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The composer's operas for TV completely rethought the structures of the old European model for a new generation.

Professor Saad Bhamla believes all science puzzles are important, even silly ones. His research into the glass-winged sharpshooter's "butt flicker" led to a discovery about the physics of insect pee.

For 185 years, science has assumed there was only one species of king cobra. Herpetologist Gowri Shankar shares his near-death experience that led to a groundbreaking discovery for the snake world.

The tapir, South America's largest land mammal, plays a key role in maintaining the biodiversity of forests and wetlands. Conservation biologist Patrícia Medici works to protect this elusive species.

Actors who are members of SAG-AFTRA called for a work stoppage against the big studios. NPR's A Martinez talks with Ben Whitehair, the union's executive vice president, about the strike.

Melissa Block learns how to cook the spicy dish at the Sichuan Higher Institute of Cuisine in Chengdu, China. The spice comes from the Sichuan peppercorn, which has a numbing power.

Airlines have begun charging $25 for a second checked bag to help make ends meet as jet-fuel costs continue to rise. It isn't clear how travelers will cope with the changes and whether they'll be willing to pay for the passage of their golf clubs, skis and extra items.

During a campaign visit to Oregon, Sen. John McCain outlines his strategy for confronting global climate change. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee hopes to take Oregon in the fall election.

U.S. Senator Jim Webb, a onetime Republican who won his Senate seat as a Democrat, has stayed clear of endorsing a candidate in the Democratic primaries. The retired Marine explains why — and talks about his disagreements with the Bush administration, the legislation he's introduced to expand benefits for Iraq War veterans, and his new book, A Time to Fight.

Fresh Air's TV critic reviews HBO's Recount, about the uncertain and still-controversial aftermath of the U.S. presidential election. The movie stars Kevin Spacey, Laura Dern and Tom Wilkinson.