changing the way they do business. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153614158/changing-hospitals-to-treat-patients-better?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153614158/changing-hospitals-to-treat-patients-better?ft=1&f=5 A recent poll found only half of people who have spent time in a hospital in the past year were very satisfied with their care. The rest complained about mistakes, poor communication and unresponsive nurses. But to better serve patients, some hospitals are changing the way they do business. 1790 no A recent poll found only half of people who have spent time in a hospital in the past year were very satisfied with their care. The rest complained about mistakes, poor communication and unresponsive nurses. But to better serve patients, some hospitals are changing the way they do business.

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]]> Etan Patz News Resurrects Parents' Nightmares New York Police have reported a possible break in the case of Etan Patz, the 6-year-old boy who vanished 33 years ago on his way to school. No one was ever charged in his case, and the episode was a deep personal tragedy for the Patz family. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153614160/etan-patz-news-resurrects-parents-nightmares?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153614160/etan-patz-news-resurrects-parents-nightmares?ft=1&f=5 New York Police have reported a possible break in the case of Etan Patz, the 6-year-old boy who vanished 33 years ago on his way to school. No one was ever charged in his case, and the episode was a deep personal tragedy for the Patz family. 986 no New York Police have reported a possible break in the case of Etan Patz, the 6-year-old boy who vanished 33 years ago on his way to school. No one was ever charged in his case, and the episode was a deep personal tragedy for the Patz family.

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]]> Explaining Economic Inequality Between Nations In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book <em>Guns, Germs and Steel</em>, Jared Diamond looked back over thousands of years of human history to examine fundamental questions behind why some societies built empires while others withered. Diamond now has some new ideas for why vast economic inequalities persist. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153614162/whats-behind-economic-inequality-between-nations?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/24/153614162/whats-behind-economic-inequality-between-nations?ft=1&f=5 In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book <em>Guns, Germs and Steel</em>, Jared Diamond looked back over thousands of years of human history to examine fundamental questions behind why some societies built empires while others withered. Diamond now has some new ideas for why vast economic inequalities persist. 1798 no In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book Guns, Germs and Steel, Jared Diamond looked back over thousands of years of human history to examine fundamental questions behind why some societies built empires while others withered. Diamond now has some new ideas for why vast economic inequalities persist.

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]]> VP Contenders: Pawlenty And Martinez The Republican National Convention is still three months away, and the guessing continues about whom Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, might pick as his running mate. Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and current New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez both make some short lists. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475119/vp-contenders-pawlenty-and-martinez?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475119/vp-contenders-pawlenty-and-martinez?ft=1&f=5 The Republican National Convention is still three months away, and the guessing continues about whom Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, might pick as his running mate. Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and current New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez both make some short lists. 1819 no The Republican National Convention is still three months away, and the guessing continues about whom Mitt Romney, the presumptive nominee, might pick as his running mate. Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and current New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez both make some short lists.

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]]> Couch-Surfing: Global Travel On The Cheap Nearly 4 million people are members of CouchSurfing.org and can find a host in every country — including North Korea — free of charge. <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Patricia Marx became a member recently, and stayed in the homes of seven friendly strangers. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475124/couch-surfing-global-travel-on-the-cheap?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475124/couch-surfing-global-travel-on-the-cheap?ft=1&f=5 Nearly 4 million people are members of CouchSurfing.org and can find a host in every country — including North Korea — free of charge. <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Patricia Marx became a member recently, and stayed in the homes of seven friendly strangers. 1020 no Nearly 4 million people are members of CouchSurfing.org and can find a host in every country — including North Korea — free of charge. New Yorker staff writer Patricia Marx became a member recently, and stayed in the homes of seven friendly strangers.

