Mosquito Breeding to Stop Malaria
Jean Robert Nonon raises mosquitos at New York University for use in malaria research.
Posted By: Erik Ortlip
Entertaining Science...and Art
Roald Hoffmann, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist and published poet, shares his thoughts on the intersection of science and art in this attempt to combine elements of traditional radio journalism with visual elements made available by the computer screen.
Posted by: Lindsey Konkel
5/1/09
Uke Odyssey
Ukuleles gain underground popularity in New York.
Posted by: Linda Leseman
5/1/09
Best Desk Job Ever
After a decade at the front desk of the Public Theater, Ken Leslie has seen everything--and everyone.
Posted by: Linda Leseman
5/1/09
East River Fishing
It's not your typical fishing hole.
Posted by: Brett Israel
Fertility Needles
Women with fertility issues turn to acupuncture, and unearth the incredible pressure behind the quest to get pregnant.
Posted by: Shelley DuBois
A Nanny for Your Workout
How one babysitter takes care of your kids while you get a good cardio.
Posted by: Shelley DuBois
Why Record Clerks Still Matter
An interview with Fred Thomas, a record clerk at Other Music and editor of City Center blog, reveals why people keep frequenting local record stores.
Posted by: Kathleen Massara
4/1/09
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Profile of a Chef
What it's like to be a chef, in a basement kitchen, on a busy night, in a popular Manhattan lounge.
Posted by: Nina Melendez-Ibarra
Death of a Busline
When the MTA is in a billion dollar budget deficit, bus lines get the axe. And people get angry.
Posted by: Nina Melendez-Ibarra
Orchard Street Hustle
Need a new coat? Angel is the man to see.
Posted by Brett Israel
House Boat
Jon Eaves is building a boat. The only problem? It's on the third floor of an old warehouse in Brooklyn.
Posted by Sharon Shattuck
3/20/09
An Old Time Metalhead
Scott Edward plays American folk music, but for some rather unique reasons.
Posted by Sharon Shattuck
3/19/09
Citizen Science
A recent scientific report showed that more than half the bird species in North America are now spending the winter farther north on average than 40 years ago. This is presumably because of global warming. The numbers for this study came from data collected by volunteers, ordinary citizens without scientific training. Volunteers like these pad the scientific process, filling in for the real scientists when there just aren't enough to go out and scour the bushes themselves.
Posted by Lindsey Konkel
3/12/2009
Treating Pets, Caring for People
Doctor Patricia Collins is a veterinarian and co-owner of a small animal hospital in Valley Cottage, New York. As she tells us, in many respects, treating animal patients is not so different than treating human patients.
Posted by Lindsey Konkel
3/9/2009
New York Accents
Posted by: Nina Melendez
MTA and the Rebel Riders
Commuters on the L train weigh in on the impending fare hikes--and what they might try to do about it.
Posted by: Linda Leseman
5/6/09
Update: On May 6, 2009, the New York Times reports changes to the previously proposed increase in MTA fares.
Single Features
"The Art of Saving Lives"
A piece by Liz Giegerich. Listen here.
"Are Sex Toys Struggling?"
A piece by Lauren Rich. Listen here.
"For the Love of Sausage"
A piece by Elizabeth McNamara. Listen here.
Why, when most everyone is concerned with buying local and calculating food miles, do Lorraine and Peter Plamondon drive nearly 400 miles north for a few links of sausage?
"Color Blind"
A piece by Justine Sterling. Listen here.
One night. Six wines. Four blind folded amateur tasters were asked one question: red or white?
"Activist Design"
A piece by Mike Weiss. Listen here.
On November 15-16 a unique competition was held in New York. Seven teams of architects spread out across the city in an effort to see if design can really make a difference.
"Return of the Jedi"
A piece by Sophie Gilbert. Listen here.
In a dance studio in Midtown Manhattan, anybody can learn how to become a Jedi. With classes in martial arts, meditation and light saber training, New York Jedi provide the tools to harness the force within.
"Safe with Right Rides"
A piece by Kamelia Angelova. Listen here.
Walking home late at night can be a tough trek, especially for women who are often targets of catcalls and harassment. One citywide program is helping vulnerable New Yorkers avoid these tense walks by getting them home safe. For more information: www.rightrides.org
"The Art of the Grunt"
A piece by Rich Zwelling. Listen here.
In the past, the sport of tennis was genteel and quiet, a game of understated fluidity. But increased competition and physicality have forced a drastic transformation. One only has to listen to understand.
"Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez reacts to the US Presidential election"
A piece by Mike Weiss. Listen here.
"In a country where dissidents are jailed and the Committee to Protect Journalists has documented proof of 22 imprisoned reporters, airing your views is an act of courage. Since April 2007,Yoani Sanchez has openly faced this challenge in her blog, Generacion Y.
"Obama Rama"
A piece by Liz Giegerich. Listen here.
On election night an Obama look alike thrilled crowds and explained how he eagerly anticipates an acting career now that a man who shares his looks has won.
"Lines for the Times"
A piece by Liz Giegerich. Listen here.
The day after president-elect Barack Obama's historic win hundreds lined up outside of the New York Times to get a copy of the paper as a memento.
"What We Talk About When We Talk About Hair"
A piece by Nina Shen Rastogi. Listen here.
"In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, many people are traveling to swing states, hoping that they can affect the outcome of the election. But some people are keeping their activism closer to home."
"The Cage"
A piece by Carla Usher. Listen here.
"They call it the Cage. Here there are no pay checks. No large NBA contracts. No endorsement deals. Just grit and the willingness to win. "
"Street Poet"
A piece by Sooyeon Kim. Listen here.
"At farmers markets in New York City, vendors trade the usual: homegrown apples, peaches, pumpkin pies and cheese for money. But how about words? At Union Square few Sundays ago, there was poetic trade on display."
"Scrapper"
A piece by Jonathan Starkey. Listen here.
"Several months ago, Barry Jones was searching for a way to pay the bills. Today, he considers himself self-employed and well-compensated, and not among the 6% of Americans who are looking for a job.
"Jones is a scrapper."
"Crustier Than Thou"
A piece by Liz Giegerich. Listen here.
The punk youth that inhabit St. Marks Place are used to life on the street but have to be resourceful when the weather gets colder.
"No Longer a Boys' Club"
A piece by Jelena Kopanja and Rima Marrouch. Listen here.
" An organization in New York City trains women who can make more money and are more interested in working with their hands than working behind a desk."
"Cross Generational Chess"
A piece by Lauren Rich. Listen here.
"An organization launched six years ago by Renee Yarzig that attempts to bridge the generation gap between young children and seniors through the game of chess."
To hear more from these artists, visit them on their websites.
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