In 1970, a young biologist named David Mech published what could be the most consequential book on wolves ever written. At the time, The Wolf: The Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species, was the most complete collection of…
Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston
Rhode Islanders have long been able to choose Mr. Potato Head for their specialty license plates. However, Hasbro's decision to move its headquarters to Boston has motivated two lawmakers to propose ending the option of Mr. Potato Head…
6 new plans Healey announced during her State of the Commonwealth speech
In her third annual State of the Commonwealth speech, the Massachusetts governor announced plans to ban medical debt from bring reported to credit agencies, invest more in help for first-time homebuyers and name another bridge after a…
After magical season, Patriots prepare to face a depleted Broncos in AFC Championship
The New England Patriots are headed to Denver this weekend to face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game. Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins WBUR's Morning Edition to preview the game and reflect on a whirlwind,…
Minnesota protesters plan to skip work, school and shopping for anti-immigration enforcement demonstration Friday
Federal law enforcement officers have surged in the area for weeks and have repeatedly squared off with community members and activists who track their movements online and in streets.
Not just socks: New England's wool industry is finding new ways to use fleece
From gardening to construction and insulation, New England producers of sheep and alpaca wool are looking beyond the clothing industry to make use of excess fleece.
As the T tries to move forward, its past looms large
WBUR transportation reporter Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez and Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, join WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the state of the MBTA.