Nov 28th, 2008 · Many of the world's fish are heading toward commercial extinction. The next one to go could be the majestic Atlantic bluefin tuna. This week, an international committee meant to protect the species approved fishing levels that far exceed what scientists say is sustainable. Conservationists fear the remaining stocks of bluefin tuna in the Western Atlantic and Mediterranean could collapse completely.
Sep 10th, 2008 · Ballou High School, located in inner-city Washington, D.C., is often associated with violence and academic failure. But, the Ballou High School Marching Band is considered one of the best in the nation. Filmmaker Casey Callister and band director Darrell Watson discuss a documentary spotlighting Ballou's Majestic Marching Knights.
Jun 11th, 2008 · Led by the breathtaking falsetto of singer Jonathan Meiburg, Shearwater plays dramatic songs that are at once majestic and intimate. The Austin band brings this sonic thrill ride to Washington, D.C., for a full concert, webcast live on NPR.org. The performance from the Black Cat will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m. ET Sunday.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · With a layered pop sound that sometimes recalls Death Cab for Cutie and Snow Patrol, the band has been around for a few years under various names and members. Republic Tigers' Keep Color mixes synthesizers and acoustic instrumentation, resulting in a sound that's altogether organic.
May 12th, 2008 · The beautiful, booming capital of China's Sichuan province draws tourists the world over with its majestic mountains and panda research center. It lies about 60 miles from the epicenter of Monday's deadly temblor.
Oct 29th, 2007 · The sugar maple is a majestic tree with an important role in American history. Climate change may be threatening the tree and could jeopardize its sap production.
Aug 17th, 2007 · The majestic Old Faithful Inn is more than 100 years old and sits on one of the most active earthquake zones in the country. Beyond a seismic retrofit, the Inn's vintage wiring and plumbing is being replaced and updated. It's specialized, intensive work in a secluded place.
May 3rd, 2007 · Ola Podrida's lazily majestic "Jordanna" builds slowly, as bandleader David Wingo carefully engineers the placement of each individual element. People and scenes float in and out of focus, lending the song the feel of a scrapbook.