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In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Vernon Scarborough of the University of Cincinnati explores the complex infrastructure that supplied the largest Mayan…

Bird is the word on this edition of Vox Pop, with veteran guest and birder Rich Guthrie. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the U.N. Thursday. He pressed his case for stronger "red lines" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Aaron David Miller of the Woodrow Wilson Center talks about recent U.N. speeches and debate over Iran's nuclear program.

In today’s Academic Minute, Dr. Paul Keim of Northern Arizona University describes how DNA analysis can be used to trace anthrax outbreaks to their…

China has been plagued by political scandal and controversy, just as the Communist government prepares for its once-a-decade transfer of power. It's an important moment for the government, which faces questions about how its economy will be governed and how it will handle deal with foreign powers.

A new report says the Massachusetts economy, which had been outpacing the national average, has slipped into a lower gear. WAMC’s Paul Tuthill reports.…

A major Boston based financial services company and UMass Amherst are launching a job training program for students. WAMC”s Paul Tuthill reports. State…

The Federal Centers For Disease Control has awarded a $2 million dollar grant for a wellness initiative in Springfield Massachusetts. WAMC”S Paul Tuthill…

In many cultures, milk and tea are natural pairs, while in others, not so much. But if you're drinking tea for health, you might want to hold the milk, because there is some evidence it diminishes the benefits.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says the state needs a dedicated stream of money to help fill "the catastrophic lack" of legal services for…