A Flock of Genomes Tells the Tale of Bird Evolution

Drones and Discrimination: Kick the Habit

The Ominous ‘Cromnibus,’ A Budget Bill That Should Have Died

The Torture Report: Latin America’s Lessons for the United States

Professor Louie: The Cockroach
The good Professor Louie of Brooklyn has a rap for us about why the cockroach is so successful, hoping maybe we will take a hint before our short stay on this planet is over.
The Avian Tree of Life
This animation illustrates the major branches of the avian tree of life revealed by the mapping of the complete genomes of 48 bird species -- one of the most ambitious evolutionary investigations yet.
Movie: Selma
One of the decisive battles against segregation took place here, in the heart of the Old South, and in plain view of the whole world. A star cast, and talk of Oscars. Opening soon.
Elizabeth Warren Rips Citibank
Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke on the floor of the Senate on Dec. 12, 2014 about the provision that Citigroup added to the omnibus budget package.
The World Needs Doctors? Cuba Trains Them
Journalist Gail Reed tells the story of Havana’s Latin American Medical School, which trains global physicians to serve the local communities that need them most.
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