Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'atmosphere'

Markets Bustling As Truffle Season Begins In France

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 01:01:00 EST

There is an atmosphere of intrigue as truffle sellers line up carrying les truffes noires, the famous black truffle of the Perigord region of France, in their baskets. They will fetch anywhere from $250 to $400 a pound, depending on their quality.

Evangelicals: 'Skeleton Man'

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

Evangelicals, a trio from Norman, Okla., make trippy rock with the warm wash of sound typical of neo-psychedelia, and the infectious melodies and rhythms of more upbeat indie-pop. It's a potent mix. On their sophomore release, The Evening Descends, the group deftly blends shimmering guitars with assorted background noises and atmospherics, set against singer Josh Jones' anguished voice. The album has an entirely mesmerizing texture without being overly produced or drowned in sound.

Wait Think Fast: 'Cien Fuegos'

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:24:00 EST

Wait Think Fast is one of the current standouts in a burgeoning scene of ethnically and musically diverse Los Angeles-based bands. Fronted by Argentinean-born vocalist and pianist Jacqueline Santillan, the quartet adds distinct flavor to its atmospheric, post-punk sound by utilizing both Spanish and English for its bilingual lyrics.

Mussels Lose Out As Carbon Dioxide Changes Ocean

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:28:00 EST

Carbon dioxide pouring into the atmosphere is making oceans more acidic. And scientists have found that in the waters around one Pacific Northwest island, more acidic water is spelling doom for mussels.

'Ashes Of Time Redux': Sumptuous All Over Again

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A leaner, more linear version of a 1994 drama from cult director Wong Kar-wai; entrancingly atmospheric, emotionally elusive and saturated with colors so vivid as to verge on the psychedelic. (Recommended).

Study: Oxygen Levels Have Varied Little Over Ages

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:37:00 EDT

A new study finds oxygen has probably not varied all that dramatically since dinosaurs first roamed the Earth. Scientists in Ireland say the atmosphere seems to have been at least 15 percent oxygen for hundreds of millions of years.

How Will Air Impact Track Stars...

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Alex Chadwick checks in with Kenneth Rahn, University of Rhode Island atmospheric chemist. They discuss what sort of air quality track and field athletes are facing in Beijing this week.

Beijing Air Update

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The Beijing Olympics are underway and world-class athletes are in the spotlight. How is the air they're breathing? We get an air quality update from Kenneth Rahn, professor emeritus of atmospheric chemistry at the University of Rhode Island.

Beijing Air Update

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The temperature in Beijing could reach the mid-90s. University of Rhode Island atmospheric chemist Kenneth Rahn predicted last week that a dust storm would blow down China's hopes for blue skies during the Olympic opening ceremonies.

Azeda Booth: 'Big Fists'

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:04:00 EDT

The sounds of Azeda Booth are full and lush, exploratory and eclectic, and perfect for listening on headphones. In Flesh Tones, the Canadian band's first full-length album, is a beautiful foray into dreamy, hypnotic electro-rock, full of vast atmospheric soundscapes and introverted laptop music.

Blue Sky Feels A Little Different In Beijing

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

University of Rhode Island atmospheric chemist Kenneth Rahn tracks air quality in Beijing. He explains why air actually got worse after the driving ban begin on July 20.

Atmosphere: Unplugged Emotions

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:35:00 EDT

In a rare acoustic performance, the hip-hop group Atmosphere performs with just an acoustic guitar and two voices. Frontman Slug is a Minneapolis native with an inspiring message, especially on Atmosphere's new album, When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That S—- Gold.

Homesick Iraqis Flock To NYC Eatery

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:28:00 EDT

The atmosphere at La Kabbr, the only Iraqi restaurant in the Big Apple, is often like an Iraqi house party, with people dancing, sipping chai, sharing plates and passing hookah pipes. On many Saturday nights, Iraqis longing for a taste of home fill the Hell's Kitchen hotspot.

Brooklyn Quavers Mix Nostalgia With New Sounds

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

The New Yorker describes the Brooklyn Quavers as moody and enchanting. They describe themselves as a "space-age Carter family." They stopped by The Bryant Park Project studios to demonstate a captivating mix of nostalgic old sounds and atmospheric new ones.

Atmosphere: Overlooking a Father's Flaws

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:11:00 EDT

While Atmosphere's new album frequently profiles bums, junkies, and promiscuous women, "In Her Music Box" paints a tender portrait of a young, adoring daughter. She and her dad are connected by their love of rap music, and in between trips to McDonald's and the car wash, they sing in their Buick.

NASA Space Probe Approaches the Red Planet

Sun, 25 May 2008 09:07:00 EDT

NASA's Mars Phoenix space probe is scheduled to hurtle through the Martian atmosphere and touch down near the Red Planet's north pole at 7:53 p.m. Eastern Time. The mission may reveal whether conditions on Mars once were favorable to life.

Beetle Infestation Compounds Effects of Warming

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:13:00 EDT

In western Canada, tree-infesting beetles are flourishing due to warmer temperatures caused in part by global warming. But a new study in the journal Nature argues that these pests may also be compounding the effects of climate change by destroying the trees that suck key pollutants out of the atmosphere.

Pope Delivers Serious Message to Young Catholics

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:55:00 EDT

Pope Benedict XVI joined 20,000 teens at a rally in Yonkers, N.Y., Saturday night. Benedict's predecessor, John Paul II, was extremely popular with young Catholics. The rally's atmosphere was light, but the current pope's message was not.

Do Warmer Temps. Really Yield Stronger Storms...

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EDT

In a 2005 paper published just weeks before Hurricane Katrina, Kerry Emanuel of MIT said that there appeared to be a statistical link between warmer temperatures and hurricane intensity. Now, using new models of the atmosphere, Emanuel and colleagues say the link may not be so clear after all.

Olympic Athletes' Free Speech at Issue

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Athletes at the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing are likely to be competing in a highly charged political atmosphere. The world will be watching to see if any athletes criticize China's human rights record. Already, Olympic officials are walking a fine line barring protests at Olympic venues but insisting that athletes have the right to express their views elsewhere.

Do Trees Worsen Droughts...

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EDT

In places where climate change will likely mean less rain, scientists are studying whether trees may actually worsen drought conditions by siphoning off the water table and releasing the moisture into the atmosphere.

Snow Flurries, Bacteria Likely

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:31:00 EST

Ice forms in the atmosphere around soot, dust -- and microbes. New research suggests a surprisingly large portion of the particles that create ice crystals are actually bits of bacteria.

Baseball Press Endures a Tense Spring

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST

The beginning of baseball's spring training has been overshadowed by much-publicized allegations and admissions of the use of performance-enhancing drugs. As a result, the atmosphere between players and the media is considerably more tense.

Environmentalists Debate the Promise of Biofuels

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EST

Two recent studies suggest that growing additional biofuel crops might actually increase the amount of carbon entering the atmosphere, especially if existing forests or grasslands must be cleared for biofuel farming. Do the fuels make sense from an environmental and economic standpoint?

St. Petersburg: Chic Setting for Russian Cuisine

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:17:00 EST

Housed in a building of the former Imperial Academy of Sciences, Restoran offers classic Russian dishes in a chic-minimalist atmosphere. Russia correspondent Gregory Feifer says it's a welcome change from the neon of the city's other eateries.