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The 1918 flu virus infects deep in the lungs, which may have made it more deadly.

Maria Hinojosa and producer Zakiya Gibbons lead a discussion on cultural appropriation between people of color—like Jeremy Lin and his dreadlocks.

Social scientists have learned you can't always believe what people tell you. An analysis of 3 places in the Muslim world examines whether peoples' reports of religious behavior match what they do.

In a land where the ground is always frozen, one creature has nourished man both physically and spiritually. Anthropologist Piers Vitebsky discusses The Reindeer People, his book about the Eveny herders of Siberia.

The New York band blends music and movement seamlessly, blurring the line between a rock concert and a dance performance.

Florida's top health official could soon have expanded powers to isolate people suspected of being infected with severe diseases. The Florida...

An ex-con lends money to people in need; a group of friends creates a savings club. Even without banks, people often figure out how to get the money they need, when they need it.

Scientists have found that two-way communication is possible with someone who is asleep and dreaming. Specifically, lucid dreaming — dreaming while being aware you're dreaming.

Nelson George, a prolific writer and critic of black America, has made a documentary based on his best-selling book Post-Soul Nation. The new film, Smart Black People, profiles African-American personalities who left their stamp on America in the 1980s.

In a 1999 interview, Kongar-Ol Ondar demonstrates his ancient style of singing for Terry Gross.