Dec 26th, 2008 · Get out those binoculars and notepads. For the 109th year, birders throughout the Americas are navigating tropical forests and crunching through snowy meadows to tally up birds. Count director Geoff LeBaron and Cornell ornithologist John Fitzpatrick discuss the annual event.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · A man left clinically blind by a stroke was able to perfectly navigate an obstacle course. Yet he had no idea he was doing it. This remarkable case of "blind sight" is providing new clues to the mind's subconscious eye.
Nov 27th, 2008 · The most intense political season in recent history is behind us. But now many families are coming together around the Thanksgiving dinner table for the first time since the elections. Slate.com's chief political correspondent John Dickerson, speaks with host Alex Cohen about how to navigate the political discussions.
Nov 6th, 2008 · The most immediately striking thing about London-based pop quintet Absentee is singer Dan Michaelson's deep and gravelly voice. A little bit Leonard Cohen, a little bit Johnny Cash, Michaelson immediately takes hold of listeners on Victory Shorts, the band's sophomore album which navigates the flurry of emotions following failed relationships.
Nov 4th, 2008 · The financial crisis has its own language, and some of it is quite colorful. "Baked in the cake" and "dead cat bounce" are just some of the terms you'll hear in the business news these days.
Oct 16th, 2008 · Drivers may feel comfortable chatting on their cell phones while navigating the streets. But brain researchers find it's a dangerous combination, even with a hands-free device.
Oct 13th, 2008 · The U.S. is nearing the end of its observance of Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). Aside from fun cultural activities and interesting books there are minefields to navigate too to avoid offending co-workers.
Oct 7th, 2008 · Nico, the 13-year-old narrator of Francine Prose's new novel, struggles to deal with the loss of her older sister. With her parents barely able to cope, Nico must navigate grief and growing up alone.