Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Saturn: Cassini's Final Chapter

Saturn: Cassini's Final Chapter
After years, NASA's Cassini spacecraft will soon begin its final act — a plunge into Saturn. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Dr. Carolyn Porco, head of the imaging team, about the mission's legacy.

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Health & Science - April 30, 2017 at 06:56PM - Saturn: Cassini's Final Chapter

NPR News: The Call-In: Your Stories About Veterans Affairs

The Call-In: Your Stories About Veterans Affairs
This week's Call-In is about the Department of Veterans Affairs: stories from veterans about getting health care and ideas for reforming the whole agency.

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Health Care - April 30, 2017 at 06:56PM - The Call-In: Your Stories About Veterans Affairs

Understanding What Makes Plants Happy


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Thomas Rainer’s work is a revelation: It turns out that plants are social, and have a body language that explains what they need.
Understanding What Makes Plants Happy - By MARGARET ROACH - Category Style - Keyword Gardens and Gardening, Flowers and Plants - From The New York Times - Published at April 30, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Alaska Guessing Game Provides Climate Change Record

Alaska Guessing Game Provides Climate Change Record
Months behind the rest of the country, spring is advancing across Alaska. And a contest that has residents guess the date of river ice breakup is showing a trend toward earlier and earlier melt.

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Health & Science - April 30, 2017 at 05:44PM - Alaska Guessing Game Provides Climate Change Record

NPR News: Being A Guinea Pig For Science Can Be A Long, Slow Slog

Being A Guinea Pig For Science Can Be A Long, Slow Slog
Brandie Jefferson volunteered for a clinical trial to see if intermittent fasting can help treat multiple sclerosis. Five months in, she realizes that this study won't answer that question.

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Health & Science - April 30, 2017 at 04:00PM - Being A Guinea Pig For Science Can Be A Long, Slow Slog

Thứ Bảy, 29 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Thousands Of Marchers Expected To Take On Trump's Climate Policies

Thousands Of Marchers Expected To Take On Trump's Climate Policies
On the symbolic 100th day in office for President Trump, who has denied climate change, protesters are rallying in front of the White House to call for better environmental protections.

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Health & Science - April 29, 2017 at 11:15PM - Thousands Of Marchers Expected To Take On Trump's Climate Policies

NPR News: American Medical Association President On GOP Health Care Plan

American Medical Association President On GOP Health Care Plan
Republicans have revived efforts to overhaul health care. NPR's Scott Simon asks American Medical Association President Andrew Gurman what he'd like to see in a health care bill.

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Health Care - April 29, 2017 at 06:57PM - American Medical Association President On GOP Health Care Plan

When the Gospel of Minimalism Collides With Daily Life


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Having less stuff doesn’t always bring more zen. Like most things, living minimally is more complicated than it may seem.
When the Gospel of Minimalism Collides With Daily Life - By JACOBA URIST - Category Style - Keyword Psychology and Psychologists, Interior Design and Furnishings - From The New York Times - Published at April 29, 2017 at 07:00AM

Design Books to Inspire Springtime Renewal, Indoors and Out


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A crop of new releases may help harness the seasonal impulse to spruce up, clear out or wholly reimagine our spaces.
Design Books to Inspire Springtime Renewal, Indoors and Out - By JEREMY ALLEN - Category Style - Keyword Design, Flowers and Plants, Books and Literature - From The New York Times - Published at April 29, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Those TV Drug Ads Distract Us From The Medical Care We Need

Those TV Drug Ads Distract Us From The Medical Care We Need
Doctors spend lots of time answering questions about the latest drug ad, and that means less time answering questions that could really help your health, a primary care physician says.

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Health Care - April 29, 2017 at 04:00PM - Those TV Drug Ads Distract Us From The Medical Care We Need

He Walked New York’s Streets to Find People Who ‘Don’t Quite Fit In’


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The photographer Daniel Arnold spent a week in March seeking looks that were anything but ordinary. New York didn't disappoint.
He Walked New York’s Streets to Find People Who ‘Don’t Quite Fit In’ - By DANIEL ARNOLD, JOANNA NIKAS and EVE LYONS - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at April 29, 2017 at 07:00AM

Thứ Sáu, 28 tháng 4, 2017

House Love: Moving a Home in India 1,500 Miles to Save It


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Two architects, one in Boston and the other in Delhi, gave a centuries-old Kerala farmhouse a new life.
House Love: Moving a Home in India 1,500 Miles to Save It - By ZAHID SARDAR - Category Style - Keyword Restoration and Renovation, Architecture - From The New York Times - Published at April 28, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: For Some, Pre-Hospice Care Can Be A Good Alternative To Hospitals

For Some, Pre-Hospice Care Can Be A Good Alternative To Hospitals
Through home visits, very ill people get help with pain, stress and symptoms. Medical centers, initially skeptical, now embrace the program because it helps patients and makes financial sense.

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Health Care - April 28, 2017 at 04:00PM - For Some, Pre-Hospice Care Can Be A Good Alternative To Hospitals

The Physics of Forbidden Love


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The winning essay from our Modern Love College Essay Contest explores an unlikely romance between a transgender man and an immigrant Indian woman.
The Physics of Forbidden Love - By MALCOLM CONNER - Category Style - Keyword Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at April 28, 2017 at 07:00AM

Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 4, 2017

The Week in Pictures: April 28, 2017


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Photos by The New York Times and by photographers from around the world.
The Week in Pictures: April 28, 2017 - Defense and Military Forces, Monuments and Memorials (Structures) - April 28, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

2017 N.F.L. Draft Red Carpet


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Dressed to kill in shades of pink, red and gray, the prospects enjoy a golden moment before they have to go back to work.
2017 N.F.L. Draft Red Carpet - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at April 28, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Because I Was Harmed

Because I Was Harmed
An advocate against female genital mutilation/cutting explains: "I wanted to break the sense of powerlessness that persists generation after generation."

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NPR News: New Health Care Bill Needs Moderate Republicans' Support — What Do They Want?

New Health Care Bill Needs Moderate Republicans' Support — What Do They Want?
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with moderate Republican Congressman Leonard Lance of New Jersey about what he's looking for in the new health care bill.

