Talk of the Nation

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 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 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 Resetting the Theory of Time Generations of physicists have claimed that time is an illusion. But not all agree. In his book <em>Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe</em>, theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that time exists--and he says time is key to understanding the evolution of the universe. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775924/resetting-the-theory-of-time?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775924/resetting-the-theory-of-time?ft=1&f=5 Generations of physicists have claimed that time is an illusion. But not all agree. In his book <em>Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe</em>, theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that time exists--and he says time is key to understanding the evolution of the universe. 1262 no Generations of physicists have claimed that time is an illusion. But not all agree. In his book Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe, theoretical physicist Lee Smolin argues that time exists--and he says time is key to understanding the evolution of the universe.

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]]> Researchers Report Cloning Advance For Producing Stem Cells Scientists reported this week in the journal <em>Cell</em> that they had used somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create a source of embryonic stem cells from the skin cells of a patient. George Daley, director of the stem cell transplantation program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center discuss the research. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775918/researchers-report-cloning-advance-for-producing-stem-cells?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775918/researchers-report-cloning-advance-for-producing-stem-cells?ft=1&f=5 Scientists reported this week in the journal <em>Cell</em> that they had used somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create a source of embryonic stem cells from the skin cells of a patient. George Daley, director of the stem cell transplantation program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center discuss the research. 1211 no Scientists reported this week in the journal Cell that they had used somatic cell nuclear transfer techniques to create a source of embryonic stem cells from the skin cells of a patient. George Daley, director of the stem cell transplantation program at Boston Children's Hospital, and Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center discuss the research.

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]]> Insects May Be The Taste Of The Next Generation, Report Says A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says insects offer a huge potential for improving the world's food security. Peter Menzel, co-author of <em>Man Eating Bugs</em>, describes some insect-based cuisine and the western aversion to creepy-crawly snacks. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775920/insects-may-be-the-taste-of-the-next-generation-report-says?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775920/insects-may-be-the-taste-of-the-next-generation-report-says?ft=1&f=5 A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says insects offer a huge potential for improving the world's food security. Peter Menzel, co-author of <em>Man Eating Bugs</em>, describes some insect-based cuisine and the western aversion to creepy-crawly snacks. 1252 no A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says insects offer a huge potential for improving the world's food security. Peter Menzel, co-author of Man Eating Bugs, describes some insect-based cuisine and the western aversion to creepy-crawly snacks.

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]]> Desktop Diaries: Daniel Kahneman Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman is the latest subject in our <em>Desktop Diaries</em> series, although he has no desk. Kahneman, professor emeritus at Princeton University, won the Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2002 for his research with the late Amos Tversky on our sometimes irrational intuitions and how they affect decision-making. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775922/desktop-diaries-daniel-kahneman?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775922/desktop-diaries-daniel-kahneman?ft=1&f=5 Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman is the latest subject in our <em>Desktop Diaries</em> series, although he has no desk. Kahneman, professor emeritus at Princeton University, won the Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2002 for his research with the late Amos Tversky on our sometimes irrational intuitions and how they affect decision-making. 424 no Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman is the latest subject in our Desktop Diaries series, although he has no desk. Kahneman, professor emeritus at Princeton University, won the Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2002 for his research with the late Amos Tversky on our sometimes irrational intuitions and how they affect decision-making.

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]]> When Great Scientists Got It Wrong In <em>Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein</em>, astrophysicist Mario Livio explores the colossal errors committed by scientific greats, from chemist Linus Pauling's botched model of DNA, to Charles Darwin's failure to understand genetics--the very mechanism of natural selection. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775928/when-great-scientists-got-it-wrong?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184775928/when-great-scientists-got-it-wrong?ft=1&f=5 In <em>Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein</em>, astrophysicist Mario Livio explores the colossal errors committed by scientific greats, from chemist Linus Pauling's botched model of DNA, to Charles Darwin's failure to understand genetics--the very mechanism of natural selection. 1626 no In Brilliant Blunders: From Darwin to Einstein, astrophysicist Mario Livio explores the colossal errors committed by scientific greats, from chemist Linus Pauling's botched model of DNA, to Charles Darwin's failure to understand genetics--the very mechanism of natural selection.

