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It feels simple: When we're thirsty, we drink. But the brain science explaining that simple decision turns out to be very complicated.

Novelist David Levithan takes a wry look at adultery, while food writer Jessica Harris takes an African journey, astronomer Mike Brown explains the demotion of planet Pluto, novelist Stephen Amidon probes the human heart with his cardiologist brother, Thomas, and veterinarian Nicholas Dodman offers help for aging dogs.

In 2021 the NCAA implemented a name, image and likeness policy that essentially allows college athletes to earn money through endorsements, social media and other ventures without losing eligibility. To that end, Siena University, formerly known in the greater Capital Region as Siena College, has just appointed Frank Ambrose to advise the college’s athletics department on revenue sharing and its Name, Image and Likeness strategy. Ambrose, who graduated from Siena in 1985 and whose career included overseeing technology and operations in the health industry, discussed the plan for the school’s sports programs with WAMC’s Cailin Brown.

There's one place in Monrovia where people continue to gather together despite the threat of Ebola: Sunday church service. One reverend knows firsthand how the smallest mistake can be deadly.

When fireworks go off in the vicinity of birds, the results can be fatal. Stick to commercial shows, experts say.

Gov. Jerry Brown said he will deploy 400 National Guard troops, but they will not enforce immigration laws. Meanwhile, Texas troops have already made their way to the border near Laredo.

Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown says he will play every song he has ever written in chronological order at Mr. Finn’s Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Mass., tonight at 8pm. Brown’s musicals include Mr. Saturday Night, Parade, 13, The Bridges of Madison County, and The Last Five Years. He will be accompanied by his “excellent pal” and local hero Todd Reynolds on violin and electronics. (Fri, Sep 1)

Federal law enforcement agents who have been clashing with protesters in Portland for weeks will begin departing the city on Thursday, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said.

A biological father can have his rights terminated despite the Indian Child Welfare Act, the court says.

The range of country music is on display in Kane Brown's hit single; a duet by Wynonna Judd and the alt-rocker Waxahatchee; and the title song of Big Time, indie singer-songwriter Angel Olsen's album.