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Health Care - April 28, 2017 at 03:20AM - New Health Care Bill Needs Moderate Republicans' Support — What Do They Want?

NPR News: Florida Battles With Tricky Removal Of Costly Muck In Indian River Lagoon

Florida Battles With Tricky Removal Of Costly Muck In Indian River Lagoon
In Florida, an effort is underway to remove more than million cubic feet of muck sullying the Indian River Lagoon, considered North America's most biologically diverse estuary. It's a mess.

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Health & Science - April 28, 2017 at 03:20AM - Florida Battles With Tricky Removal Of Costly Muck In Indian River Lagoon

NPR News: As Trump And Congress Flip-Flop On Health Care, Insurers Try To Plan Ahead

As Trump And Congress Flip-Flop On Health Care, Insurers Try To Plan Ahead
Insurance companies face deadlines to offer Affordable Care Act plans for next year, but lawmakers and the White House have left key decisions up in the air.

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Health Care - April 28, 2017 at 02:16AM - As Trump And Congress Flip-Flop On Health Care, Insurers Try To Plan Ahead

NPR News: California Is On Its Way To Having An Avocado Crop Year-Round

California Is On Its Way To Having An Avocado Crop Year-Round
Americans ate 2 billion pounds of avocados last year; many came from Mexico. That's because avocados grow year-round in Mexico's climate, but not California's. Researchers are working to change that.

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Health & Science - April 28, 2017 at 02:15AM - California Is On Its Way To Having An Avocado Crop Year-Round

NPR News: Scientists Hunt Hard Evidence On How Cop Cameras Affect Behavior

Scientists Hunt Hard Evidence On How Cop Cameras Affect Behavior
Police departments in about 95 percent of cities nationally have put wearable cameras on officers, or soon plan to. But do these body cameras make neighborhoods safer? Scientists want to find out.

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Health & Science - April 28, 2017 at 12:03AM - Scientists Hunt Hard Evidence On How Cop Cameras Affect Behavior

New York Design Destinations You Can’t Miss This Month


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Throughout May, the city’s galleries, showrooms, museums and trade fairs will host exhibitions, tours and conversations.
New York Design Destinations You Can’t Miss This Month - By JULIE LASKY - Category Style - Keyword Design - From The New York Times - Published at April 27, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Cassini Craft Beams Closest Images Ever Taken Of Saturn

Cassini Craft Beams Closest Images Ever Taken Of Saturn
Cassini is "showing us new wonders and demonstrating where our curiosity can take us if we dare," NASA's planetary science director says.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 08:28PM - Cassini Craft Beams Closest Images Ever Taken Of Saturn

NPR News: The North Korean Electromagnetic Pulse Threat, Or Lack Thereof

The North Korean Electromagnetic Pulse Threat, Or Lack Thereof
Can a nuclear weapon in space fired by North Korea knock off much of the world's electricity? Jeffrey Lewis, of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, says not really.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 04:10PM - The North Korean Electromagnetic Pulse Threat, Or Lack Thereof

NPR News: Instead Of Showing Off Wealth, Some Show Off Busy Schedules

Instead Of Showing Off Wealth, Some Show Off Busy Schedules
Instead of buying expensive things, people now use busyness to show their high status. New research finds that many celebrities use social media to boast about their lack of time, not their wealth.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 04:09PM - Instead Of Showing Off Wealth, Some Show Off Busy Schedules

NPR News: ProPublica Investigation Finds Nursing Homes Waste Tons Of Prescription Drugs

ProPublica Investigation Finds Nursing Homes Waste Tons Of Prescription Drugs
A ProPublica investigation reveals nursing homes waste millions of dollars in prescription drugs every year. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with ProPublica's Marshall Allen about his reporting.

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Health Care - April 27, 2017 at 04:09PM - ProPublica Investigation Finds Nursing Homes Waste Tons Of Prescription Drugs

NPR News: Welcome To The Poison Garden: Medicine's Medieval Roots

Welcome To The Poison Garden: Medicine's Medieval Roots
One corner of the garden of Alnwick Castle in northern England grows a hundred plants behind lock and key. Many of the toxic species there were used by medieval doctors — nasty plants adapted to heal.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 04:00PM - Welcome To The Poison Garden: Medicine's Medieval Roots

NPR News: Cassini Spacecraft Re-Establishes Contact After 'Dive' Between Saturn And Its Rings

Cassini Spacecraft Re-Establishes Contact After 'Dive' Between Saturn And Its Rings
The Cassini probe has orbited Saturn for 13 years. This is the first time it entered the gap between the planet and its rings.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 03:17PM - Cassini Spacecraft Re-Establishes Contact After 'Dive' Between Saturn And Its Rings

Meet the Dancing Holy Clowns of Mexico


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After Lujan Agusti encountered dancing clowns during a religious procession, she set out to create surreal, colorful portraits that explore their complex history.
Meet the Dancing Holy Clowns of Mexico - Clowns, Photography - April 27, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Thứ Tư, 26 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth

Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth
An inexpensive drug could dramatically reduce the number of deaths of mothers from bleeding after childbirth in low- and middle-income countries around the world.

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Inexpensive Drug Prevents Deaths in New Mothers, Study Finds


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Postpartum hemorrhage, which kills 100,000 women in developing countries, can be treated with a nearly forgotten blood-clotter invented in the 1950s.
Inexpensive Drug Prevents Deaths in New Mothers, Study Finds - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: - From The New York Times - Published at April 26, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth

Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth
An inexpensive drug could dramatically reduce the number of deaths of mothers from bleeding after childbirth in low- and middle-income countries around the world.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 05:21AM - Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth

NPR News: Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth

Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth
An inexpensive drug could dramatically reduce the number of deaths of mothers from bleeding after childbirth in low- and middle-income countries around the world.