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]]> Will Strong Summer Travel Be A Turning Point For Airlines? As the summer travel season approaches, air travel provides a barometer for the health of the U.S. economy — and airlines report they're having a good year. After years of financial troubles, industry representatives hope U.S. travelers are more willing to fly. NPR senior business editor Marilyn Geewax explains what summer travel tells us about the health of the economy. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524662/will-strong-summer-travel-be-a-turning-point-for-airlines?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524662/will-strong-summer-travel-be-a-turning-point-for-airlines?ft=1&f=5 As the summer travel season approaches, air travel provides a barometer for the health of the U.S. economy — and airlines report they're having a good year. After years of financial troubles, industry representatives hope U.S. travelers are more willing to fly. NPR senior business editor Marilyn Geewax explains what summer travel tells us about the health of the economy. 1016 no As the summer travel season approaches, air travel provides a barometer for the health of the U.S. economy — and airlines report they're having a good year. After years of financial troubles, industry representatives hope U.S. travelers are more willing to fly. NPR senior business editor Marilyn Geewax explains what summer travel tells us about the health of the economy.

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]]> Managing The $30 Million 'One Fund' To Aid Boston Victims Days after the marathon bombing, officials established the One Fund for Boston to assist victims and their families. Attorney Ken Feinberg, who managed similar funds after Sept. 11 and Virginia Tech and is managing this fund, says there's no easy way to decide who gets how much of the $30 million that's been donated. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184524656&ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184524656&ft=1&f=5 Days after the marathon bombing, officials established the One Fund for Boston to assist victims and their families. Attorney Ken Feinberg, who managed similar funds after Sept. 11 and Virginia Tech and is managing this fund, says there's no easy way to decide who gets how much of the $30 million that's been donated. 1819 no Days after the marathon bombing, officials established the One Fund for Boston to assist victims and their families. Attorney Ken Feinberg, who managed similar funds after Sept. 11 and Virginia Tech and is managing this fund, says there's no easy way to decide who gets how much of the $30 million that's been donated.

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]]> Ex-Ambassador To Iraq Weighs In On Talking To 'Monsters' As the death toll in Syria climbs and critics blast the Obama administration for not taking more decisive action, former ambassador Christopher Hill points instead to a failure of diplomacy in an op-ed in the <em>New York Times</em>. Hill talks about what the U.S. faces in facilitating talks between the regime and Syrian rebels. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524658/ex-ambassador-to-iraq-weighs-in-on-talking-to-monsters?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524658/ex-ambassador-to-iraq-weighs-in-on-talking-to-monsters?ft=1&f=5 As the death toll in Syria climbs and critics blast the Obama administration for not taking more decisive action, former ambassador Christopher Hill points instead to a failure of diplomacy in an op-ed in the <em>New York Times</em>. Hill talks about what the U.S. faces in facilitating talks between the regime and Syrian rebels. 1016 no As the death toll in Syria climbs and critics blast the Obama administration for not taking more decisive action, former ambassador Christopher Hill points instead to a failure of diplomacy in an op-ed in the New York Times. Hill talks about what the U.S. faces in facilitating talks between the regime and Syrian rebels.

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]]> Looking Ahead With The Wonders Of Krulwich In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, NPR science correspondent and Radiolab co-host Robert Krulwich talks about reporting on big ideas in imaginative ways, the old days at NPR and what he's wondering about today. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524660/looking-ahead-with-the-wonders-of-krulwich?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184524660/looking-ahead-with-the-wonders-of-krulwich?ft=1&f=5 In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, NPR science correspondent and Radiolab co-host Robert Krulwich talks about reporting on big ideas in imaginative ways, the old days at NPR and what he's wondering about today. 1820 no In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, NPR science correspondent and Radiolab co-host Robert Krulwich talks about reporting on big ideas in imaginative ways, the old days at NPR and what he's wondering about today.

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]]> Treadmill Desks And The Benefits Of 'Walking Alive' <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232468/treadmill-desks-and-the-benefits-of-walking-alive?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232468/treadmill-desks-and-the-benefits-of-walking-alive?ft=1&f=5 <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work. 1013 no New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean has spent years trying to find the right desk chair. She considered a pricy museum-worthy chair, a kneeling chair and a yoga ball before ditching the seat altogether for a treadmill desk — and discovering the health benefits of moving at work.

