Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
How To Create Sustainable Seafood
Chef and author Barton Seaver, director of the Sustainable Seafood and Health Initiative at Harvard University, talks about sustainable seafood and the promise of farmed fish and aquaculture.
Indoor Shrimp Production Opens New Possibilities For Food
Americans love shrimp, but stories about slave labor and environmental issues have raised concerns about the way shrimp is currently produced. One man in New York is trying a new method — indoors.
Amid Economic Crisis, Venezuelans Try To Find Food In Colombia
Last week the Venezuelan government reopened its border with Colombia for the first time in over a year, allowing Venezuelans to cross in search of supplies. The AP's Hannah Dreier has an update.
Thousands Of Injuries In Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Have Lasting Impact
Thousands of Palestinians and Israelis have been injured over the last decade, even during the times there isn't an all-out war between the two sides. The effects ripple through their communities.
Pump Up The Jams: Sprinter Shares What Gets Her Running
Team USA track and field athlete Morolake Akinosun, 22, is at the Olympics in Rio. She shares the songs that get her pumped to compete.
Week In Politics: Trump's Comments, Clinton's Taxes
A look back on the week of politics. Donald Trump made some controversial statements and Hillary Clinton released her tax returns.
Lawyers Push For Spanish-Language Miranda Warnings
The American Bar Association wants to create a Spanish translation of the Miranda warning. Alex Acosta of the ABA's Special Committee on Hispanic Legal Rights and Responsibilities explains why.
In A Remote Vault In Norway, Repository Stores The World's Seeds
Cary Fowler, senior adviser to the Global Crop Diversity Trust, talks about a giant vault of millions of seeds stored away in an icy mountain in Norway. Fowler is the author of Seeds on Ice.
Activists Gather To Push For $15 Federal Minimum Wage
As activists gather in Richmond, Va. for a rally in support of a $15 minimum wage, stakeholders on both sides of the debate speak about how best to raise wages across the country.
DOJ Report Finds Biased Law Enforcement Tactics In Baltimore
Vanita Gupta, the head of the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division talks about the federal government's findings that Baltimore policing techniques have showed racial bias.
