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The Effects of Gravity is a performance mixing physics and astronomy with poetry and music. Presenters hope it causes people to look at the earth and universe in new ways.

The nuclear announcement comes after Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority to explore options on how to power at least one million homes, while attracting companies in emerging technologies to the state.

NPR's Ayesha Rasco talks to journalist Gustavo Faleiros about the deforestation of the Amazon and how the results of Brazil's presidential election could affect it.

Estonia now has the world's first nationwide electric car charger network. What would the U.S. have to do to make a similar leap?

After last year's deadly heat wave, Oregon lawmakers are debating new measures to keep people safe. They include funding and legal rights for air conditioning.

More and more parades in New Orleans now feature glass beads instead of plastic ones during Mardi Gras.

Several dummy satellites were supposed to be launched, but a door on the ship did not open as planned.

The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It's meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.

Even as Detroit files for bankruptcy protection, Bruce Katz says many American cities are showing promising signs of renewal. In The Metropolitan Revolution, he writes that, together, cities and suburbs have the power to take on the challenges Washington won't.

As speculation begins about who will replace Steve Ballmer as CEO, NPR's Steve Henn has some advice for his successor: Take bigger risks — and more of them. Do more to encourage innovation and don't forget the PC just yet.