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This rendering shows a snapshot from a cosmological simulation of a Lyman-alpha blob.

Astronomers Find Clues In The Case Of The Glowing Space 'Blobs'

Blobs in space emitting eerie, unexplained light have been puzzling astronomers for more than 15 years. Now, they think they are on to the cause of the mysterious glow.

"It was part of a beautiful, long story," Dee Dee Bridgewater says of hosting <em>JazzSet</em>. "It has been a highlight of my career."

JazzSet Signs Off

From outdoor festivals to concert halls in major cities, JazzSet was there. Hear an intimate, bittersweet farewell, with highlights that span the NPR jazz program's 23-year run.

Florida guard Scottie Wilbekin and his teammates are among the teams thought to have a strong chance of winning this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament. Are the Gators your pick?

Is There A Method To Your March Madness?

It's time for basketball fans to fill in their brackets and predict which team will win every game in the NCAA tournament. What's the best way? Research? Flip a coin? Find a mascot you like?

Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr., seen here at his California home in 1982, died Friday, his family announced.

Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Dies; Played Sleuths On TV Hits

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.'s streak of success as a leading man on TV stretched across three decades. The star of 77 Sunset Strip and The F.B.I. died at home in California.

Adolph Kiefer was a teenager in 1936 when he traveled to Berlin to compete in the Olympic Games. He went on to be a Navy Lieutenant, an inventor, and a businessman. He died at the age of 98 on Friday, May 5.

Olympic Swimmer Adolph Kiefer Dies At 98

America's oldest living Olympic champion Adolph Kiefer died Friday at the age of 98. After the Olympics, he went on to develop the first nylon swimsuit, and a safety curriculum for the Navy.

The 16th green at Augusta National — framed by some of the course's famed azaleas — in 2001.

Famed Augusta National Golf Club Adds First 2 Female Members

The home of the Masters invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and financier Darla Moore to join. Both accepted. Augusta's refusal to let women join has long been controversial.

Despite the Big Ten's expansion, Frank Deford says the conference will struggle to compete with pro football in the Northeast. The conference announced the addition of Maryland and Rutgers earlier this month.

College Football: Pro and Con(servative) Views

College sports fans can be distinctively different from the pro variety, no matter where they are. And that might complicate the growth plans of athletic conferences such as as the Big Ten, says Frank Deford.

Rep. Paul Ryan greets supporters during a campaign rally Sunday in Waukesha, Wis.

Could Ryan Lure Younger Voters To GOP?

At 42, Paul Ryan is the nation's first vice presidential candidate from Generation X. Some college-age Republicans are thrilled to have him on the ticket, but the GOP has a tough challenge ahead if it is to pick up much of the younger vote from President Obama.

Terrell Owens Protests His Own Hall Of Fame Induction

Former pro football star Terrell Owens was inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday. But Owens, who is known to be outspoken and controversial, chose not to attend the ceremony.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas listens during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26, 2020.

Justice Clarence Thomas Says The Supreme Court Is Flawed But Still Works

Justice Thomas defended the Supreme Court's independence, arguing that despite disagreements about the court's role, "it works. It may work sort of like a car with three wheels, but it still works."

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