Murray Carpenter appears in the following:
An audio postcard to future generations: Volunteers document bird sounds of Acadia
Sunday, July 02, 2023
A researcher is documenting all the bird species at Acadia National Park in Maine, creating a baseline for changing populations. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 28, 2023.)
An audio postcard to future generations: Volunteers document bird sounds of Acadia
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A researcher is documenting all the bird species at Acadia National Park, creating a baseline for changing populations.
In New England, surfers catch waves through the chilly winter
Wednesday, March 01, 2023
Surfing isn't just for summer. You'll find riders catching waves in Maine all winter long.
Parts of Maine are experiencing the coldest temperatures in 40 years
Saturday, February 04, 2023
Extreme cold is disrupting weekend plans in Northern New England. In Maine, people are urged to stay indoors. Even the opening of the National Toboggan Championships has been postponed.
Catch limits imposed on menhaden have sparked a population rebound
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Along the Northeast coast, seals, whales and tuna feast on menhaden, fish that rebounded after regulators limited the catch. The oily fish are a foundation of coastal ecosystems from Florida to Maine.
'One Of The Best Nature Shows': A River Transformed After Dams Come Down
Sunday, June 21, 2020
In a growing trend, dozens of aging dams are removed from U.S. rivers every year. In Maine, this has meant the return of millions of migratory fish, plus bald eagles and other birds who eat them.
In Changing Climate, Endangered Right Whales Find New Feeding Grounds
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
North Atlantic right whales used to turn up large numbers off Maine's coast, but now, adapting to climate changes, they are being spotted further north in Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The Economic Integration At The Northern Border
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Few American and Canadian businesses are as tightly linked as Twin Rivers Paper's mills. Its mill in Edmundston, New Brunswick, makes pulp for its paper mill just over the river in Madawaska, Maine.
Scientists Move To Establish Wildlife Preserve At Guantanamo Bay
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
In the 15 years since the Guantanamo Bay detention camp was established to house suspected terrorists, a green buffer surrounding the facility to keep out the world has reverted back to the wild. Now some scientists would like to turn it into a protected research area.
More Women Move Into Maine's Rough And Risky World Of Lobstering
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Lobstering has traditionally been considered a man's job. But Maine's lobster fleet has a growing number of women who are running their own boats, and busting stereotypes along the way.
Chinese Consumers Embrace New Balance's 'Made In USA' Label
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Most New Balance sneakers are made in Asia, but many consumers in China want the ones made in America. They say the quality is better. And the company's U.S. factories are happy to fill the demand.
Cascara 'Tea': A Tasty Infusion Made From Coffee Waste
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Coffee lovers may have noticed a new offering in their local cafés. Cascara is a tea-like drink with a fine, fruity flavor and plenty of caffeine, and it's popping up everywhere. For this new addition to chalkboards nationwide, credit Aida Batlle.
Batlle is a fifth-generation coffee grower in El Salvador, ...
1,000 Years Ago, Caffeinated Drinks Had Native Americans Buzzing
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Feeding a caffeine habit is no sweat in our day and age: Just raid the office kitchen for some tea or hit one of the coffee shops that pepper the landscape.
But 1,000 years ago, Native Americans in the American Southwest and Mexican Northwest were getting their buzz on in ...
Here's The Buzz On America's Forgotten Native 'Tea' Plant
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
It's called yaupon. Native Americans once made a brew from its caffeinated leaves and traded them widely. With several companies now selling yaupon, it may be poised for a comeback.
New Popularity Of L.L. Bean Boots Sparks Scramble To Fill Orders
Thursday, December 18, 2014
L.L. Bean's iconic rubber and leather boots have swung back into fashion with young people and are more popular than ever. The backlog stands at nearly 100,000 pairs; it will take months to catch up.
Canadian Surfers Ride Chocolate River's Waves For Miles
Monday, September 22, 2014
A muddy river in the Canadian province of New Brunswick is developing a reputation for its waves. A pair of surfers set a distance record, riding the wave of a tidal bore up the Petitcodiac River.
How Caffeine Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us
Friday, March 21, 2014
Caffeine is the most popular drug in America. Murray Carpenter why caffeine has such a powerful effect on us—it can boost our mood and improve our athletic performance. He looks at the various ways caffeine is delivered to the body, how it affects us, and why it’s not regulated. He’s the author of Caffeinated: How Our Daily Habit Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us.
All Your Caffeine Questions, Answered
Monday, March 17, 2014
A cup of coffee is almost entirely water, but does it dehydrate us? A lot of us drink it every day, but we still haven't figured out exactly what it's doing to our bodies. Luckily, we...
