Nov 16th, 2009 · The mannequins in Yinka Shonibare's exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art might be missing a crucial body part, but they more than make up for it in subtext. Shonibare's sculptures take on climate change, class, race and exploitation, all without losing their playful edge.
Oct 4th, 2009 · Islands are often the playgrounds for imaginary scientists, from Dr. Moreau to the researchers on the TV show Lost. But this place is real: An island where every single plant species has had its DNA analyzed and catalogued.
Jul 22nd, 2009 · What once served as an exotic playground for Colombian drug cartel boss Pablo Escobar is now a theme park with guided tours, horseback riding, a swimming pool and a zoo. Park officials say the goal isn't to glorify the drug trafficker but to chronicle his place in history.
Jun 25th, 2009 · Name-calling on playgrounds is a common occurrence. Many kids are taught by their parents and teachers that racial and ethnic slurs are not okay. But calling someone "gay" is still fair game in some circles, and is broadly used by children — and adults — as an insult.
Apr 14th, 2009 · Las Vegas is known as a tourist playground, but what happens when tourists stop going to Sin City? Mayor Oscar Goodman explains how Las Vegas is handling the slowdown of tourist money. Tell Me More continues its series examining how cities and towns in the U.S. are working through difficult financial times.
Apr 5th, 2009 · For years, kids who were the victims of bullying and teasing at school or on the playground could find refuge at home. But in the age of new technology, bullying has become a 24-hour problem, with harassers able to taunt and tease their peers through e-mail, text messages and social networks.
Mar 7th, 2009 · This week's donors' conference for the Gaza Strip brought heads of state and diplomats to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt. The town is a sun-kissed playground for tourists. But it's also dubbed the "City of Peace," a venue for conferences addressing some of the region's thorniest problems. The two sides of Sharm co-exist uneasily, and locals wonder what the future holds.
Mar 5th, 2009 · A company in Brookings, S.D., just filled a big new order — making it the official "swing set supplier to the White House."The first daughters came home from school Wednesday to find a playground in their backyard within view of their dad's Oval Office. A White House spokesperson said "They ran right for it. They were really, really excited. All four of them."