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A young scientist decided that one way to get girls into science would be by painting neurons and parasitic worms on her nails.

In Virginia this weekend, officials are marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of enslaved Africans to the United States.

As the percentage of Americans who belong to a church, mosque or synagogue declines, congregations are selling their buildings. Some of those former houses of worship are finding new life.

We'll ask two members of the hip-hop group the Beastie Boys — "Mike D" and "Ad-Rock" — three questions about bread-making. Originally broadcast Dec. 22, 2018.

Storm of controversy

Since Cousteau obviously knows a lot about fish, we've decided to quiz him on the band Phish. The game's called "Man, just get cool with the flow of the jam, man." Originally broadcast June 30, 2018.

Just before leaving Washington, D.C., Friday, President Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports and threatened to force American companies to leave China.

The new animated short, follows the story of an African-American father trying to do his daughter's hair. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with creator Matthew A. Cherry about the story.

American business owners weigh in on the most recent escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.

The Instrument of Hope, a trumpet made partly of bullets and inspired by the survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Fla., mass shooting, is touring the country to promote healing.