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One Species at a Time

The story of Earth's biodiversity

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phot: philip heronThis week: The marabou stork of southern Africa isn’t much to look at, and it's got a nasty appetite for carrion. And now it's also gaining respect. Join us for One Species at a Time, every other Monday at 8:30 am & 5:30 pm.

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Studying Libraries

Libraries are expanding their offerings while struggling during this difficult economic time. The battle over e-books pits libraries against book publishers, many of which are creating obstacles to prevent libraries from loaning out books in digital formats. Sean Corcoran reports in our original three-part series, Studying Libraries.


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On the first Monday of every month we tell the story of a community member who has passed away, celebrating lives that make an impact on their family and neighbors. This month: Edward Mooney.


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A 3-part original reporting series. With the end of its 40-year license approaching in 2012, the owners of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth have applied for a 20-year extension. But opponents of the plant, including some local and state politicians, question the reactor's safety, especially after three sister reactors in Japan experienced explosions and likely meltdowns this past year. Sean Corcoran reports.

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One Species at a Time

The story of Earth's biodiversity

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Hypholoma fasciculare. Albert P. Bekker, CalPhotos. CC BY-NC-SAThis week: We associate it with death and decay, but life as we know it would be impossible without it. It's neither animal nor vegetable... it's fungi. Join us for One Species at a Time, every other Monday at 8:30 am & 5:30 pm.

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Watching birds on the Cape and Islands. Wednesday morning at 8:35, and Friday afternoon at 4:30. 


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A look at what we all have to bring to the table.  Thursday morning at 8:30 and afternoon 4:30, and Saturday morning at 9:45.


Creative Life 

In West Tisbury, swords from virtual reality enter the human dimension, and (happily) things get destroyed. Steve Junker reports.


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This week: Daffodils, ospreys, and... big stripers! Everything seems to be arriving early this spring. Tune in for The Fishing News Fridays at 7:35am and 430pm, and Saturday morning at 8:35.


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