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Health Care - April 27, 2017 at 05:21AM - Overlooked Drug Could Save Thousands Of Moms After Childbirth

Decorators on Display at the Kips Bay Show House


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Can we find meaning in the feathered nests of the superwealthy?
Decorators on Display at the Kips Bay Show House - By PENELOPE GREEN - Category Style - Keyword Interior Design and Furnishings, Design - From The New York Times - Published at April 26, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Swipe Right To Help Save The Northern White Rhino From Extinction

Swipe Right To Help Save The Northern White Rhino From Extinction
Sudan is the name of the last known male northern white rhinoceros in the world. Hoping to raise money for in vitro fertilization research, researchers have teamed up with the dating app Tinder to feature Sudan as the, "Most Eligible Bachelor in the World."

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 03:45AM - Swipe Right To Help Save The Northern White Rhino From Extinction

Anthem Threatens to Leave Health Exchanges if Subsidies Are Halted


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The insurer’s earnings beat expectations, but it warned it could withdraw from some marketplaces or raise rates sharply if the government does not continue subsidies for low-income people.
Anthem Threatens to Leave Health Exchanges if Subsidies Are Halted - By REED ABELSON - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care, United States Politics and Government - From The New York Times - Published at April 26, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: DRUG SAVES WOMEN IN CHILD BIRTH

DRUG SAVES WOMEN IN CHILD BIRTH
**Embargoed until Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. See notes.**

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Health Care - April 27, 2017 at 03:45AM - DRUG SAVES WOMEN IN CHILD BIRTH

Modern Love Podcast: Melanie Lynskey Reads ‘It Took a Villain to Save Our Marriage’


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The actress (“Togetherness,” “Girlboss”) reads Teresa DiFalco’s story about an obnoxious neighbor who becomes the glue in a couple’s unraveling marriage.
Modern Love Podcast: Melanie Lynskey Reads ‘It Took a Villain to Save Our Marriage’ - By THE NEW YORK TIMES - Category Style - Keyword Podcasts, Pregnancy and Childbirth - From The New York Times - Published at April 26, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: DRUG SAVES WOMEN IN CHILD BIRTH

DRUG SAVES WOMEN IN CHILD BIRTH
**Embargoed until Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. See notes.**

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 03:45AM - DRUG SAVES WOMEN IN CHILD BIRTH

NPR News: "It's Not Your Father's LAPD"—And That's A Good Thing

"It's Not Your Father's LAPD"—And That's A Good Thing
"I remember looking out the window the next day and thinking, 'That's weird. It doesn't snow here.' But it wasn't snow. It was ashes. There were that many fires. Throughout the city."

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 03:45AM - "It's Not Your Father's LAPD"—And That's A Good Thing

NPR News: Shutdown Averted: White House Backs Down On Health Care Demands

Shutdown Averted: White House Backs Down On Health Care Demands
The White House appears to be backing down on multiple demands that were threatening a partial government shutdown, including withholding subsidies to help low-income people under Obamacare.

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Health Care - April 27, 2017 at 03:45AM - Shutdown Averted: White House Backs Down On Health Care Demands

A Celebrity Party Where Andy Warhol Would Have Fit Right In


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David Kratz, a former public relations executive and trained as a painter, has helped turn the New York Academy of Art into a hot charity.
A Celebrity Party Where Andy Warhol Would Have Fit Right In - By JACOB BERNSTEIN - Category Style - Keyword Art, Philanthropy - From The New York Times - Published at April 26, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: 'Minibrains' In A Dish Shed A Little Light On Autism And Epilepsy

'Minibrains' In A Dish Shed A Little Light On Autism And Epilepsy
Experiments with small clusters of networked brain cells are helping scientists see how real brains develop normally, and what goes awry when cells have trouble making connections.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 01:20AM - 'Minibrains' In A Dish Shed A Little Light On Autism And Epilepsy

NPR News: New Evidence Suggests Humans Arrived In The Americas Far Earlier Than Thought

New Evidence Suggests Humans Arrived In The Americas Far Earlier Than Thought
Until now, the earliest signs of humans in the Americas dated back about 15,000 years. But new research puts people in California 130,000 years ago. Experts are wondering whether to believe it.

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Health & Science - April 27, 2017 at 12:00AM - New Evidence Suggests Humans Arrived In The Americas Far Earlier Than Thought

NPR News: Cassini Spacecraft Starts Weaving Between Saturn And Its Rings

Cassini Spacecraft Starts Weaving Between Saturn And Its Rings
"Shields Up!" the Cassini craft's Twitter feed announced Wednesday. If all goes well, new images of the ringed planet will reach Earth early Thursday.

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Health & Science - April 26, 2017 at 08:13PM - Cassini Spacecraft Starts Weaving Between Saturn And Its Rings

NPR News: Energy Star Program For Homes And Appliances Is On Trump's Chopping Block

Energy Star Program For Homes And Appliances Is On Trump's Chopping Block
Appliance makers and home builders are in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the energy efficiency program. Energy Star is among 50 EPA programs that would be eliminated under the president's budget plan.

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Health & Science - April 26, 2017 at 07:00PM - Energy Star Program For Homes And Appliances Is On Trump's Chopping Block

NPR News: How A Wild Berry Is Helping To Protect China's Giant Pandas And Its Countryside

How A Wild Berry Is Helping To Protect China's Giant Pandas And Its Countryside
Long before it became a "superfood" in the U.S., schisandra was made into soups and jams and prized as a medicinal plant. Now the berry is at the center of a dramatic new approach to conservation.

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Health & Science - April 26, 2017 at 06:00PM - How A Wild Berry Is Helping To Protect China's Giant Pandas And Its Countryside

NPR News: Recordings Reveal Baby Humpback Whales 'Whisper' To Their Mothers

Recordings Reveal Baby Humpback Whales 'Whisper' To Their Mothers
Scientists recently tracked eight baby whales using special sound and movement recorders. The sounds the babies made turned out to be far different from the eerie songs of adult male humpbacks.

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Health & Science - April 26, 2017 at 03:38PM - Recordings Reveal Baby Humpback Whales 'Whisper' To Their Mothers

Casablanca: A City Nothing Like the Film


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Yassine Alaoui Ismaili captures Casablanca’s moments of wry humor in a loving look at the Moroccan city he calls home.
Casablanca: A City Nothing Like the Film - Photography - April 26, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Thứ Ba, 25 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: A Worm May Hold The Key To Biodegrading Plastic

A Worm May Hold The Key To Biodegrading Plastic
More than a trillion plastic bags are used annually. They're made of a notoriously resilient kind of plastic called polyethylene – but scientists have found that wax worms are able to break them down.

