Planet nurseries, violent star births and the color of the universe are the talk of this week's American Astronomical Society meeting. NPR's Richard Harris reports for All Things Considered.
It's that time once again to convene our annual roundtable to review some of the best tech available this holiday season. From productivity tools to being a road warrior, we'll ask our gadget geeks to help fill out your gift list.
Today HPR All Things Considered host Dave Lawrence sends off an entertainment legend and reggae pioneer like no other. Last week three-time guest Jimmy Cliff passed at 81, and today we hear highlights of all three chats. Intimate and deeply personal, Jimmy shares stories from many chapters of his life, including singing for us the song that started his career, and telling the story of how he was instrumental in bringing Bob Marley and Desmond Dekker's work to the world. We also hear some incredible music to honor a gentle, kind, easygoing and lovable guest.