How Genomics Solved The Mystery Of Ireland's Great Famine
NPR | May 22, 2013 7:52 a.m.
Scientists have discovered the pathogen that triggered Ireland's Great Famine in the 1840s.
A Songwriter And An Army Dad Share One Touching Story
NPR | May 19, 2013 6:26 a.m.
"I Drive Your Truck" is a No. 1 country hit, and a tribute to the man who unwittingly inspired it.
No More Smuggling: Many Cured Italian Meats Coming To America
NPR | May 17, 2013 8:36 a.m.
A change in import rules will soon give Americans the chance to savor a whole new world of salumi.
Documenting Life Beyond The Killing Fields
NPR | May 17, 2013 8:24 a.m.
Pete Pin explores the Cambodian diaspora to heal wounds left by Pol Pot and the Killing Fields.
From The Heart Of Egypt's Revolt, The Pulse Of Artistic Life
NPR | May 16, 2013 5:34 p.m.
A recent arts festival in Cairo is an attempt to revitalize a once-glorious cultural hub.
Gerard Depardieu To Star In Two Chechnya-Based Films
NPR | May 16, 2013 4:20 p.m.
The actor became a Russian in January after he denounced a proposed new tax on the rich in France.
Heavy Metal In Kabul? It's The Music, Not The Munitions
NPR | May 16, 2013 6:35 a.m.
Afghan American finds "crazy metal and dub step" on Kabul music scene that's "alive and breathing."
Samoans Await The Return Of The Tasty Turkey Tail
NPR | May 14, 2013 2:41 p.m.
Samoa is lifting its import ban on turkey tails because it violates World Trade Organization rules.
Tiny Mites Spark Big Battle Over Imports Of French Cheese
NPR | May 14, 2013 12:28 p.m.
Cheese mites give Mimolette its distinctive taste — and, says FDA, make it unfit for consumption.
With Warming Climes, How Long Will A Bordeaux Be A Bordeaux?
NPR | May 14, 2013 12:25 p.m.
Climate change is already creating new winners among Europe's wine regions. Will old ways melt away?
