Josh Axelrod
Stories
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Lonnie Bunch III Takes Helm Of The Smithsonian: 'I Feel The Weight Of History'
The founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture will become the Smithsonian Institution's first African American secretary.
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'He's In Our Soul': Sisters Remember Their Dad's Legacy On Father's Day
At StoryCorps, Estela and Candy Reyes recount how a simple act of devotion helped them say goodbye to their beloved father. "Papito era lo máximo," Estela said. "He was everything to us."
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This Mexican-American grandma saves migrant lives in the Arizona desert
Maria Ochoa, 70, looks out for the well-being of migrants crossing into the Arizona desert from Mexico. At StoryCorps, she talks about her experiences helping people at the border.
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Ever Plugged A USB In Wrong? Of Course You Have. Here's Why
It's often hard to plug in a USB device on the first try. Ajay Bhatt, the chief inventor of the USB, agrees the design is annoying but says there was a good reason for it.
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Meet The Residents Of A Norwegian Island Who Want To Kill Time — Literally
Can time become a thing of the past? An island that sits north of the Arctic Circle enjoys 70 days of unending sunlight, and its residents argue that time is meaningless there.
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'She Was The Adult I Needed Growing Up': Remembering A Great-Aunt's Enduring Love
Tina Dietz spent her childhood in a troubled home. Her great-aunt Shirley changed her life and provided solace through love and validation.
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University Of Alaska Readies For Budget Slash: 'We May Likely Never Recover'
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy slashed $130 million, or 41%, from the budget of a university system that serves more than 26,000 students. Layoffs, elimination of programs and campus closures are likely.
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Microsoft Closes The Book On Its E-Library, Erasing All User Content
The move comes as a result of Digital Rights Management, an approach that allows companies to prevent piracy. Every purchased book will disappear this month.
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UNESCO Adds 8 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings To Its List Of World Heritage Sites
The Guggenheim Museum in New York and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania now belong to a list that includes Machu Picchu and the pyramids of Egypt.
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Cool Your Jets! Science Might Explain Your Weird And Emotional Airplane Behavior
The reason some passengers weep uncontrollably or order strange beverages in the sky might be related to high levels of noise and air pressure in the cabin.
