Jeanette Woods
Stories
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Only three years old, online publication Baltimore Banner wins Pulitzer
Three reporters from the Baltimore Banner - a relatively new publication -- won a Pulitzer for their reporting on the overdose crisis in Baltimore done in conjunction with the New York Times.
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NOAA submersible robots find hand painted mural on 80-year-old shipwreck
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Phil Hartmeyer, is a marine archaeologist at NOAA's Ocean Exploration program, about a mural discovered in the shipwreck of the USS Yorktown, which sunk during WWII.
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Chicken thighs pass chicken breasts in price and popularity
For decades in the U.S., chicken breasts were pricier and more popular than chicken thighs. But that seems to be changing.
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One man's journey to becoming the world'd fastest puncher
Joshua Iyalla broke three world records — the most punches in one minute with gloves, without gloves and with dumbbells. He talks about becoming the world's fastest puncher when many said he couldn't.
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The Pope's legacy on social justice
Pope Francis leaves a legacy of advocating for social justice issues. But some Catholic communities wish he had been able to do more.
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Scientist answer burning question about volcanic magma under Yellowstone
Researchers from Rice University imaged the magma underneath Yellowstone and showed how it vents pressure, reducing the likelihood of a massive eruption anytime soon.
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Bats fine tune their navigation superpowers to avoid crashes
When bats swarm out of caves in the thousands, they almost never crash into each other. Why?
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Sideline reporter Nick Gallo talks about the sideline shenanigans with OKC Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the NBA playoffs later this week. While the team is known for its moves on the court, clips highlighting their affectionate teasing of sideline reporter, Nick Gallo, have become a viral sensation with fans.
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Academy Awards add a new category — for stunt design
The Academy Awards added a new category that recognizes stunt design. We talk to a veteran stunt coordinator about the long road to recognition for stunt professionals.
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Tamino's new album reflects the loss and change of a move across the ocean
The new album from Belgian singer Tamino, Every Dawn's A Mountain, is a mysterious reflection on loss and change after he settled in New York City.
