Walt Whitman: the year of his birth, 1819
This week we have a discussion presented by the Boston University Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, and is titled "Walt Whitman: the year of his birth, 1819". Our speakers are...
Support WBUR
A bonsai bonanza: The Arnold Arboretum’s tiniest trees return to display
After a long winter in storage, the Arnold Arboretum’s bonsai collection is back on display. Though they may be miniature, caring for these trees over the last five months was...
Brockton's AJ Dybantsa declares for the NBA draft and is a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick
AJ Dybantsa is entering the NBA draft and is widely expected to be a top candidate to be the No. 1 pick. Dybantsa made the announcement at the Davis School...
Ex-NASA astronauts launch political nonprofit
More than 100 ex-NASA astronauts have launched a new nonpartisan nonprofit, Astronauts for America, that will focus on defending democracy.
This man has allegedly been buying and returning an anvil on Amazon for almost a year
A guy in Illinois claims to be buying and returning anvils through Amazon, as a form of protest, or maybe just performance art.
The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
Businesses are finally able to request their tariff refunds. But customers should not expect to get most of the money they spent on tariffs back.
Ukraine's fast-growing defense tech sector takes center stage in Iran war
As Ukraine seeks to shift its image from not only a recipient of military aid but also a provider, its battle-tested anti-drone technology is taking center stage as the Iran...
For Ringo Starr, his love of country music is a 'Long Long Road'
Ringo Starr still loves performing, even at age 85.
The role malaria played in human settlement
Malaria hot spots have played a critical role in shaping where humans settled and either thrived or failed to thrive.
Want children to score higher in reading and math? Try early intervention
Infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays may benefit from therapy services before they even start school. Now, researchers have evidence of how early intervention is boosting children's test...