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Space
Is Another Moon Mission Written In The Stars?
December 7, 2012 It's been 40 years since NASA launched Apollo 17, its final human mission to the moon. The commander of that mission says he'd love to give up his claim to fame as "the last man on the moon" but concedes that it probably won't happen in his lifetime. And future trips might be run by companies in the private sector.
Music
Make Your Mark On Austin's Music Map
December 5, 2012 Residents of Austin, Texas, like to think of their city as the live music capital of the world. A new effort is putting some of the city's well-known and surprising venues on an interactive map. Host Michel Martin learns more from Delaney Hall, one of the producers of the Austin Music Map.
The Picture Show
Are You Done With That? Photographing The Results Of Your Good Will
December 5, 2012 What becomes of the stuff we donate? Photographer Wesley Law got access to a Goodwill Outlet store in St. Louis to make photos of giant piles of your castoffs.
The Salt
Caught: Lobster Cannibals Captured On Film Along Maine Coast
December 3, 2012 Gotcha! An underwater camera caught large Maine lobsters gobbling up their younger brethren along the coastline. Biologists think this turn to cannibalism may be due to a recent spike in the Maine's lobster population, combined with a decrease in the numbers of their natural predators.
The Picture Show
Portraits of Albinism: Letting An Inner Light Shine
November 30, 2012 Photographer Jacquelyn Martin explores issues of race, identity and beauty in a portrait series on Tanzanian people with albinism.
The Picture Show
In Search Of Sunrise: A Photographer Heads To Farm School
November 22, 2012 Erik Jacobs took a leap of faith when he gave up photojournalism for Farm School. Now he is combining his two passions to tell the story of where your food comes from.
The Picture Show
The Art Of Chinese Propaganda
November 9, 2012 A treasure-trove of Mao-era propaganda posters is housed in an unmarked basement museum in Shanghai.
The Picture Show
School's Out ... Forever?
November 8, 2012 Photographer Allison V. Smith finds beauty in the abandoned spaces of Dallas' shuttered schools.
The Picture Show
Voting In Your Swim Trunks: Why Not?
November 6, 2012 There are many diverse ways to vote around the world; see a gallery of just a few.
The Picture Show
Where's The Oddest Place To Vote? Let's Take a Poll
November 5, 2012 Photographer Ryan Donnell visits bakeries, bars and barber shops to find the strangest places Americans vote.
The Salt
The Truth About Nepal's Blood-Drinking Festivals
October 31, 2012 The name is pretty grisly. But these annual or semi-annual festivals, which involve yak blood and take place high in the mist-wrapped highlands of Nepal, reflect the complex relationship that Buddhists have with eating meat.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
PHOTOS: The Day After Superstorm Sandy
October 30, 2012 Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast on Monday leaving hundreds of thousands without power and causing millions of dollars of damage.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Photos From Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012 Photos from Hurricane Sandy
China: Change Or Crisis
TIMELINE: China Under Communist Rule
October 29, 2012 Follow major points in the recent history of modern China's history, from the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to a recent political scandal that has rocked the ruling Communist Party.
The Salt
Lasagna Cupcakes, Anyone? Science Says We Can't Get Enough Mini Stuff
October 26, 2012 From lasagna and chicken potpies to grilled cheese and mac n' cheese, American's favorite dishes are going mini — in a cupcake shape. Is this just an excuse to eat comfort food with our fingers, or does it speak more deeply about Americans' need to connect and control what we consume?
