The Emerald Forest
In County Leitrim, an area of Ireland hit hard by the Troubles and the Great Famine, townspeople are fighting what they say is a new wave of colonialism: Sitka spruce plantations.
Read MoreSafe to Drink, Episode 1: You don’t know about this?
After discovering “forever chemicals” in their water, officials in a small NH town say it’s still safe to drink. One resident doesn’t buy it and goes down a research rabbit hole.
Read MoreRemembering Christa
We commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Challenger shuttle disaster with stories honoring the life, impact, and enduring legacy of Christa McAuliffe.
Read MoreIn Challenger's wake: The ethics of sending citizens to space
The FAA doesn't regulate safety for commercial space passengers. Is that a good thing?
Read MoreBill McKibben has changed (but not that much)
Activist Bill McKibben sounds optimistic that we can avert climate catastrophe. But is he really?
Read Morenom nom nom
Poet and author Aimee Nezhukumatathil dishes up three flavors that have connected her to others – one familiar, one sweet, and one strange.
Read MoreReturn of the Kiwi Apocalypse: 10 years of Outside/In
We celebrate our 10th anniversary by listening back to Outside/In’s very first episode, and talk about how the show’s changed and what’s stayed the same.
Read MoreHow Broadway’s SFX designers make it rain (and snow) on stage
In a New York City warehouse, SFX wizards bring the magic of the elements to the stage.
Read MoreThe FernGully Effect
From blue people to bear attacks, what have movies done to our conception of the natural world?
Read MoreTime heals all wounds
There’s an old French folk saying which translates to “the best doctor is the mouth of the dog.” Is there any truth to it?
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