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]]> Son Discovers Father's Secret Past On A Surfboard Don Waters was 3 when he and his mother were abandoned by his father. Years later, Don's estranged father sent him a copy of a short autobiography he hoped would help his son understand him. Through the stories, Don discovered his father and a shared passion for surfing. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475126/son-discovers-fathers-secret-past-on-a-surfboard?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475126/son-discovers-fathers-secret-past-on-a-surfboard?ft=1&f=5 Don Waters was 3 when he and his mother were abandoned by his father. Years later, Don's estranged father sent him a copy of a short autobiography he hoped would help his son understand him. Through the stories, Don discovered his father and a shared passion for surfing. 1818 no Don Waters was 3 when he and his mother were abandoned by his father. Years later, Don's estranged father sent him a copy of a short autobiography he hoped would help his son understand him. Through the stories, Don discovered his father and a shared passion for surfing.

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]]> Mike Nichols Warns 'Death' May Be His Final Curtain Mike Nichols has won every major entertainment award over a decades-long career that included theater, comedy, television and film. He returned to Broadway directing a revival of <em>Death of a Salesman</em>, which picked up seven Tony nominations. Nichols has warned that the production may be his last. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475131/mike-nichols-warns-death-may-be-his-last-job?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/23/153475131/mike-nichols-warns-death-may-be-his-last-job?ft=1&f=5 Mike Nichols has won every major entertainment award over a decades-long career that included theater, comedy, television and film. He returned to Broadway directing a revival of <em>Death of a Salesman</em>, which picked up seven Tony nominations. Nichols has warned that the production may be his last. 1013 no Mike Nichols has won every major entertainment award over a decades-long career that included theater, comedy, television and film. He returned to Broadway directing a revival of Death of a Salesman, which picked up seven Tony nominations. Nichols has warned that the production may be his last.

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]]> Young Voters, Once Buoyed By Obama, Turn Away In 2004, then-candidate Barack Obama campaigned on a message of hope and gained overwhelming support from young voters. In an op-ed in the <em>Los Angles Times</em>, Neal Gabler writes that many of those young voters are disappointed with his tenure, and they've turned to "DIY politics" instead. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293671/young-voters-once-buoyed-by-obama-turn-away?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293671/young-voters-once-buoyed-by-obama-turn-away?ft=1&f=5 In 2004, then-candidate Barack Obama campaigned on a message of hope and gained overwhelming support from young voters. In an op-ed in the <em>Los Angles Times</em>, Neal Gabler writes that many of those young voters are disappointed with his tenure, and they've turned to "DIY politics" instead. 782 no In 2004, then-candidate Barack Obama campaigned on a message of hope and gained overwhelming support from young voters. In an op-ed in the Los Angles Times, Neal Gabler writes that many of those young voters are disappointed with his tenure, and they've turned to "DIY politics" instead.

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]]> The Definition Of Success For Talks With Iran Negotiators from Iran return to talks Wednesday that President Obama calls a last chance for diplomacy in the standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Representatives from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany, will meet with Iranian negotiators in Baghdad. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293663/the-definition-of-success-for-talks-with-iran?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293663/the-definition-of-success-for-talks-with-iran?ft=1&f=5 Negotiators from Iran return to talks Wednesday that President Obama calls a last chance for diplomacy in the standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Representatives from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany, will meet with Iranian negotiators in Baghdad. 1818 no Negotiators from Iran return to talks Wednesday that President Obama calls a last chance for diplomacy in the standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions. Representatives from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany, will meet with Iranian negotiators in Baghdad.

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]]> Rebuilding Joplin, One Year After Tornadoes At a day of remembrance, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon honored emergency workers, victims and survivors of tornadoes that killed 161 people, and praised the ongoing efforts to rebuild Joplin. Reporter Matt Pearce, who was in Joplin the morning after the tornado, talks about the aftermath of the disaster. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293665/rebuilding-joplin-one-year-after-tornadoes?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293665/rebuilding-joplin-one-year-after-tornadoes?ft=1&f=5 At a day of remembrance, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon honored emergency workers, victims and survivors of tornadoes that killed 161 people, and praised the ongoing efforts to rebuild Joplin. Reporter Matt Pearce, who was in Joplin the morning after the tornado, talks about the aftermath of the disaster. 1001 no At a day of remembrance, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon honored emergency workers, victims and survivors of tornadoes that killed 161 people, and praised the ongoing efforts to rebuild Joplin. Reporter Matt Pearce, who was in Joplin the morning after the tornado, talks about the aftermath of the disaster.

