Arts Mar 21 Musicians take their shows online as cancellations cascade The spread of coronavirus in the U.S. has shut down businesses and schools and forced widespread cancellations, from major sporting events to religious services. But with the help of social media, some artists and musicians are making sure that the…
Health Mar 14 New York launches drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has deployed the National Guard and created a one-mile containment zone around the town of New Rochelle, just north of New York City, where at least 158 cases of COVID-19 have been reported. And on…
Arts Mar 01 Capturing 1960s music icons from jazz clubs to Woodstock You may not know the name Jim Marshall, but you probably know his photographs. His collection of work is a near-complete account of the cultural revolution that took place in the 1960's, from jazz clubs to Woodstock. Now, his long-time…
Science Mar 01 Yosemite ‘firefall’ slows to a trickle amid drought A natural spectacle called "firefall" happens each February in California's Yosemite National Park when light from the setting sun strikes the park's Horsetail Falls, making it look like it's ablaze with fire. But this year the waterfall slowed to a…
Nation Feb 09 Natural gas pipeline proposal fractures Oregon community A protracted battle in Oregon over a proposal to build a 229-mile natural gas pipeline and processing terminal in the southern part of the state is pitting those hungry for economic development against those wary of the project's environmental risks.
Arts Jan 26 How a lost recording became a Philadelphia soul classic Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studios recorded more than 200 gold and platinum records before closing its doors in 2003, eventually donating 7,000 tapes to Drexel University, including recordings by Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Gladys Knight and hundreds of other unknown artists.
Science Jan 11 A neuroscientist lays out the keys to aging well As a neuroscientist, professor emeritus of psychology, musician and best-selling author, Daniel Levitin has extensively studied the brain and its impact on aging. His latest book, "Successful Aging," explores the questions: what happens in the brain as we age and…
Science Jan 04 How one Iowa city is planning for a rising Mississippi River Climate change is contributing to more severe flooding in communities along the Mississippi River. In 2019, the Mississippi crested at its highest-ever recorded level in Davenport, Iowa, causing widespread damage in the city's downtown and reigniting a debate about how…
Arts Dec 01 Mac DeMarco is surviving as an indie artist in a digital age Digital disruption has upended the traditional music industry business model, making it harder for most musicians to make a living selling their music. But Mac DeMarco, whose homemade records and unique persona have allowed him to thrive in today’s environment,…
Arts Nov 09 Graham Nash mines his catalog for some personal performances Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash has hits aplenty spanning his nearly six-decade career. But the 77-year-old singer-songwriter recently chose to perform a special run of shows featuring his lesser-known first two solo albums in their…