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]]> Looking Ahead: Chris Hedges On Poverty, Politics, U.S. Culture In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former <em>New York Times</em> Middle East bureau chief Chris Hedges talks about the decisions that led him on his career path, and where he sees the country going in the next decade. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232470/looking-ahead-chris-hedges-on-poverty-politics-u-s-culture?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232470/looking-ahead-chris-hedges-on-poverty-politics-u-s-culture?ft=1&f=5 In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former <em>New York Times</em> Middle East bureau chief Chris Hedges talks about the decisions that led him on his career path, and where he sees the country going in the next decade. 1819 no In the latest installment of our "Looking Ahead" series, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former New York Times Middle East bureau chief Chris Hedges talks about the decisions that led him on his career path, and where he sees the country going in the next decade.

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]]> Analyzing The Language Of Suicide Notes To Help Save Lives About a third of people who attempt suicide leave a note. John Pestian and others at Cincinnati Children's Hospital are merging psychology and computer analysis to see if such notes can help diagnose suicidal tendencies in the living. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232472/analyzing-the-language-of-suicide-notes-to-help-save-lives?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232472/analyzing-the-language-of-suicide-notes-to-help-save-lives?ft=1&f=5 About a third of people who attempt suicide leave a note. John Pestian and others at Cincinnati Children's Hospital are merging psychology and computer analysis to see if such notes can help diagnose suicidal tendencies in the living. 1015 no About a third of people who attempt suicide leave a note. John Pestian and others at Cincinnati Children's Hospital are merging psychology and computer analysis to see if such notes can help diagnose suicidal tendencies in the living.

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]]> The White House Under Fire And The Democratic Party's Future As questions linger about the official response to the Benghazi attack, the White House faces new challenges related to probes by the IRS and the Justice Department. Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the week in politics and the future of the Democratic Party with former DNC chair Howard Dean. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232466/the-white-house-under-fire-and-the-future-of-the-democratic-party?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184232466/the-white-house-under-fire-and-the-future-of-the-democratic-party?ft=1&f=5 As questions linger about the official response to the Benghazi attack, the White House faces new challenges related to probes by the IRS and the Justice Department. Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the week in politics and the future of the Democratic Party with former DNC chair Howard Dean. 1817 no As questions linger about the official response to the Benghazi attack, the White House faces new challenges related to probes by the IRS and the Justice Department. Political Junkie Ken Rudin discusses the week in politics and the future of the Democratic Party with former DNC chair Howard Dean.

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]]> The Legacy Of Gen. Ridgway And America's War In Korea The ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula is the legacy of the Korean War, which helps explain relations between the north and south. In a new book, historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses how the strategies of U.S. Gen. Matthew Ridgway helped to turn around what appeared to be "a lost war." Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950904/the-legacy-of-gen-ridgway-and-americas-war-in-korea?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950904/the-legacy-of-gen-ridgway-and-americas-war-in-korea?ft=1&f=5 The ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula is the legacy of the Korean War, which helps explain relations between the north and south. In a new book, historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses how the strategies of U.S. Gen. Matthew Ridgway helped to turn around what appeared to be "a lost war." 1820 no The ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula is the legacy of the Korean War, which helps explain relations between the north and south. In a new book, historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses how the strategies of U.S. Gen. Matthew Ridgway helped to turn around what appeared to be "a lost war."

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]]> Letters: New Orleans, Buzz Aldrin NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950902/letters-new-orleans-buzz-aldrin?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950902/letters-new-orleans-buzz-aldrin?ft=1&f=5 NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. 299 no NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

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]]> The Promise And Limitations Of Telemedicine Telemedicine is nothing new, but advancements in technology have made it even more widely available. Neurologists can now treat Parkinson's patients from miles away, therapists can reach service members overseas, and general practitioners can work in rural areas without actually going there at all. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950898/the-promise-and-limitations-of-telemedicine?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950898/the-promise-and-limitations-of-telemedicine?ft=1&f=5 Telemedicine is nothing new, but advancements in technology have made it even more widely available. Neurologists can now treat Parkinson's patients from miles away, therapists can reach service members overseas, and general practitioners can work in rural areas without actually going there at all. 1819 no Telemedicine is nothing new, but advancements in technology have made it even more widely available. Neurologists can now treat Parkinson's patients from miles away, therapists can reach service members overseas, and general practitioners can work in rural areas without actually going there at all.