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]]> Letters: Cancer In Your 20s And 'Ex-Gay' Therapy NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments about previous show topics including the challenges of facing cancer in your 20s, and the controversial treatment known as reparative therapy that some argue can reverse homosexuality. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293667/letters-cancer-in-your-20s-and-ex-gay-therapy?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293667/letters-cancer-in-your-20s-and-ex-gay-therapy?ft=1&f=5 NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments about previous show topics including the challenges of facing cancer in your 20s, and the controversial treatment known as reparative therapy that some argue can reverse homosexuality. 220 no NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments about previous show topics including the challenges of facing cancer in your 20s, and the controversial treatment known as reparative therapy that some argue can reverse homosexuality.

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]]> The Ethics Of Compensating Organ Donors Faced with growing shortages of organs, a majority of Americans in an NPR-Thomson Reuters poll say they favor compensating donors in specific circumstances. Federal law currently bans any form of payment and many doctors worry about issues of fairness, exploitation and access. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293669/the-ethics-of-compensating-organ-donors?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/22/153293669/the-ethics-of-compensating-organ-donors?ft=1&f=5 Faced with growing shortages of organs, a majority of Americans in an NPR-Thomson Reuters poll say they favor compensating donors in specific circumstances. Federal law currently bans any form of payment and many doctors worry about issues of fairness, exploitation and access. 1819 no Faced with growing shortages of organs, a majority of Americans in an NPR-Thomson Reuters poll say they favor compensating donors in specific circumstances. Federal law currently bans any form of payment and many doctors worry about issues of fairness, exploitation and access.

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]]> Spitzer's Apology Changes 'Ex-Gay' Debate Dr. Robert Spitzer's research was widely cited by those who conduct conversion therapy as proof that it worked. Dr. Spitzer says his findings were misinterpreted, and apologized. The American Psychological Association has said there is no evidence that it's possible to change sexual orientation. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213796/spitzers-apology-changes-ex-gay-debate?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213796/spitzers-apology-changes-ex-gay-debate?ft=1&f=5 Dr. Robert Spitzer's research was widely cited by those who conduct conversion therapy as proof that it worked. Dr. Spitzer says his findings were misinterpreted, and apologized. The American Psychological Association has said there is no evidence that it's possible to change sexual orientation. 1782 no Dr. Robert Spitzer's research was widely cited by those who conduct conversion therapy as proof that it worked. Dr. Spitzer says his findings were misinterpreted, and apologized. The American Psychological Association has said there is no evidence that it's possible to change sexual orientation.

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]]> Op-Ed: Send Message Of U.S.-NATO Solidarity In recent years, critics have questioned the need for a U.S.-European alliance, originally formed to confront the Soviet Union. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright argues the president and NATO leaders must reaffirm the importance of their union to U.S. security. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213336/op-ed-send-message-of-u-s-nato-solidarity?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213336/op-ed-send-message-of-u-s-nato-solidarity?ft=1&f=5 In recent years, critics have questioned the need for a U.S.-European alliance, originally formed to confront the Soviet Union. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright argues the president and NATO leaders must reaffirm the importance of their union to U.S. security. 1017 no In recent years, critics have questioned the need for a U.S.-European alliance, originally formed to confront the Soviet Union. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright argues the president and NATO leaders must reaffirm the importance of their union to U.S. security.

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]]> Students Find It's Tough To Graduate In Four Years Just over half of students graduate with their bachelor's degrees within six years of enrolling in college, according to recent studies. Educators say many students are reducing semester credit hours to save money, taking time off or dropping out of school all together. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213338/students-find-its-tough-to-graduate-in-four-years?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213338/students-find-its-tough-to-graduate-in-four-years?ft=1&f=5 Just over half of students graduate with their bachelor's degrees within six years of enrolling in college, according to recent studies. Educators say many students are reducing semester credit hours to save money, taking time off or dropping out of school all together. 1815 no Just over half of students graduate with their bachelor's degrees within six years of enrolling in college, according to recent studies. Educators say many students are reducing semester credit hours to save money, taking time off or dropping out of school all together.

