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A vineyard in Tarija, Bolivia, the center of the country's wine industry. A growing number of wineries here are improving their techniques, ramping up production and starting to export, as global interest in Bolivia's award-winning wines grows.

Grown At High Altitudes, Bolivia's Wines Are Rising Stars

The landlocked South American nation is starting to turn heads for award-winning wine.

This is the "hydrogel" technology that ASU will put underneath the soccer fields. It holds onto the irrigation water and slowly releases it over time. It could save 45% of the 11 million gallons the fields drink up every year.

Could Super-Absorbent Gel Save Millions Of Gallons Of Water In The Desert?

Arizona State University West launched a pilot project using a new water-saving solution called hydrogel.

Remembering NPR’s Cokie Roberts

Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts died Tuesday in Washington. She was 75.

Joe Bay (center), coach of a New York City "Bootcamp for New Dads," instructs Adewale Oshodi (left) and George Pasco in how to cradle an infant for best soothing.

How a Prenatal 'Bootcamp' for new dads helps the whole family

Lack of attention to a new father's needs can have ripple effects that impact the whole family.

Is it ever morally wrong to take pictures of animals? One wildlife photographer says Yes

Is it morally wrong to take a wildlife photo?

A general view of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, on February 13, 2017.

Scientists Are Still Uncovering The Grand Canyon's Geological 'Secrets'

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is among the world’s most amazing natural wonders.

Prize iPhone Photos: Changing The Way We See The World

With a compact device in hand, world travelers are sharing intimate images from the far corners of the globe.

Jessica Bray and her husband, Anthony Bray, pose with their 1970 Volkswagen Beetle. Anthony converted his Beetle to an electric car. "As a special touch, we added bubble machines to the back to blow bubbles at car shows and as we drive," Jessica said.

A Bug's Life: Remembering the classic Volkswagen Beetle

At one time, the Volkswagen Beetle was so ubiquitous that its sighting is often punctuated by a swift punch in the arm and a shout of "Punch Buggy!" (Or "Slug Bug!" depending on your regional take on the road trip game).

A smoked pulled chicken sandwich from Operation BBQ Relief.

When natural disasters strike, operation BBQ swoops in with relief — and ribs

Everyone involved with Operation BBQ Relief, volunteers and workers say, has at least one "moment" that keeps them hooked on the work.

A few of the great books that our listeners recommend for summer reading.

Code Switch Book Club, summer 2019

Here are a few of the books recommended by our listeners.

A team of specially trained hunting dogs has been helping conservationists and researchers find rare turtles in Iowa.

Good girl! These dogs are helping save habitats by finding rare turtles

Conservationists are taking an unconventional approach to finding and protecting turtles, with an unlikely helper.

The coal plant in Shamokin Dam, Pa., is a local landmark that delivered electricity to this region for more than six decades. It closed in 2014, and the state hopes to lure new businesses to the site.

Finding New Opportunity For Old Coal-Fired Power Plant Sites

Nearly 300 coal-fired power plants have been "retired" since 2010, according to the Sierra Club.

Clare Kelley practices "forest bathing" along the edge of an urban forest on Roosevelt Island, in the middle of the Potomac River. In contrast to hiking, forest bathing is less directed, melding mindfulness and nature immersion to improve health.
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Forest Bathing: A Retreat To Nature Can Boost Immunity And Mood

The aim of forest bathing is to slow down and become immersed in the natural environment.

Professional sports gambler James Holzhauer won $131,127 during a Jeopardy! show that aired Wednesday night, breaking his previous record.

Huge Bets, Fast Buzzer: Sports Bettor Smashes 'Jeopardy!' Records

A new star has risen on a classic game show.

New Mexico Is Divided Over The 'Perfect Site' To Store Nation's Nuclear Waste

A 1,000-acre patch of southeast New Mexico desert may offer a temporary solution to the nation's longstanding nuclear waste problem.

Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, inspects grains at the company's facility in Milwaukie, Ore. The pioneering manufacturer of gluten-free products invests in whole grains as well as beans, seeds, nuts, dried fruits, spices and herbs.

How Bob's Red Mill Company Became A Gluten-Free Giant Ahead Of Its Time

Today the company sells more than 100 different gluten-free products.

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