Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.
Millions of federal funds are waiting to be tapped to boost broadband internet and the information highway in the islands. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke is the designated troubleshooter to make sure the state doesn't bungle the opportunity to connect our islands online.
The social forces are pervasive but subtle in Lukas Dhont's Close — no overt bullying or homophobia, just internalized pressures on still-developing psyches.