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Billy Joel doesn't perform on his latest CD, a collection of classical pieces he composed. The 'piano man' explains why — and reveals what he's learned about his craft (6:58-7:45) Billy Joel: Fantasies & Delusions, Op. 1-10. Sony/Columbia.

Planet nurseries, violent star births and the color of the universe are the talk of this week's American Astronomical Society meeting. NPR's Richard Harris reports for All Things Considered.

Ancient evidence had pointed to Europe as the birthplace of modern behavior. But now, two pieces of carved ochre suggest that yet again, it all started in Africa. NPR's Chris Joyce reports for All Things Considered.

Scott talks to Robert Redford about the Sundance Film Festival, and the Sundance Institute, which he founded 20 years ago in Park City, Utah. The Sundance Film festival, which features works by low-budget, independent filmmakers, began this week.

Host Lisa Simeone visits the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to learn about its breeding program and meet its newest arrivals. See the zoo babies at play in our web extra coverage.

Despite his widespread success with "The Raven," Edgar Allan Poe died a poor man. The mystery behind the haunting poem is the focus of the first installment of Present at the Creation, an NPR series exploring the origins of American cultural icons.

Last summer, a motorcycle accident sent storyteller Kevin Kling to the hospital, where he rediscovered the powers of prayer, family and friends. Kling recounts his near-death experience with his trademark humor -- and an enhanced zest for life.

Weekend Edition Sunday host Liane Hansen and NPR Science Correspondent Joe Palca take to the ice for a talk about the science behind pocket-sized instant heat packs.

This year's film festival season has begun, but the focus isn't on buying films for release as much as in past years. More and more film companies are premiering their movies there. David D'Arcy reports from Park City, Utah, home of the Sundance Film Festival.

Ken Burns says his latest documentary is a "dual biography" of Mark Twain and Samuel Clemens, the real man behind the writer.