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Health & Science - April 26, 2017 at 03:18AM - A Worm May Hold The Key To Biodegrading Plastic

NPR News: Flying Cars Are (Still) Coming: Should We Believe The Hype?

Flying Cars Are (Still) Coming: Should We Believe The Hype?
Airbus and Uber are planning for a future of flying cars and sky taxis. "You literally push a button and you get a flight," an Uber executive says. But will our Tomorrowland ever really arrive?

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Health & Science - April 26, 2017 at 12:03AM - Flying Cars Are (Still) Coming: Should We Believe The Hype?

NPR News: Scientists Create Artificial Womb That Could Help Prematurely Born Babies

Scientists Create Artificial Womb That Could Help Prematurely Born Babies
The device kept fetal lambs alive for about a month, allowing them to continue to mature. It has not been tested in humans, and some say the device raises ethical questions.

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NPR News: Psychiatrist Recalls 'Heartbreak And Hope' On Bellevue's Prison Ward

Psychiatrist Recalls 'Heartbreak And Hope' On Bellevue's Prison Ward
Dr. Elizabeth Ford treated mentally ill inmates in New York City for more than a decade. It was almost universal, she says, that they had suffered abuse or significant neglect as children.

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Health & Science - April 25, 2017 at 11:44PM - Psychiatrist Recalls 'Heartbreak And Hope' On Bellevue's Prison Ward

NPR News: Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids

Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids
Some urge ending funding to the Children's Health Insurance Program, and moving those 8 million kids to marketplace plans. But research shows the out-of-pocket costs to many families would soar.

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NPR News: Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids

Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids
Some urge ending funding to the Children's Health Insurance Program, and moving those 8 million kids to marketplace plans. But research shows the out-of-pocket costs to many families would soar.

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Health & Science - April 25, 2017 at 09:39PM - Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids

NPR News: Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids

Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids
Some urge ending funding to the Children's Health Insurance Program, and moving those 8 million kids to marketplace plans. But research shows the out-of-pocket costs to many families would soar.

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Health Care - April 25, 2017 at 09:39PM - Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids

NPR News: Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity

Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity
A new study finds that preschool-aged children who didn't have a set sleep routine were more likely to be overweight by the time they hit the preteen years.

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NPR News: News Brief: Border Wall Issue, GOP Health Care, North Korea Anniversary

News Brief: Border Wall Issue, GOP Health Care, North Korea Anniversary
U.S.-Mexico wall could violate 1970 treaty. House Speaker Ryan and other GOP leaders work to put final touches on health plan. And, it's the 85th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's military.

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Health Care - April 25, 2017 at 04:01PM - News Brief: Border Wall Issue, GOP Health Care, North Korea Anniversary

NPR News: Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity

Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity
A new study finds that preschool-aged children who didn't have a set sleep routine were more likely to be overweight by the time they hit the preteen years.

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Health & Science - April 25, 2017 at 06:00PM - Eat, Sleep, Repeat: How Kids' Daily Routines Can Help Prevent Obesity

Far From Mexico, These Abuelas Keep it Close to Their Hearts


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A portrait series looks at Mexican grandmothers in New York who are the economic and cultural anchors of their families.
Far From Mexico, These Abuelas Keep it Close to Their Hearts - Photography - April 25, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Thứ Hai, 24 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: What Fish Is Good For Me And The Planet? New Documentary Explores

What Fish Is Good For Me And The Planet? New Documentary Explores
In order to investigate how eating fish affects our health as well as the oceans, author and fisherman Paul Greenberg spent a year eating fish every day.

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Health & Science - April 25, 2017 at 03:52AM - What Fish Is Good For Me And The Planet? New Documentary Explores

NPR News: Hacking Lake Erie: Tech Competition Seeks Solutions To Water-Related Problems

Hacking Lake Erie: Tech Competition Seeks Solutions To Water-Related Problems
A technology competition seeks solutions to Lake Erie's biggest problems, including harmful algae blooms and aging water systems. Teams in cities around the region are competing for thousands of dollars in prize money and consulting services to create apps and other tools.

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Health & Science - April 25, 2017 at 03:31AM - Hacking Lake Erie: Tech Competition Seeks Solutions To Water-Related Problems

NPR News: Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaks NASA Record For Most Days In Space

Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaks NASA Record For Most Days In Space
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson has now spent more time off-planet than any other American. On Monday morning, the president and Ivanka Trump called Whitson at the International Space Station to congratulate her.

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Health & Science - April 25, 2017 at 03:31AM - Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaks NASA Record For Most Days In Space

Common Nursery Products Send Thousands of Children to Hospitals


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Baby carriers, mattresses, strollers and other fixtures lead to injuries and emergency room visits for some 66,000 young children a year, a study finds.
Common Nursery Products Send Thousands of Children to Hospitals - By NICHOLAS BAKALAR - at Health - Keyword: Baby Carriages, Strollers and Carriers, Cribs (Baby Beds), Falls, Babies and Infants - From The New York Times - Published at April 24, 2017 at 07:00AM

Why Are So Many People Popping Vitamin D?


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There is no epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, experts say, yet pointless testing and treatment are rampant.
Why Are So Many People Popping Vitamin D? - By GINA KOLATA - at Health - Keyword: Vitamins, Vitamin D, Tests (Medical) - From The New York Times - Published at April 10, 2017 at 07:00AM

A Dry Side Effect


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Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a frequent side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs.
A Dry Side Effect - By C. CLAIBORNE RAY - at Health - Keyword: Antidepressants - From The New York Times - Published at April 24, 2017 at 07:00AM

Fatal Malaria in the U.S. More Common Than Previously Known


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Hospital data suggests that some immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean, thinking they are still immune, do not take precautions on home visits.
Fatal Malaria in the U.S. More Common Than Previously Known - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: Malaria - From The New York Times - Published at April 24, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Astronaut Peggy Whitson Sets New NASA Record For Most Days In Space

Astronaut Peggy Whitson Sets New NASA Record For Most Days In Space
Peggy Whitson is a biochemist who has twice commanded the International Space Station. When she comes back down to Earth this year, she'll have logged more than 650 days in space.

