Telescope technology has advanced, well, astronomically in the last fifty years. But who gets to use these magical machines that can look millions of years back in time? Thousands of astronomers from around the world apply for access to super-telescopes every year in a process that is both rigorous and highly competitive.

After three years and $6 million worth of renovations, the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka will reopen to the public on Saturday. KPR's Jim McLean got a sneak preview of what's in store for visitors.

Ever taken a canoe trip down the mighty Missouri River through downtown Kansas City? Commentator Rex Buchanan has and he did so with some trepidation.

"Honor to the Soldier and Sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as best he can, the same cause." —Abraham Lincoln, 1863

Visitors to the National World War One Museum in Kansas City walk across a glass bridge. Underneath, nine thousand red poppies appear to stare upward. What's the meaning behind all these poppies? As we approach Veterans Day on Tuesday, we hear from Dr. Christopher Warren, chief curator at the National World War One Museum in Kansas City, to find out.

Football coach Marv Levy guided the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the 1990s...but that wouldn't happen until after the Kansas City Chiefs fired him.

Commentator Scott Carlberg says nuclear power is like potato chips. The classic chip is great. But a ridged, sharp cheddar chip? That’s next-level. Advanced nuclear plants are that next level, only better — maybe even the jalapeño-salsa chip of the energy world.

October 14 is the 135th anniversary of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower, our nation's 34th president. Eisenhower grew up in Abilene, which is where his presidential library is located. The author of a new book tries to separate fact from fiction in Eisenhower's eventful life story.

Right now is one of the best times of the year for bird watchers. As Commentator Rex Buchanan tells us, as many as 800 million birds will soon be moving through this part of the world as they migrate south.

This is the 8th history book written by Matthew Algeo, who took over as the local host of KPR's Morning Edition earlier this year. Algeo's latest effort, New York's Secret Subway, will be available Tuesday night (7 pm) during a launch party at the Raven Bookstore in downtown Lawrence.