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St. Petersburg is considered the European face of Russia. But some tourists are restricted and may not see beyond the cultural capital's designated highlights. Some residents say that is by design: Political leaders show off the city while hiding the country's darker side.

Pending the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the legality of Obama administration guidelines on embryonic-stem-cell research, a federal judge granted an injunction because the plaintiffs have a good chance of success. It's the latest twist in a long-running battle.

Twenty-six years after Robert Dixon Jr. went to prison for acting as an accessory to murder, friends and family swear that he is a new man, one committed to redeeming the second half of his life. But according to a test that holds incredible power — some say too much — in the U.S. justice system, Dixon is a psychopath, incapable of reform.

We’ll speak with neuroscientist and music producer Daniel Levitin about his book, "This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of Human Obsession."

Airs Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

The Kyoto Prize, Japan's highest private award for global achievement, is sometimes referred to as the Japanese Nobel. This year's laureates in Computer Science, Cancer research and Social Philosophy will be honored with a Gala and they will also give lectures at local universities.

How have butterfly wings influenced the next generation of cell phone screens? We speak to a representative from Qualcomm about their nature-inspired mirasol displays, and discuss how the company is investing in education programs focused on biomimicry.

If you were to donate your body to science, what does that mean? Who gets it? What happens to it? Full Focus talks with Dr. Maria Savoia about UCSD's body donation program and the medical discoveries

A new study shows that between the ages of 4 and 7 months, children's brains begin to respond to voices and emotions in an increasingly "adult" way. By tracking these changes scientists may be able to find new ways to diagnose early developmental problems, like autism.

A UCSD professor says liberal or conservative politics might run in your family. KPBS Reporter Tom Fudge explains.