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Scientists who study the remote, rugged continent at the bottom of the world are on edge as funding for research there remains in jeopardy. It hasn't been decided yet if Antarctic operations for the research season will be allowed to continue.

An Indian startup sells edible spoons that taste just like crackers, made out of millet, rice and wheat. The company's founder says it's a fun way to encourage people to reduce their plastic waste.

Robert Siegel offers his personal memories of former NPR President Frank Mankiewicz, who died Thursday at age 90. Mankiewicz was also remembered for being Sen. Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign manager.

This campaign season, lots of people are apparently making calls and doing Internet searches to see how to move to Canada. The number who follow through is likely to be much, much lower.

Thursday's announcement of Golden Globe nominations officially kicks off the Hollywood award season. The nominations, considered a good predictor of how the Oscar race will shape up, suggest the field for the coveted Best Picture Award has narrowed dramatically. Hear NPR's Kim Masters.

Steve Forbes knows what it's like for a non-politician to run for president — he did it twice. Rachel Martin talks to the publisher and former GOP presidential candidate about the GOP primary season.

Cleveland celebrated its first pro sports title in 52 years. A massive crowd turned out for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on parade.

Honeybees are a critical part of agriculture, pollinating many of our favorite crops. But bee deaths are on the rise. In Japan, scientists are testing whether insect-sized drones can help do the job.

Soho Press recently reissued the late British crime writer's final novel. Critic John Powers says Lewis' GBH is a pulp-fiction triumph worthy of Jim Thompson or James Ellroy.

He has one elephant. He has named her "Shy Woman." And she is not just an elephant he lassoed and captured. She is his companion and confidant.