Scientists working in Kenya report that they've found fossils that could shake up part of our evolutionary family tree. One of the researchers explains why his team thinks that the line from ape to man might be changing. The findings will be published this week in the journal Nature.
Talk of the Nation
BLOG OF THE NATION:
Continue the discussion off the air with the new blog from Talk of the Nation. Comment on the show, suggest future topics and see what others have to say. Join us »
to Friday's show · Aug. 10, 2007
This show's music interludes are not yet posted. Please check back later.
CONTACT THE SHOW:
(800) 989-8255
E-mail your question or comment for broadcast.
Join the Online Discussion:
Our Screening Policy:
Read How to Get on 'Talk of the Nation,' an April 2006 column from NPR's ombudsman.
COMING UP:
August 13 · FBI statistics show that murder rates are up in cities across the country. We'll talk with people whose families and neighborhoods are caught in the crossfire. Monday, on Talk of the Nation.
Search Talk of the Nation Stories
THE OPINION PAGE:
Every Monday, the author of an op-ed from the Sunday papers takes caller questions.
'TALK OF THE NATION OPINION PAGE'
NPR's 'Talk of the Nation' speaks with the author of a provocative opinion piece from the weekend papers.