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Health & Science - April 24, 2017 at 08:30PM - Astronaut Peggy Whitson Sets New NASA Record For Most Days In Space

NPR News: Is It Time For Hearing Aids To Be Sold Over The Counter?

Is It Time For Hearing Aids To Be Sold Over The Counter?
About 35 million Americans suffer some hearing loss, but most don't do anything about it. There's a growing effort to make hearing aids easier and cheaper to buy.

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Health Care - April 24, 2017 at 03:28PM - Is It Time For Hearing Aids To Be Sold Over The Counter?

Drawing Your Dream Man


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Anna Ivantsova’s images pair traditional photographic portraits of her subjects with computerized depictions of their ideal partners.
Drawing Your Dream Man - - April 24, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Chủ Nhật, 23 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Voices From The March For Science

Voices From The March For Science
Thousands of people gathered around the world to show their support for science, after President Trump's cuts to the EPA. We'll hear from folks in some of those countries and around the U.S.

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Health & Science - April 23, 2017 at 07:07PM - Voices From The March For Science

NPR News: Cassini Spacecraft Heads To Saturn

Cassini Spacecraft Heads To Saturn
The Cassini spacecraft, launched in 1997, has begun its final trip, which will end in its eventual destruction on Saturn. It recently sent back a picture of Earth from 870 million miles away.

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Health & Science - April 23, 2017 at 07:07PM - Cassini Spacecraft Heads To Saturn

NPR News: Waste Not, Want Not: Why Aren't More Farms Putting Poop To Good Use?

Waste Not, Want Not: Why Aren't More Farms Putting Poop To Good Use?
Digesters convert livestock manure into electricity. Farmers can use it to power their operations or even sell some back to the grid. But some have found the technology too pricey to maintain.

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Health & Science - April 23, 2017 at 07:00PM - Waste Not, Want Not: Why Aren't More Farms Putting Poop To Good Use?

Thứ Bảy, 22 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: PHOTOS: Scientists Take To Washington To Stress A Nonpartisan Agenda

PHOTOS: Scientists Take To Washington To Stress A Nonpartisan Agenda
The science community feels threatened under the current administration. Researchers, educators and activists took to the nation's capital to stress that cuts to scientific funding affect us all.

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Health & Science - April 23, 2017 at 07:23AM - PHOTOS: Scientists Take To Washington To Stress A Nonpartisan Agenda

NPR News: Out Of The Lab And Into The Streets, Science Community Marches For Science

Out Of The Lab And Into The Streets, Science Community Marches For Science
Thousands of scientists and their supporters took to the streets to advocate for public support for science and technology today in Washington, D.C., and other cities around the country.

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Health & Science - April 23, 2017 at 05:24AM - Out Of The Lab And Into The Streets, Science Community Marches For Science

NPR News: Renée Elise Goldsberry Hopes 'Henrietta Lacks' Movie Will Start Conversations

Renée Elise Goldsberry Hopes 'Henrietta Lacks' Movie Will Start Conversations
The actress plays a young African-American woman whose cells, which were taken without her knowledge or consent, went on to become "immortal."

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Health & Science - April 23, 2017 at 05:24AM - Renée Elise Goldsberry Hopes 'Henrietta Lacks' Movie Will Start Conversations

NPR News: In A New 'Anti-Science' Era, Bill Nye 'Saves The World' With Same Optimism

In A New 'Anti-Science' Era, Bill Nye 'Saves The World' With Same Optimism
"The Science Guy" dons his lab coat and bow tie uniform yet again, this time, in a a new political context. In his new Netflix series, Nye tackles climate change deniers and beyond.

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Health & Science - April 23, 2017 at 04:11AM - In A New 'Anti-Science' Era, Bill Nye 'Saves The World' With Same Optimism

NPR News: Saturday's March Aims To Stand Up For Science

Saturday's March Aims To Stand Up For Science
"I think the profession of science is under attack," says one organizer of the worldwide event. "[We've] left that open for politicians to [hijack] science for their own selfish needs."

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Health & Science - April 22, 2017 at 10:18PM - Saturday's March Aims To Stand Up For Science

NPR News: Rep. Dan Donovan On The New GOP Health Care Overhaul Effort

Rep. Dan Donovan On The New GOP Health Care Overhaul Effort
House Republicans failed to coalesce around a health care overhaul in March. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., if the party's conservative and moderate wings can compromise.

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Health Care - April 22, 2017 at 07:14PM - Rep. Dan Donovan On The New GOP Health Care Overhaul Effort

NPR News: Can Placebos Work If You Know They're Placebos?

Can Placebos Work If You Know They're Placebos?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks writer Robert Siegel about "open label placebos" and whether placebos work even when patients know they're placebos. He wrote about his experience in Smithsonian Magazine.

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Health & Science - April 22, 2017 at 07:14PM - Can Placebos Work If You Know They're Placebos?

NPR News: First Step To 'Eco-Grieving' Over Climate Change? Admit There's A Problem

First Step To 'Eco-Grieving' Over Climate Change? Admit There's A Problem
Psychologists say anxiety over climate change is making some people feel overwhelmed. To talk through their worries, a group in Utah is meeting weekly and the idea has drawn interest in other states.

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Health & Science - April 22, 2017 at 07:14PM - First Step To 'Eco-Grieving' Over Climate Change? Admit There's A Problem

NPR News: An Organizer Speaks About Reasons For A 'March For Science'

An Organizer Speaks About Reasons For A 'March For Science'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Lucky Tran, organizer of today's March for Science, occurring in a number of cities around the world.

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Health & Science - April 22, 2017 at 07:14PM - An Organizer Speaks About Reasons For A 'March For Science'

NPR News: Chew On This For Earth Day: How Our Diets Impact The Planet

Chew On This For Earth Day: How Our Diets Impact The Planet
The foods we choose to put on our plates — or toss away – could have more of an ecological impact than many of us realize.