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]]> Neil Gaiman Turns His Grad Speech Into 'Good Art' Neil Gaiman's new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of Philadelphia's University of the Arts. When life gets tough, he told them, "make good art." It's advice that served him well when he turned a failed '90s TV series into the "much-loved" novel <em>Neverwhere.</em> Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950906/author-neil-gaiman-on-making-good-art?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950906/author-neil-gaiman-on-making-good-art?ft=1&f=5 Neil Gaiman's new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of Philadelphia's University of the Arts. When life gets tough, he told them, "make good art." It's advice that served him well when he turned a failed '90s TV series into the "much-loved" novel <em>Neverwhere.</em> 1020 no Neil Gaiman's new book is based on a speech he delivered to graduates of Philadelphia's University of the Arts. When life gets tough, he told them, "make good art." It's advice that served him well when he turned a failed '90s TV series into the "much-loved" novel Neverwhere.

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]]> Guatemalan Dictator's Genocide Conviction A First Last week's guilty verdict makes former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt the first head of state to be convicted of genocide by a national court in the country where the crimes took place. American University law professor Diane Orentlicher examines the significance of Montt's conviction. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950900/guatemalan-dictators-genocide-conviction-a-first?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950900/guatemalan-dictators-genocide-conviction-a-first?ft=1&f=5 Last week's guilty verdict makes former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt the first head of state to be convicted of genocide by a national court in the country where the crimes took place. American University law professor Diane Orentlicher examines the significance of Montt's conviction. 690 no Last week's guilty verdict makes former dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt the first head of state to be convicted of genocide by a national court in the country where the crimes took place. American University law professor Diane Orentlicher examines the significance of Montt's conviction.

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]]> Bangladesh Reveals Uphill Battle For Fair Trade Clothes Retailers are under pressure after a building collapse killed more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh. But global demand for inexpensive clothing shows no sign of abating. <em>The New York Times</em>' Steven Greenhouse and Elizabeth Cline, author of <em>Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion</em>, unravel the prospects for improved safety in the garment industry. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659323/bangladesh-reveals-uphill-battle-for-fair-trade-clothes?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659323/bangladesh-reveals-uphill-battle-for-fair-trade-clothes?ft=1&f=5 Retailers are under pressure after a building collapse killed more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh. But global demand for inexpensive clothing shows no sign of abating. <em>The New York Times</em>' Steven Greenhouse and Elizabeth Cline, author of <em>Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion</em>, unravel the prospects for improved safety in the garment industry. 1819 no Retailers are under pressure after a building collapse killed more than 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh. But global demand for inexpensive clothing shows no sign of abating. The New York Times' Steven Greenhouse and Elizabeth Cline, author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, unravel the prospects for improved safety in the garment industry.

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]]> Drawing Security Lessons From Benghazi Mission Attack The debate continues over the handling of the September attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. But retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says some important lessons have already been learned about strengthening diplomatic security and inter-agency communication. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659329/drawing-security-lessons-from-benghazi-mission-attack?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659329/drawing-security-lessons-from-benghazi-mission-attack?ft=1&f=5 The debate continues over the handling of the September attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. But retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says some important lessons have already been learned about strengthening diplomatic security and inter-agency communication. 1014 no The debate continues over the handling of the September attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. But retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says some important lessons have already been learned about strengthening diplomatic security and inter-agency communication.

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]]> Why We Can't Look Away From True-Life Courtroom Dramas The trial of Jodi Arias, convicted of murdering her boyfriend, has become a national media sensation. Former <em>Law and Order</em> producer Robert Nathan and authors Laura Lippman and Walter Mosley explore why Americans are so drawn to real-life courtroom dramas. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659327/why-we-cant-look-away-from-true-life-courtroom-dramas?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659327/why-we-cant-look-away-from-true-life-courtroom-dramas?ft=1&f=5 The trial of Jodi Arias, convicted of murdering her boyfriend, has become a national media sensation. Former <em>Law and Order</em> producer Robert Nathan and authors Laura Lippman and Walter Mosley explore why Americans are so drawn to real-life courtroom dramas. 1819 no The trial of Jodi Arias, convicted of murdering her boyfriend, has become a national media sensation. Former Law and Order producer Robert Nathan and authors Laura Lippman and Walter Mosley explore why Americans are so drawn to real-life courtroom dramas.

