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  • U.S. Adds Haqqani Network To Terrorism Blacklist
    The U.S. has decided to add one of the main Afghan insurgent groups to its terrorism list. The decision targets the Haqqani network, which has staged many attacks on Western interests in Afghanistan from its bases in northwestern Pakistan. The State Department announcement could also affect relations with Pakistan.
  • The Importance of Strange Science
    Science isn't always about new drugs or robots on Mars. In his new book, This is Improbable: Cheese String Theory, Magnetic Chickens, and other WTF Research, Marc Abrahams shows us what we can learn from a man who swallowed a shrew, and other unlikely experiments.
  • Just One Breath: Valley fever cases reach epidemic levels, but harm remains hidden
    This special report is a project of the Reporting On Health CollaborativeValley fever starts with the simple act of breathing. The fungal spores, lifted…
  • Cal State Bakersfield microbiologist Antje Lauer and Thomas Mace of NASA climb up a small, steep hill in Bear Valley Springs after collecting soil samples.
    Changing climate may expand valley fever’s impact
    Valley fever feeds on heat.And as the average temperature ticks up with each passing decade, experts are concerned that the fungus’ footprint and impact…
  • Archer Matt Stutzman of the U.S. prepares to shoot in the London Paralympics. Born without arms, Stutzman uses a release trigger strapped to his shoulder to fire.
    Armless Archer Matt Stutzman Describes How He Shoots A Bow — And Wins Medals
    American Paralympian Matt Stutzman won the silver medal in archery this week, a feat he accomplished despite being born without arms. In the men's compound open final, he was narrowly beaten by Finland's Jere Forsberg, who has the use of both arms.
  • California Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bills
    California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a package of bills into law today. The Governor signed 59 bills in all.One will prevent landlords from…
  • Author Philip Roth resorted to an open letter to Wikipedia when his efforts to correct an error on the site were rebuffed. The entry in question was about his book, <em>The Human Stain</em>.
    Wikipedia Irks Philip Roth With Reluctance To Edit Entry About His Novel
    Wikpedia has had to deal with accusations that its entries were edited too easily. But this week, the online encyclopedia is dealing with charges that its entries are too tough to edit — and the accuser is author Philip Roth, who wanted to correct a mistake about his novel The Human Stain.
  • Putting Valley Fever on the Front Burner
    How does knowledge about unfamiliar diseases enter the public consciousness and the public policy agenda?As editor of Reporting on Health, I’ve been doing…
  • Opening Panel Round
    Our panelists answer questions about the week's news: Obamabrau.
  • Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta has a bold plan to transform a long-abandoned, incompletely built ballet school in Havana into a global cultural and dance center. But some fear the plan is a step toward "privatization."
    Plan For Cuban Ballet School A Dance Of Art, Politics
    Dancer Carlos Acosta left Cuba and went on to become a star with London's Royal Ballet. With the help of a renowned British architect, he hopes to return to his homeland and revive a long-abandoned, landmark ballet school. But his plans are facing opposition, including from the original architect.
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