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Health & Science - April 22, 2017 at 07:00PM - Chew On This For Earth Day: How Our Diets Impact The Planet

NPR News: Hispanic Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble

Hispanic Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble
Men are more likely than women to put off going to the doctor. Hispanic men can face complications of culture, language and cost that make that even more likely.

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Health Care - April 22, 2017 at 05:00PM - Hispanic Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble

Misty Copeland and Sally Field on the Social Significance of Their Success


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The two women talk about overcoming barriers in their careers, fighting for better roles and how it is important for artists to be politically active.
Misty Copeland and Sally Field on the Social Significance of Their Success - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at April 22, 2017 at 07:00AM

Cash Is King No More


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When there are so many forms of money that, simply through use, earn us more money, paying cash seems like a sucker’s deal.
Cash Is King No More - By LEE SIEGEL - Category Style - Keyword US Dollar (Currency), Credit Cards - From The New York Times - Published at April 22, 2017 at 07:00AM

Forget Netflix and Chill. Try Pure Flix and Pray.


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A faith-based entertainment company is making a bid for the mainstream with movies like “The Case For Christ” and binge-able television and web series.
Forget Netflix and Chill. Try Pure Flix and Pray. - By KATHERINE ROSMAN - Category Style - Keyword Movies, Christians and Christianity, Web-Original Programming - From The New York Times - Published at April 22, 2017 at 07:00AM

Thứ Sáu, 21 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Lights Off, Blankets Out: Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Lights Off, Blankets Out: Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight
Conditions on Friday night and before dawn on Saturday should be ideal for spotting the streaks of space debris — leftover particles from a comet that was last seen in 1861.

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Health & Science - April 22, 2017 at 03:34AM - Lights Off, Blankets Out: Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

NPR News: March For Science Organizers Work To Maintain Non-Partisan Position

March For Science Organizers Work To Maintain Non-Partisan Position
A March for Science will be held Saturday in Washington, D.C., and hundreds of other cities in the U.S. Organizers say the march is a non-partisan celebration of science. It's meant to both encourage political leaders to fund science and rely on scientific evidence when making policy decisions. Critics worry the march will turn into an anti-Trump rally and paint scientists as just another interest group.

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Health & Science - April 22, 2017 at 03:34AM - March For Science Organizers Work To Maintain Non-Partisan Position

Bette Midler, Michael Kors and Lucas Hedges Celebrate After “Hello, Dolly!” Opening


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New York’s celebrity elite fete Ms. Midler’s return to Broadway as Dolly Levi.
Bette Midler, Michael Kors and Lucas Hedges Celebrate After “Hello, Dolly!” Opening - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at April 21, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Jeremy Howard: Will Artificial Intelligence Be The Last Human Invention?

Jeremy Howard: Will Artificial Intelligence Be The Last Human Invention?
Jeremy Howard has studied machine learning for 25 years. He says artificial intelligence can help achieve amazing things. But he warns the impact on jobs may cause a great deal of social instability.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 08:02PM - Jeremy Howard: Will Artificial Intelligence Be The Last Human Invention?

Could Be the Thyroid; Could Be Ennui. Either Way, the Drug Isn’t Helping.


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Doctors often prescribe levothyroxine to treat a slightly underactive thyroid, and for most it has no effect.
Could Be the Thyroid; Could Be Ennui. Either Way, the Drug Isn’t Helping. - By PAULA SPAN - at Health - Keyword: Tests (Medical), Elderly, Thyroid Gland, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Placebos - From The New York Times - Published at April 21, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Jeremy Howard: Will Super-intelligent Machines Be The Last Human Invention?

Jeremy Howard: Will Super-intelligent Machines Be The Last Human Invention?
Data Scientist Jeremy Howard has studied machine learning for 25 years. He says super-intelligent machines can help us achieve amazing things. But he warns they might bring the end for our species.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 08:02PM - Jeremy Howard: Will Super-intelligent Machines Be The Last Human Invention?

NPR News: Maurice Conti: Can Machines Think And Feel For Themselves?

Maurice Conti: Can Machines Think And Feel For Themselves?
Futurist Maurice Conti says we've entered a new era where machines and humans partner to do what neither can do alone. He calls it the "Augmented Age."

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 08:02PM - Maurice Conti: Can Machines Think And Feel For Themselves?

NPR News: Marco Annunziata: What Will Human-Machine Collaboration Mean For Our Jobs?

Marco Annunziata: What Will Human-Machine Collaboration Mean For Our Jobs?
GE's Chief Economist Marco Annunziata is optimistic about "the marriage of minds and machines" — provided we manage it the right way.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 08:02PM - Marco Annunziata: What Will Human-Machine Collaboration Mean For Our Jobs?

NPR News: Erik Brynjolfsson: In A Race With Machines, Can We Keep Up?

Erik Brynjolfsson: In A Race With Machines, Can We Keep Up?
MIT Professor Erik Brynjolfsson sees a bright future where machines serve as powerful tools and partners. But he says we can only shape this future if we keep up with the pace of innovation.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 08:02PM - Erik Brynjolfsson: In A Race With Machines, Can We Keep Up?

NPR News: Is It Safe To Eat Moldy Bread?

Is It Safe To Eat Moldy Bread?
No, say food safety experts. Molds can easily penetrate deep into a soft food, like bread. But you can salvage other foods with tougher surfaces, like cabbages, carrots and hard cheeses.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 08:00PM - Is It Safe To Eat Moldy Bread?

NPR News: Republicans Take On Health Care, Again

Republicans Take On Health Care, Again
House Republicans say they are putting the "finishing touches" on a new health care overhaul proposal. A previous effort fell apart.