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]]> Networks Must Adapt To Decline In TV Viewers Ratings fell precipitously in 2012, especially among the most important audience for television advertisers: younger adults aged 18 to 49. Online viewing continues to grow, but remains a small fraction of total viewership. Bill Carter of the <em>New York Times</em> talks about the changing TV landscape. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213340/networks-must-adapt-to-decline-in-tv-viewers?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/153213340/networks-must-adapt-to-decline-in-tv-viewers?ft=1&f=5 Ratings fell precipitously in 2012, especially among the most important audience for television advertisers: younger adults aged 18 to 49. Online viewing continues to grow, but remains a small fraction of total viewership. Bill Carter of the <em>New York Times</em> talks about the changing TV landscape. 999 no Ratings fell precipitously in 2012, especially among the most important audience for television advertisers: younger adults aged 18 to 49. Online viewing continues to grow, but remains a small fraction of total viewership. Bill Carter of the New York Times talks about the changing TV landscape.

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]]> Planning For A Solar Sky Show On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of fire.' Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015271/planning-for-a-solar-sky-show?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015271/planning-for-a-solar-sky-show?ft=1&f=5 On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of fire.' 496 no On May 20th, skywatchers in the western third of the United States will be treated to an annular solar eclipse, a sight not seen here in 18 years. Dean Regas of the Cincinnati Observatory shares tips for viewing the eclipse, and tells how solar observers can safely get a peek at the elusive 'ring of fire.'

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]]> Stroke Victims Think, Robotic Arm Acts Reporting in <em>Nature,</em> researchers write that two individuals, both paralyzed by stroke, made reach-and-grasp movements using a thought-controlled robotic arm. One participant was even able to a sip a drink by herself. Neuroengineer Dr. Leigh Hochberg discusses the paper and the ongoing trial. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015273/stroke-victims-think-robotic-arm-acts?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015273/stroke-victims-think-robotic-arm-acts?ft=1&f=5 Reporting in <em>Nature,</em> researchers write that two individuals, both paralyzed by stroke, made reach-and-grasp movements using a thought-controlled robotic arm. One participant was even able to a sip a drink by herself. Neuroengineer Dr. Leigh Hochberg discusses the paper and the ongoing trial. 587 no Reporting in Nature, researchers write that two individuals, both paralyzed by stroke, made reach-and-grasp movements using a thought-controlled robotic arm. One participant was even able to a sip a drink by herself. Neuroengineer Dr. Leigh Hochberg discusses the paper and the ongoing trial.

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]]> Rerouting Working Nerves To Restore Hand Function A paralyzed man with a spinal cord injury to the C7 vertebrae is able to move his fingers again. Surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine rerouted working nerves in the patient's upper arms to restore some hand function. Dr. Ida Fox discusses the procedure described in the <em>Journal of Neurosurgery</em>. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015275/rerouting-working-nerves-to-restore-hand-function?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015275/rerouting-working-nerves-to-restore-hand-function?ft=1&f=5 A paralyzed man with a spinal cord injury to the C7 vertebrae is able to move his fingers again. Surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine rerouted working nerves in the patient's upper arms to restore some hand function. Dr. Ida Fox discusses the procedure described in the <em>Journal of Neurosurgery</em>. 712 no A paralyzed man with a spinal cord injury to the C7 vertebrae is able to move his fingers again. Surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine rerouted working nerves in the patient's upper arms to restore some hand function. Dr. Ida Fox discusses the procedure described in the Journal of Neurosurgery.

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]]> On Eve Of Launch, SpaceX Head Talks About Mission SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015277/on-eve-of-launch-spacex-head-talks-about-mission?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015277/on-eve-of-launch-spacex-head-talks-about-mission?ft=1&f=5 SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors. 1050 no SpaceX is set to launch its Dragon spacecraft to rendezvous with the International Space Station this weekend. If successful, it will be the first commercially developed, launched and operated craft to meet the ISS. SpaceX head Elon Musk talks about the launch, and his other project, Tesla Motors.

