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We often think that our decisions are our own. But Behavioral Economist Dan Ariely explains how our environment — even something as simple as how a question is framed — can affect what we choose.

One choice isn't always better than the other. Philosopher Ruth Chang says, once we realize that, it's easier to embrace the hard work of decision-making.

Psycho-economist Sheena Iyengar explains how we can actively use choice as a tool to help us arrive at decisions we can live with.

Scott Simon talks with historian Matt Price, whose group holds "hack-a-thons" to preserve scientific information. Activists fear environmental data will be harder to find under the new administration.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with CeCe Sieffert of the International Rhino Foundation about the poaching attack that occurred in a zoo outside Paris in which a white rhino was killed for its horn.

In 2013, Laura DiGeronimo got a holiday surprise, but not the kind many people would welcome. As part of the series, "Kind World," a story about a break-up, depression and shoveling snow.

On this week's Shelf Discovery, Kristin listens in on the adventures of a late, great Hollywood legend with Make 'Em Laugh by Debbie Reynolds and Dorian…

The National Weather Service is predicting heavy Lake Effect snow starting early Tuesday morning and pushing through until the late evening hours.…

Voters in the Netherlands are going to the polls after an election campaign dominated by issues of identity and immigration. It's seen as a potential test of the power of populism in Europe.