Dec 29th, 2008 · For our series of conversation on how America is perceived overseas, Renee Montagne talks to Nicole Bacharan, a well known journalist and political analyst in France. She is often solicited by the French media to discuss American current events.
Dec 16th, 2008 · How differently are black Americans perceived while traveling abroad? For insight, Farai Chideya speaks with businessman George Davis and professor Cheryl Grills.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · New research shows that when people perceive they have no control over a given situation, they are more likely to see illusions, patterns where none exist and even believe in conspiracy theories. The study suggests that people impose imaginary order when no real order can be perceived.
Sep 11th, 2008 · The aftermath of Sept. 11 was a particularly difficult time for Arab and Muslim-American children in the U.S. Author Moustafa Bayoumi talks about some of the challenges chronicled in his new book How Does it Feel to Be a Problem?: Being Young and Arab in America.
Sep 11th, 2008 · Morning Edition and All Things Considered traveled to York, Pa., for a series of conversations with residents about race in their personal lives and in politics. The city and county of York have a rich, uneven history of race relations. Over the years, racial tensions have waxed and waned, but never disappeared. A broad cross section of voters speak about how black Americans perceive white Americans and vice versa.
Aug 29th, 2008 · High-speed cameras reveal that flies perform an elegant little ballet with their legs. In less than a 10th of a second, flies perceive the direction of the threat and use their legs to angle their bodies for the quickest escape route.
Jul 9th, 2008 · Golfers enjoying a great day have long said the hole looks bigger than it is — even as big as a bucket. Now a new study suggests that successful athletes may actually perceive the world around them differently.
Mar 27th, 2008 · Researchers at Cornell University found that when the price of an item is in a round number, people perceive it as higher than an odd number. In other words, people think a $3,000 car is more expensive than one priced at $3,129.50. The finding has implications for people trying to sell their homes.