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Health Care - April 21, 2017 at 06:14PM - Republicans Take On Health Care, Again

How G.O.P. in 2 States Coaxed the Health Law to Success or Crisis


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In Oklahoma, which has raged against the Affordable Care Act, insurance premiums are among the nation’s highest. New Mexico, which oversees its marketplace, has one of the lowest average premium costs.
How G.O.P. in 2 States Coaxed the Health Law to Success or Crisis - By ABBY GOODNOUGH and REED ABELSON - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) - From The New York Times - Published at April 21, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: GOP Plan To Trim Insurance Benefits Might Not Tame Premiums

GOP Plan To Trim Insurance Benefits Might Not Tame Premiums
House Republicans are taking another stab at replacing the Affordable Care Act. But industry analysts say cutting required coverage won't meet their goal of lowering premiums for individual insurance.

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Health Care - April 21, 2017 at 04:00PM - GOP Plan To Trim Insurance Benefits Might Not Tame Premiums

Thứ Năm, 20 tháng 4, 2017

The Week in Pictures: April 21, 2017


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Photos by The New York Times and by photographers from around the world.
The Week in Pictures: April 21, 2017 - - April 21, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

To Stay Married, Embrace Change


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It’s unrealistic to expect your spouse to forever remain the same person you fell in love with.
To Stay Married, Embrace Change - By ADA CALHOUN - Category Style - Keyword Marriages, Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at April 21, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Lawyer Behind West Virginia County Lawsuit Against Opioid Distributors

Lawyer Behind West Virginia County Lawsuit Against Opioid Distributors
Pharmaceutical distributors — the middle men in the opioid epidemic — have already been paying out millions to federal and state law enforcement officials for the companies' role in the crisis. But a new front in the legal battle against opioids has opened. One personal injury lawyer in small-town West Virginia has come up with a creative legal theory to go after these distributors so that small, ravaged communities can collect too.

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Health Care - April 21, 2017 at 03:31AM - Lawyer Behind West Virginia County Lawsuit Against Opioid Distributors

Writing Your Senator? New Stationery Adds Flair to the Message


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New stationery for expressing support or opposition include cards bearing symbols of female empowerment, the American flag or Lady Liberty.
Writing Your Senator? New Stationery Adds Flair to the Message - By ERIN GEIGER SMITH - Category Style - Keyword United States Politics and Government, Customs, Etiquette and Manners - From The New York Times - Published at April 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: When It Comes To Policymaking, The Rules Don't Apply To Climate Change

When It Comes To Policymaking, The Rules Don't Apply To Climate Change
On Saturday, people from around the country will take to the streets in the March for Science. Organizers say that the point of the March is not to make science political, but to highlight the reality of science to politicians, as a guide in policymaking, in which science is an uncharted issue.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 03:31AM - When It Comes To Policymaking, The Rules Don't Apply To Climate Change

Maurizio Cattelan, Naughty as Ever, Takes a Tour of the Whitney


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An impish prince of the art world, whose subjects have included the model Stephanie Seymour and Hitler, takes our reporter on a caper through Chelsea.
Maurizio Cattelan, Naughty as Ever, Takes a Tour of the Whitney - By JACOB BERNSTEIN - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at April 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Researchers Find Yet Another Reason Why Naked Mole-Rats Are Just Weird

Researchers Find Yet Another Reason Why Naked Mole-Rats Are Just Weird
The hairless, ground-dwelling, cold-blooded rodents have proven capable of surviving total oxygen deprivation. Their odd biology allows them to run on an alternative fuel.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 01:02AM - Researchers Find Yet Another Reason Why Naked Mole-Rats Are Just Weird

NPR News: New GOP Health Proposal Could Ditch Protections For People Who Are Sick

New GOP Health Proposal Could Ditch Protections For People Who Are Sick
The proposal allows states to put people with pre-existing conditions into high risk pools and get rid of minimal health benefits for health insurance plans if they choose.

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Health Care - April 21, 2017 at 12:21AM - New GOP Health Proposal Could Ditch Protections For People Who Are Sick

NPR News: Astronaut, Cosmonaut And Stuffed Dog Arrive At International Space Station

Astronaut, Cosmonaut And Stuffed Dog Arrive At International Space Station
It's the first mission to space for American Jack Fischer, who says there is one aspect of space station life that you can't train for on Earth: using a zero-gravity toilet.

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Health & Science - April 21, 2017 at 12:08AM - Astronaut, Cosmonaut And Stuffed Dog Arrive At International Space Station

‘Pacemaker’ for the Brain Can Help Memory, Study Finds


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The timing of stimulation to the brain was determined to be crucial in research published on Thursday, and it might help treat dementia, head injuries and other conditions.
‘Pacemaker’ for the Brain Can Help Memory, Study Finds - By BENEDICT CAREY - at Health - Keyword: Memory, Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizures (Medical) - From The New York Times - Published at April 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Electrical Stimulation To Boost Memory: Maybe It's All In The Timing

Electrical Stimulation To Boost Memory: Maybe It's All In The Timing
Research in epilepsy has found a key to why small pulses of electricity to the brain sometimes help and sometimes hurt a failing memory. Brains hurt by physical trauma or dementia might benefit, too.

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Health & Science - April 20, 2017 at 11:01PM - Electrical Stimulation To Boost Memory: Maybe It's All In The Timing

NPR News: What Country Spends The Most (And Least) On Health Care Per Person?

What Country Spends The Most (And Least) On Health Care Per Person?
A new report looks at data from 184 countries. And raises the question: Does more spending lead to better health outcomes?

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Health Care - April 20, 2017 at 10:26PM - What Country Spends The Most (And Least) On Health Care Per Person?

NPR News: How Do Former Opioid Addicts Safely Get Pain Relief After Surgery?

How Do Former Opioid Addicts Safely Get Pain Relief After Surgery?
Max Baker got treatment for his opioid dependency and kicked the habit. He'd been clean for more than a year when a car accident and subsequent surgery returned him to addiction's spiral.

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Health & Science - April 20, 2017 at 04:00PM - How Do Former Opioid Addicts Safely Get Pain Relief After Surgery?

NPR News: How Do Former Opioid Addicts Safely Get Pain Relief After Surgery?

How Do Former Opioid Addicts Safely Get Pain Relief After Surgery?
Max Baker got treatment for his opioid dependency and kicked the habit. He'd been clean for more than a year when a car accident and subsequent surgery returned him to addiction's spiral.