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]]> Understanding Tax-Exempt Status The IRS is under fire for singling out conservative organizations applying for charitable status for extra scrutiny. Associated Press reporter Stephen Ohlemacher, who broke the story, explains tax-exempt status and what kinds of organizations do and do not qualify. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659325/understanding-tax-exempt-status?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/13/183659325/understanding-tax-exempt-status?ft=1&f=5 The IRS is under fire for singling out conservative organizations applying for charitable status for extra scrutiny. Associated Press reporter Stephen Ohlemacher, who broke the story, explains tax-exempt status and what kinds of organizations do and do not qualify. 1016 no The IRS is under fire for singling out conservative organizations applying for charitable status for extra scrutiny. Associated Press reporter Stephen Ohlemacher, who broke the story, explains tax-exempt status and what kinds of organizations do and do not qualify.

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]]> Microexpressions: More Than Meets The Eye David Matsumoto, a psychology professor at San Francisco State University, trains national security officials and police officers to recognize "microexpressions"--fleeting, split-second flashes of emotion across someone's face. Matsumoto says those subtle cues may reveal how an interview subject is feeling, helping officials to hone their line of questioning. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861380/microexpressions-more-than-meets-the-eye?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861380/microexpressions-more-than-meets-the-eye?ft=1&f=5 David Matsumoto, a psychology professor at San Francisco State University, trains national security officials and police officers to recognize "microexpressions"--fleeting, split-second flashes of emotion across someone's face. Matsumoto says those subtle cues may reveal how an interview subject is feeling, helping officials to hone their line of questioning. 1413 no David Matsumoto, a psychology professor at San Francisco State University, trains national security officials and police officers to recognize "microexpressions"--fleeting, split-second flashes of emotion across someone's face. Matsumoto says those subtle cues may reveal how an interview subject is feeling, helping officials to hone their line of questioning.

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]]> The Myth Of Multitasking How long can you go without checking email, or glancing at your smartphone? Clifford Nass, a psychology professor at Stanford University, says today's nonstop multitasking actually wastes more time than it saves--and he says there's evidence it may be killing our concentration and creativity too. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861382/the-myth-of-multitasking?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861382/the-myth-of-multitasking?ft=1&f=5 How long can you go without checking email, or glancing at your smartphone? Clifford Nass, a psychology professor at Stanford University, says today's nonstop multitasking actually wastes more time than it saves--and he says there's evidence it may be killing our concentration and creativity too. 1091 no How long can you go without checking email, or glancing at your smartphone? Clifford Nass, a psychology professor at Stanford University, says today's nonstop multitasking actually wastes more time than it saves--and he says there's evidence it may be killing our concentration and creativity too.

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]]> Exploring An Ever-Expanding Universe Saul Perlmutter shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics for his discovery that the universe was expanding at an accelerating rate. Perlmutter explains how supernovae and other astronomical artifacts are used to measure the expansion rate, and explains what physicists are learning about "dark energy" — the mysterious entity thought to be driving the acceleration. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861376/exploring-an-ever-expanding-universe?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861376/exploring-an-ever-expanding-universe?ft=1&f=5 Saul Perlmutter shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics for his discovery that the universe was expanding at an accelerating rate. Perlmutter explains how supernovae and other astronomical artifacts are used to measure the expansion rate, and explains what physicists are learning about "dark energy" — the mysterious entity thought to be driving the acceleration. 1814 no Saul Perlmutter shared the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics for his discovery that the universe was expanding at an accelerating rate. Perlmutter explains how supernovae and other astronomical artifacts are used to measure the expansion rate, and explains what physicists are learning about "dark energy" — the mysterious entity thought to be driving the acceleration.

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]]> Experts Percolate on How To Brew Coffee Sam Penix and Sam Lewontin, of Everyman Espresso in New York City, and Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking, explain how to get the most out of your grounds. The brewmasters discuss brewing devices, from wood necks to chemex, and filter out reasons you might choose one over another. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861384/experts-percolate-on-how-to-brew-coffee?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861384/experts-percolate-on-how-to-brew-coffee?ft=1&f=5 Sam Penix and Sam Lewontin, of Everyman Espresso in New York City, and Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking, explain how to get the most out of your grounds. The brewmasters discuss brewing devices, from wood necks to chemex, and filter out reasons you might choose one over another. 367 no Sam Penix and Sam Lewontin, of Everyman Espresso in New York City, and Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking, explain how to get the most out of your grounds. The brewmasters discuss brewing devices, from wood necks to chemex, and filter out reasons you might choose one over another.

