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7 surprising facts about dreams -- why we have them and what they mean

Dreaming is often misunderstood. But in a new book, a neuroscientist argues that it’s one of the most vital functions of the human brain, and just about anyone can tap into dreams’ insights.(Image credit: Eoneren/Getty Images)

Sun Jun 2, 2024 13:05
For 'Such Kindness' novelist Andre Dubus III, chronic pain is a fact of life

Dubus talks about the injuries he faced as a carpenter and his relationship with his dad. His a new collection of personal essays is Ghost Dogs: On Killers and Kin. Originally broadcast in 2023.

Fri May 31, 2024 18:19
What's the recipe for fame? For one, you need more than talent

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Why are The Beatles, well, The Beatles? Behavioral economist Cass Sunstein explores the alchemy of fame.(Image credit: Andrew Dias Nobreafp via Getty Images; Thomas Coexafp via Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy.)

Wed May 29, 2024 12:13
When Baby Sloth tumbles out of a tree, Mama Sloth comes for him — s l o w l y

Did you know on average a sloth will fall out of a tree once a week for its entire life? It's true — and the inspiration for Brian Cronin and Doreen Cronin's new children's book, Mama in the Moon.

Sat May 25, 2024 15:59
PICTURE THIS: MAMA IN THE MOON

A mama sloth slowly gets to her baby in the children's book "Mama in the Moon." Author Doreen Cronin and illustrator Brian Cronin talk about their collaboration.

Sat May 25, 2024 15:28
Paperbacks, audiobooks, e-readers — the most sustainable way to read is complicated

Books take a lot of resources to make. Digital readers (e-readers and audiobooks) do, too. What’s the more sustainable option? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think.

Sat May 25, 2024 15:28

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