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Developing a vaccine for meningitis B was tricky. Even the existing vaccine doesn't protect against all B strains.

Why Meningitis That Hit Princeton Is Hard To Beat With Vaccines

It turns out that the bacteria that are responsible meningitis B have a sugar coating that makes them look a lot like human cells. That similarity makes development of a vaccine against the germs especially tricky.

Authors of The End of Country and Do I Get My Allowance Before or After I'm

http://cptv.vo.llnwd.net/o2/ypmwebcontent/mackattack/FMS%2020120917%20.mp3Susquehanna County, in the remote northeastern corner of Pennsylvania, is a…

An empty lab used by China Enriching Chemistry, which was accused of shipping illegal drugs to the U.S. Eric Chang, the company's director, is currently in jail in China, where he was charged with producing ecstasy.

A Chinese Chemical Company And A 'Bath Salts' Epidemic

When the drugs first appeared, U.S. law enforcement officials had a tough time figuring out what they contained and where they came from. One source was a lab in Shanghai.

Souvlaki skewers in a replica of a tray the Mycenaeans used to prepare their food in ancient Greece.

Turns Out The Ancient Greeks Were Quite The Grill Masters

For a long time, archaeologists weren't sure what to make of the cookware excavated at ancient Mycenaean ruins in Greece. That is, until one researcher built replicas of the vessels to try to cook just like the Mycenaeans did.

Environmental Advocates: Let's Start Preparing For the Next Sandy

http://cptv.vo.llnwd.net/o2/ypmwebcontent/Neena/ns%20130429%20lissummit.mp3As the region continues to recover in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy,…

Max Planck Goes To Florida, Invites Brain Scientists To Join

Germany's famous Max Planck Society has opened a brain research institute in Jupiter, Fla. It's another move in the international competition to attract the best brain researchers.

The interior of the nose is like a lush rain forest that's barely been explored.

Staph Germs Hide Out In The Hidden Recesses Of Your Nose

People who have surgery or are hospitalized for serious illnesses sometimes develop dangerous staph infections. The culprits can be bacteria that were living on people all along. Scientists say the germs thrive in remote parts of the nose that aren't typically tested. Other benign microbes might help keep the bad ones at bay.

Medicaid and Food Stamp Delays -- Is The Problem The People Or The Process?

The state has a problem. People who apply for food and medical benefits often face substantial delays before finally getting their approvals. As WNPR's…

Author and Spokane Indian Sherman Alexie won the American Book Award in 1996 for <em>Reservation Blues</em>.

Watch This: Native American Author Sherman Alexie

The author and poet is known for his perspective on being a Native American in contemporary culture. Alexie shares his recommendations for YouTube videos, movies and TV shows, including iconic Olympic moments, raunchy British teens and an Eastwood Western.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), left, seen here speaking with Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) in an elevator Sunday, says that undoing the sequester cuts is "one of the sticking points" in budget talks. Congress is struggling to find a solution to end the government shutdown, now in its thirteenth day.

Sequester Emerges Anew In Senate Shutdown Debate

There were signs Sunday that while health care may have been the key issue in the House debate, in the Senate, which is now leading the discussion, a solution may hinge on the next round of sequestration cuts, due to take effect in January.

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