Did we mishear Neil Armstrong’s famous first words on the Moon? - 06/29/2020

Armstrong always insisted that he said, 'That’s one small step for a man.' Yet everyone omits the 'a' when they repeat the quote. A linguist tries to get to the bottom of what happened... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 2:21

Journalists believe news and opinion are separate, but readers can’t tell the difference - 06/23/2020

It is a tenet of American journalism that reporters working for the news sections of newspapers remain entirely independent of the opinion sections. But that wall may be invisible to readers.... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 2:21

Almost 90% of astronauts have been men. But the future of space may be female - 06/16/2020

Women are in many ways ideal astronauts, but the world of space has been designed for men ... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 3:01

Memorial Day: Why veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic - 05/22/2020

With the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, veterans who were already lacking adequate benefits and resources are now in deeper trouble.... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 2:31

The forgotten history of Memorial Day - 05/21/2020

Memorial Day, a holiday that began 151 years ago, was born out of generous gestures after the Civil War: Southerners decorated graves of Confederate soldiers as well as those of former Union enemies... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 2:31

America’s Spirit of Service - 05/07/2020

America is a nation built on service. Americans answer the call to serve every day, especially in times of crisis. It is this extraordinary spirit of service that continues to shape our nation.... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 1:47

Fact Check: Did Michigan’s Governor Ban the Sale of American Flags? - 04/16/2020

One Michigan resident posted a photo on Twitter claiming there is no “buying flags” in the state. Here is the truth about that claim... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 1:12

Will COVID-19 be the death of summer vacation? - 04/13/2020

School closings due to COVID-19 could prompt school districts to try to make up for lost time during the summer. Here's the history and role and drawbacks of summer vacation. ... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 1:56

Bob Dylan brings links between JFK assassination and coronavirus into stark relief - 04/07/2020

During our current bout of collective trauma, many of our coping strategies have mimicked the ways Americans responded to the Kennedy assassination. ... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 2:46

‘Tiger King’ masks true nature of America’s captive tiger problem - 04/05/2020

There are more captive tigers in the U.S. than there are in the wild around the world – and they can be bought for less than some breeds of dog puppies... Keep Reading → Read Time: approx. 2:47