Sightings
American Masters: Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee
Though their successes were nearly 30 years apart, Margaret Mitchell and Nelle Harper Lee share much in common: two Southern white women who each won the Pulitzer Prize for their debut novels — Gone With the Wind and To Kill a Mockingbird more »
Jewel-like Insects, Stunning Minerals, Mysterious Creatures
At the oldest US natural history museum, rare and beautiful treasures from the collections, hands-on scientific exploration activities and discoveries of the past and present more »
Frontline, Murdoch's Scandal: "The Government Was So Scared of Rupert "
It's a fascinating tale that raises important questions not just about the business of media, but the way media can influence, intimidate and co-opt powerful people and institutions. more »
Hearings on the Hill, Examining the Current State of Cosmetics: What's Missing from Those Labels?
"Given the flow of cosmetic products between States, a uniform standard for cosmetic ingredients would serve to further public health by ensuring these decisions are made using sound science and ensure that the interstate flow of cosmetic products is not disrupted by differing State standards." more »