Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'humankind'

Mapping The Mysteries Of The Brain's Two Halves

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:17:00 EDT

The quest to understand what us us has long been one of humankind's great pursuits. Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga has made progress: He's author of Human: The Science Behind What Makes Us Unique.

Championship Wrestling, Nubian-Style

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:39:00 EDT

There's a weekly power struggle in northern Khartoum in Sudan. On this Friday, a young Nubian man answers the referee's call for a contender and waits to see who will enter the wrestling ring to test his strength in one of humankind's oldest traditions.

Al Gore Battles Green Fatigue

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:03:00 EDT

The former vice president and Nobel Peace Prize winner speaks with host Neal Conan about his major address on energy and global warming in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and how America can make a giant leap for humankind.

Contemplating Man and Fire

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:00:00 EDT

As wildfires blaze across the western states this summer, science commentator Ruth Levy Guyer reflects on humankind's uneasy relationship with fire, and she considers its amazing properties.

A Goal of Service to Humankind

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he was destined to help people with HIV and AIDS. His work at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is fueled by his belief in personal responsibility to humankind.

Studies: Human Response Won't Stop Global Warming

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

Two new studies conclude that even if humankind takes dramatic action now to curb global warming, the world will continue to heat up and sea levels will rise for centuries. The reports, in Science magazine, underscore the difficulties in dealing with a worldwide environmental issue.