Unfolding The History Of Napkin Art
The simple napkin has a surprisingly complex history. The masterful table centerpieces of the Renaissance were rich in status and meaning.
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One Small Bite For Man: NASA Astronauts Eat Space-Grown Food
Crew members on the International Space Station on Monday sampled red romaine lettuce, the first food to be grown and eaten in space.
An Object Of Desire: Hope And Yearning For The Internet In Cuba
Without a doubt, the Internet in Cuba is tough. The politics are thorny; getting it is difficult. But there are signs that change is on the horizon.
A Fraying Promise: Exploring Race And Inequality In Havana
One of the revolution's core promises was an egalitarian society. But as Cuba opens up, one of the unintended consequences may be more inequality.
NBCUniversal Invests $200 Million In Vox Media
NPR's David Folkenflik reports that Vox's value post-investment is nearly $1 billion.
EPA Administrator Says Water Quality Is Improving In Contaminated Western Rivers
Gina McCarthy says toxic waste from last week's spill at the Gold King Mine is gone from water samples. But experts point to the contaminants that can still be stirred up from the riverbeds.
GPS Trackers In Fake Elephant Tusks Reveal Ivory Smuggling Route
Some 30,000 African elephants die each year as a result of poaching. Journalist Bryan Christy wanted to see where their tusks were going, so he ordered fake tusks and fitted them with trackers.
Octopus Genome Offers Insights Into One Of Ocean's Cleverest Oddballs
Octopuses are cool. They can regrow lost arms, change the color of their skin, and are surprisingly smart. Scientists who sequenced the first octopus genome say it's nearly as big as a person's.
Researcher Shares Hypothesis About Location Of Queen Nefertiti's Tomb
Nicholas Reeves studied laser scans of King Tutankhamen's tomb. He saw what he thinks are clues about other chambers hidden behind gilded frescoes that decorate the tomb.
Former President Jimmy Carter Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
A cancer was discovered during a recent liver surgery. Carter says he will undergo treatment at Emory Healthcare in Georgia.