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Saxophonist Charles Parker Jr., born August 29, 1920, nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird," was one of the architects of bebop, a form of jazz characterized by fast tempos, virtuosic technique, and advanced harmonies.

Mockingbirds are especially protective of their nests and remember the faces of those who agitate them.

SC Public Radio chats with A Way with Words hosts Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett about their event in Columbia, SC on May 15.

Oak trees serve as the larval food source for almost a thousand different caterpillars.

Amanda McNulty explains how making space for native plants in your yard can help restore North America's declining nesting bird population.

From the White House lawn to grand state dinners, jazz has long been part of the nation’s political soundtrack.

During the Jazz Age of the 1920s and ’30s, South Carolina played a key yet often overlooked role in shaping the sound and spirit of American jazz.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kristen Lancaster about reducing risk of cleft lip and palate birth defects.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Kimberly Foil about the role of genetic counselors in healthcare today.

Amanda McNulty reflects on the variety of animals that have visited her home throughout her lifetime.