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]]> Hello....Is There Anybody Out There? The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute's Jill Tarter has spent decades searching for the signals that would tell us we aren't alone in the cosmos. Tarter discusses the hunt, and what the presence of intelligent life elsewhere might tell us about our own future on Earth. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861378/?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/10/182861378/?ft=1&f=5 The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute's Jill Tarter has spent decades searching for the signals that would tell us we aren't alone in the cosmos. Tarter discusses the hunt, and what the presence of intelligent life elsewhere might tell us about our own future on Earth. 1070 no The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute's Jill Tarter has spent decades searching for the signals that would tell us we aren't alone in the cosmos. Tarter discusses the hunt, and what the presence of intelligent life elsewhere might tell us about our own future on Earth.

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]]> What We Can Learn From The Viral Spotlight On Charles Ramsey A compelling television interview with Charles Ramsey, who helped save three women held in captivity in Cleveland, quickly became an online meme in the vein of Antoine Dodson and Sweet Brown. <em>Slate</em>'s Aisha Harris and Jonathan Capehart of <em>The Washington Post</em> discuss what Harris has called the viral trend of the "hilarious black neighbor." Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622613/what-we-can-learn-from-the-viral-spotlight-on-charles-ramsey?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622613/what-we-can-learn-from-the-viral-spotlight-on-charles-ramsey?ft=1&f=5 A compelling television interview with Charles Ramsey, who helped save three women held in captivity in Cleveland, quickly became an online meme in the vein of Antoine Dodson and Sweet Brown. <em>Slate</em>'s Aisha Harris and Jonathan Capehart of <em>The Washington Post</em> discuss what Harris has called the viral trend of the "hilarious black neighbor." 1013 no A compelling television interview with Charles Ramsey, who helped save three women held in captivity in Cleveland, quickly became an online meme in the vein of Antoine Dodson and Sweet Brown. Slate's Aisha Harris and Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post discuss what Harris has called the viral trend of the "hilarious black neighbor."

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]]> Syrian Conflict Raises Thorny Issues Beyond The Mideast The conflict in Syria has had repercussions far beyond its borders, with refugees streaming into neighboring states and countries around the world choosing sides. NPR commentator Ted Koppel weighs in on what the ongoing upheaval in Syria could mean for the rest of the world. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622605/syrian-conflict-raises-thorny-issues-beyond-the-mideast?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622605/syrian-conflict-raises-thorny-issues-beyond-the-mideast?ft=1&f=5 The conflict in Syria has had repercussions far beyond its borders, with refugees streaming into neighboring states and countries around the world choosing sides. NPR commentator Ted Koppel weighs in on what the ongoing upheaval in Syria could mean for the rest of the world. 1819 no The conflict in Syria has had repercussions far beyond its borders, with refugees streaming into neighboring states and countries around the world choosing sides. NPR commentator Ted Koppel weighs in on what the ongoing upheaval in Syria could mean for the rest of the world.

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]]> No Longer Experimental, Egg Freezing May Appeal To More Women By age 38, Sarah Elizabeth Richards had spent $50,000 to freeze 70 of her own eggs. Richards, author of <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622625/no-longer-experimental-egg-freezing-may-appeal-to-more-women" target="_blank"><em>Motherhood, Rescheduled</em></a>, wrote in <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323628004578458882165244260.html " target="_blank"><em>The Wall Street Journal</em></a><em> </em>that egg freezing put an end to the sadness she was feeling "at losing my chance" to have a child. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622625/no-longer-experimental-egg-freezing-may-appeal-to-more-women?ft=1&f=5 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622625/no-longer-experimental-egg-freezing-may-appeal-to-more-women?ft=1&f=5 By age 38, Sarah Elizabeth Richards had spent $50,000 to freeze 70 of her own eggs. Richards, author of <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/05/09/182622625/no-longer-experimental-egg-freezing-may-appeal-to-more-women" target="_blank"><em>Motherhood, Rescheduled</em></a>, wrote in <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323628004578458882165244260.html " target="_blank"><em>The Wall Street Journal</em></a><em> </em>that egg freezing put an end to the sadness she was feeling "at losing my chance" to have a child. 1016 no By age 38, Sarah Elizabeth Richards had spent $50,000 to freeze 70 of her own eggs. Richards, author of Motherhood, Rescheduled, wrote in The Wall Street Journal that egg freezing put an end to the sadness she was feeling "at losing my chance" to have a child.

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