Sarah Leeson
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'Tis the season for sugary treats: What pays the bills for this creative cookie business
by
Kristin Schwab
, Sofia Terenzio
and Sarah Leeson
Nov 24, 2023
Maddie Gartmann of Garty Goodies enjoys sweet success with special event orders and cookie decorating classes.
In the fight against food fraud, producers are getting high-tech
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Nov 22, 2023
Between edible microchips, invisible ink and more, the food supply chain is becoming more transparent than ever.
Why isn't there an Amazon for real estate?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Nov 8, 2023
Despite the world going digital, homebuying is still a highly analog process. James Rodriquez of Insider discusses the quest for a superapp.
Feeling burnt out from COVID-19, one nurse turned to chainsaw art
by
Sarah Leeson
Nov 6, 2023
"I got that first chainsaw and, I don't know, I just felt right at home," says Taylor White, a chainsaw carver in Maine.
Retirement doesn't appeal to a notary in Texas who's still enjoying work
by
Sarah Leeson
Oct 31, 2023
"This particular job, one of the reasons I took it is because I knew that you'd never stop learning, and I find that really exciting," said Violet O'Brien, a notary in Houston.
As weather gets less predictable, hydropower dams look to new forecasting techniques
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 24, 2023
"Forecast-informed reservoir operations" may help planners deal more effectively with flood or drought conditions.
Is CEO pay out of control?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 23, 2023
How much is too much? Union strikes and shareholder discussions have put executive compensation centerstage.
A new book follows one meal from seed to serving
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 17, 2023
"The Dish" by Andrew Friedman shows just how many steps the phrase "farm to table" skips.
Going solar isn't always sunshine and rainbows
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sarah Leeson
and Sofia Terenzio
Oct 13, 2023
For the early adopters of rooftop solar panels, maintaining and repairing faulty panels is a costly challenge of its own.
Mom concierge services are springing up on college campuses
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 12, 2023
No need to miss mom while you're away at college when you can rent one for $49 per month.