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Uncomfortable Conversations: Talking About Race In The Classroom

H. Richard Milner's new book helps educators understand how to incorporate talk of race, class and inequality into their classroom lessons.

Using chemicals to control bugs or mold is common among commercial cannabis growers. But with no federal oversight, experts are concerned growers may be using dangerous pesticides.

Growing Concern Over Unregulated Pesticide Use Among Marijuana Growers

Regulators in the 23 states where medical or recreational marijuana is allowed are having a tough time making sure pot buyers don't ingest harmful pesticides.

Processed And Red Meat Could Cause Cancer? Your Questions Answered

An expert panel's conclusion that hot dogs, bacon and yes, even turkey bacon can cause cancer had many of you wanting more details. Which cancers? How much is safe to eat? We tackle your questions.

Steven Johnson back in the sunlight after his walk in the San Francisco sewer system.

HOW WE GOT TO NOW WITH STEVEN JOHNSON: Clean

Airs Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Sen. Bernie Sanders in his office in 1981, shortly after becoming mayor of Burlington, Vt. He once said his tenure as a socialist mayor is evidence people are willing to accept radical change.

Exactly What Kind Of Socialist Is Bernie Sanders?

Socialists are a very rare breed of political animal in this country. There's just one in Congress — Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

Kevin Bollaert is seen during his arraignment on 31 felony counts, including conspiracy, identity theft and extortion in 2013.

Defense To Deliver Closing Argument In Revenge Porn Case

Kevin Bollaert is accused of posting thousands of nude and sexually explicit photos of women on his website without their permission, then setting up a second website where they paid up to $350 to get the photos taken down.

"Children start with <em>Magic Tree House,</em> and then they move on to harder books," says author Mary Pope Osborne. "They take a leap."

From 'The Magic Tree House,' Kids Branch Out To Chapter Books

The series uses simple language and fanciful adventures to introduce kids to literature, history and science. Author Mary Pope Osborne has visited some 1,800 schools, giving away her books to kids.

After a quick swipe and online registration, these test tubes were ready to ship back to the lab at the University of Colorado in Boulder for sequencing and analysis.

To Get To The Bottom Of Your Microbiome, Start With A Swab Of Poo

To find helpful patterns in personal microbe populations, scientists also need to gather a long list of information about the people who serve as homes for the microscopic critters.

What The Future Holds For Girls In STEM Careers

A panel discussion Wednesday night takes a look at ways to engage girls in STEM careers and looks at what the future holds.

How Much Do Your Text Messages Contribute To Global Warming?

An NPR reader wrote to All Tech Considered, asking for help quantifying texting's impact. We consult Mike Berners-Lee, who studied "the carbon footprint of everything."

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