Irina Zhorov appears in the following:
A Christmas Tree Thrives On Farms, Struggles In The Wild
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The Fraser fir is found in a lot of homes around Christmas. But its wild cousins have been in decline for almost a century because of a small invasive pest.
How A Bird Became Flightless Through Evolution — Twice
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
More than 100,000 years ago, a bird flew from Madagascar to an island chain, where it lost the ability to fly. The seas rose and then fell and the bird flew back, only to become flightless again.
In This Bible Study, Science And Faith Don't Have To Compete
Sunday, April 29, 2018
"We don't understand all the mysteries of science, we don't know all the mysteries of creation, but we know that they're one and together," a participant said.
A Lazarus Patient And The Limits Of A Lifesaving Stroke Procedure
Monday, May 01, 2017
About 800,000 people have strokes each year in the U.S. Most are caused by clots that block blood to the brain. In some cases, doctors can remove the clot using a device that looks like a fishing net.
It’s Only Post-Natural
Monday, December 05, 2016
A tiny museum in Pittsburgh is challenging the definition of the "natural world."
Russian Company Rustles Up Cowboys To Help Beef Up Demand For Steaks
Thursday, December 01, 2016
The firm Miratorg is building an American-style beef steak industry from scratch. To make it work, it has to import everything from the cows, to the feed — right down to importing American cowboys.
Congress Expands Program Giving Housing Authorities More Autonomy
Monday, February 08, 2016
Local participants in Moving to Work, a Department of Housing and Urban Development program, like the freedom. But critics say the program doesn't benefit the individuals who rely on those agencies.
An Artistic Time Capsule Prepares To Hitch A Ride To The Moon
Sunday, January 03, 2016
DNA from a genetically modified goat, a spritz of perfume, sculptures so small you need a microscope to see them.
They're all headed for the moon.
The MoonArk is a sort of eight-inch-tall portrait of humanity, with more than 200 artists and designers contributing to it. There's space ...
Pittsburgh Tries To Attract Enterprising Immigrants And Refugees
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Pittsburgh is the latest Rust Belt city hoping to lure high-skilled immigrants into its labor force by helping refugees and other immigrants land the kind of jobs they held back home.
With Courts Far From Reservations, Justice Can Be Hard To Find, Too
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Those living on the Wind River Indian Reservation must travel five hours to Cheyenne, Wyo., for federal cases. Irina Zhorov of WPR reports that the community's lost faith that justice is open to them.
Wind River Indian Reservation's Borders Are Disputed
Wednesday, March 05, 2014
The borders have grown by about a million acres after a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency. Tribes see it as righting a historical wrong. The state is fighting the move.
Enthusiasts Encourage More Women To Give Hunting A Shot
Friday, October 18, 2013
The departure time for Wyoming's inaugural Women's Antelope Hunt was set for 5:30 a.m. — but that was before a snowstorm hit. By 6 a.m., the electricity is still out, wind and snow are howling and antsy women in camouflage are eating eggs by candlelight.
Marilyn Kite, Wyoming's first female ...