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]]> From Rooftops And Abandoned Lots, An Urban Harvest From rooftop apiaries in Paris to a vegetable-and-chicken farm in Philadelphia, agriculture has come to the city. Urban farmer Mary Seton Corboy and food writer Jennifer Cockrall-King talk about the future of food in the city. Plus, Tama Matsuoka Wong gives tasty tips for eating garden weeds. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015279/from-rooftops-and-abandoned-lots-an-urban-harvest?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015279/from-rooftops-and-abandoned-lots-an-urban-harvest?ft=1&f=5 From rooftop apiaries in Paris to a vegetable-and-chicken farm in Philadelphia, agriculture has come to the city. Urban farmer Mary Seton Corboy and food writer Jennifer Cockrall-King talk about the future of food in the city. Plus, Tama Matsuoka Wong gives tasty tips for eating garden weeds. 2004 no From rooftop apiaries in Paris to a vegetable-and-chicken farm in Philadelphia, agriculture has come to the city. Urban farmer Mary Seton Corboy and food writer Jennifer Cockrall-King talk about the future of food in the city. Plus, Tama Matsuoka Wong gives tasty tips for eating garden weeds.

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]]> The Itching Question That's More Than Skin Deep Studies show that the power of suggestion can induce itchiness — but scientists don't know what this irritation is, what causes it, or why it feels so good to cure. Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals of Improbable Research, talks about how talking about the science of itches might have you scratching right now. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015281/the-itching-question-thats-more-than-skin-deep?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/18/153015281/the-itching-question-thats-more-than-skin-deep?ft=1&f=5 Studies show that the power of suggestion can induce itchiness — but scientists don't know what this irritation is, what causes it, or why it feels so good to cure. Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals of Improbable Research, talks about how talking about the science of itches might have you scratching right now. 837 no Studies show that the power of suggestion can induce itchiness — but scientists don't know what this irritation is, what causes it, or why it feels so good to cure. Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals of Improbable Research, talks about how talking about the science of itches might have you scratching right now.

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]]> If Greece Starts Dominoes Falling, What's Next? If the Greek economy collapses, economists fear it could lead to a chain reaction that engulfs Spain, Portugal, Italy and other EU countries with fragile economies. While some experts argue doomsday scenarios are overblown, others believe the consequences would be chaotic and far-reaching. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/17/152927640/if-greece-starts-dominoes-falling-whats-next?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/17/152927640/if-greece-starts-dominoes-falling-whats-next?ft=1&f=5 If the Greek economy collapses, economists fear it could lead to a chain reaction that engulfs Spain, Portugal, Italy and other EU countries with fragile economies. While some experts argue doomsday scenarios are overblown, others believe the consequences would be chaotic and far-reaching. 1795 no If the Greek economy collapses, economists fear it could lead to a chain reaction that engulfs Spain, Portugal, Italy and other EU countries with fragile economies. While some experts argue doomsday scenarios are overblown, others believe the consequences would be chaotic and far-reaching.

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]]> Facebook Users Should Expect Changes After IPO Facebook hopes to raise more than $100 billion in its initial public stock offering. In a piece at Slate.com, tech columnist Farhad Manjoo warns that Facebook users can expect to see changes, including lots more ads. But he warns the company must balance profit seeking with the desires of users. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/17/152927642/facebook-users-should-expect-changes-after-ipo?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/17/152927642/facebook-users-should-expect-changes-after-ipo?ft=1&f=5 Facebook hopes to raise more than $100 billion in its initial public stock offering. In a piece at Slate.com, tech columnist Farhad Manjoo warns that Facebook users can expect to see changes, including lots more ads. But he warns the company must balance profit seeking with the desires of users. 1000 no Facebook hopes to raise more than $100 billion in its initial public stock offering. In a piece at Slate.com, tech columnist Farhad Manjoo warns that Facebook users can expect to see changes, including lots more ads. But he warns the company must balance profit seeking with the desires of users.

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