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A new BP report concludes that "multiple companies and work teams" are to blame for the Gulf of Mexico rig explosion and the largest oil spill in U.S. history, including the rig's owner and a company doing cement work on the well bore just before the explosion.

Host Tom Fudge talks with author Chris Mooney about his book The Republican War on Science.

The U.S. capability to monitor the Earth's weather and climate is "at great risk," according to a new report by the National Academy of Sciences. The report says that budget cuts and other problems will mean fewer observation instruments in orbit over the coming years.

Survey results on happiness in China seem to be entirely contradictory -- ranging from among the happiest people in the world to among the least. Now psychologists, as well as an entire Chinese town, are trying to answer the question of how China can become a happier place.

These Days checks up on the health of the California Republican Party. Has the party made any strides since the election in finding a vision acceptable to voters or in expanding its base? The answer

Since 9/11, securing America's border has been a top priority of the Federal government. More and more technology is be developed and used to monitor the flow of people and goods across the borders.

It's the perfect gift, as Fannie Farmer's classic cookbook states: "Homemade candy, made from real cream, butter, fresh nuts, and rich chocolate, is a real and wonderful surprise." And it's easier than you might think to whip up caramels, toffee, brittle, fudge and other treats.

The California Air Resources Board may take another look at diesel retrofit rules adopted a year ago because the lead researcher overstated his credentials. One San Diego member of the board says he would support a new study.

You may have noticed some campaign ads don’t let facts get in the way of a convincing message. But can you trust what those glossy mailers say? Rebecca Tolin sat down with a political science profess

Problems with Chinese products from seafood to pet food have heightened concerns about world food safety. A House committee holds a hearing on the topic while the Senate prepares to hear testimony on the safety of Chinese imports. Pat Verduin, chief science officer with the Grocery Manufacturers Association, talks about the safety of food imported from China with Linda Wertheimer.