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Health Care - April 20, 2017 at 04:00PM - How Do Former Opioid Addicts Safely Get Pain Relief After Surgery?

Eugene Richards: A Life in Photography


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Eugene Richards will have his first retrospective exhibit at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester.
Eugene Richards: A Life in Photography - Photography - April 20, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Thứ Tư, 19 tháng 4, 2017

Pith and Its Young Chef Move Out of Columbia’s Dorms


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Jonah Reider turned his college room into a hot New York restaurant. Post-graduation, he is back in a Brooklyn townhouse, with bigger fish to fry.
Pith and Its Young Chef Move Out of Columbia’s Dorms - By MATTHEW SCHNEIER - Category Style - Keyword Cooking and Cookbooks, Restaurants - From The New York Times - Published at April 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Many Veterans Gained Health Care Through The Affordable Care Act

Many Veterans Gained Health Care Through The Affordable Care Act
Almost half a million veterans gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, cutting the number of uninsured vets by 40 percent.

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Health Care - April 20, 2017 at 04:00AM - Many Veterans Gained Health Care Through The Affordable Care Act

Modern Love Podcast: Harry Lennix Reads ‘In a Small Bag, She Packed All Our Hopes’


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The actor reads Tim McEown’s essay about what a brush with death during sex teaches him about love and selflessness.
Modern Love Podcast: Harry Lennix Reads ‘In a Small Bag, She Packed All Our Hopes’ - By THE NEW YORK TIMES - Category Style - Keyword Podcasts, Pregnancy and Childbirth - From The New York Times - Published at April 19, 2017 at 07:00AM

How the Netflix Show ‘13 Reasons Why’ Led to Memes, T-Shirts and Debate


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The program about a teenager who commits suicide, with its “welcome to your tape” catchphrase, has engaged teenagers but also alarmed parents.
How the Netflix Show ‘13 Reasons Why’ Led to Memes, T-Shirts and Debate - By KATHERINE ROSMAN - Category Style - Keyword Social Media, Suicides and Suicide Attempts - From The New York Times - Published at April 19, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Trump Extends Troubled VA Program That Pays Private Doctors

Trump Extends Troubled VA Program That Pays Private Doctors
The Veterans Choice program was supposed to make it quicker and easier for vets to see a doctor by paying for private-sector care. But it's ended up being slower and more complicated.

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Health Care - April 20, 2017 at 02:45AM - Trump Extends Troubled VA Program That Pays Private Doctors

‘Unicorn Food’ Is Colorful, Sparkly and Everywhere


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Starbucks is selling ‘unicorn Frappuccinos,’ which now join bagels, lattes and toast as the latest foods to get a rainbow makeover.
‘Unicorn Food’ Is Colorful, Sparkly and Everywhere - By LIAM STACK - Category Style - Keyword Cooking and Cookbooks, Food, Coffeehouses - From The New York Times - Published at April 19, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Human Umbilical Cord Blood Helps Aging Mice Remember, Study Finds

Human Umbilical Cord Blood Helps Aging Mice Remember, Study Finds
Researchers found a protein in human umbilical cord plasma improved learning and memory in older mice, but there's no indication it would work in people.

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Health & Science - April 20, 2017 at 12:03AM - Human Umbilical Cord Blood Helps Aging Mice Remember, Study Finds

NPR News: An Asteroid Is Swinging By Earth Today For Its Closest Visit In 400 Years

An Asteroid Is Swinging By Earth Today For Its Closest Visit In 400 Years
Don't worry: Astronomers say asteroid 2014 JO25, which is more than a third of a mile wide, will fly harmlessly past our planet. Still, it should come close enough to be visible with small telescopes.

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Health & Science - April 19, 2017 at 10:09PM - An Asteroid Is Swinging By Earth Today For Its Closest Visit In 400 Years

First Comes Tinder. Then Comes Marriage?


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A new study reveals that the app’s users are more likely than offline daters to be looking for committed relationships. And they say “I love you” more often.
First Comes Tinder. Then Comes Marriage? - By SOPHIA KERCHER - Category Style - Keyword Online Dating, Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at April 19, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment

FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment
Many insurers have required that adults with hepatitis C be very sick before they can get access to expensive drug treatment. But Medicaid has special rules that may get kids and teens access sooner.

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Health & Science - April 19, 2017 at 04:00PM - FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment

NPR News: FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment

FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment
Many insurers have required that adults with hepatitis C be very sick before they can get access to expensive drug treatment. But Medicaid has special rules that may get kids and teens access sooner.

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Health Care - April 19, 2017 at 04:00PM - FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment

NPR News: FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment

FDA Approval Of Hepatitis C Drugs For Kids Is Likely To Speed Treatment
Many insurers have required that adults with hepatitis C be very sick before they can get access to expensive drug treatment. But Medicaid has special rules that may get kids and teens access sooner.

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Thứ Ba, 18 tháng 4, 2017

Health Insurers Make Case for Subsidies, but Get Little Assurance From Administration


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Insurers have been closely watching as President Trump and congressional lawmakers debate the future of subsidies that help lower deductibles and co-payments.
Health Insurers Make Case for Subsidies, but Get Little Assurance From Administration - By REED ABELSON - at Health - Keyword: United States Politics and Government, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) - From The New York Times - Published at April 18, 2017 at 07:00AM

The Rising Art World Star Behind ‘Black Dada’


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Adam Pendleton’s paintings, which tackle race in America, have been acquired by the Guggenheim and the Tate Modern.
The Rising Art World Star Behind ‘Black Dada’ - By STEVEN KURUTZ - Category Style - Keyword Art - From The New York Times - Published at April 18, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Secret Data On Hospital Inspections May Soon Become Public

Secret Data On Hospital Inspections May Soon Become Public
The federal government wants to require that private accreditors release reports of problems they find during hospital inspections. Right now, the reports are kept confidential.

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Health Care - April 19, 2017 at 12:19AM - Secret Data On Hospital Inspections May Soon Become Public

NPR News: WATCH LIVE: NASA Livestreams 360-Degree View Of Rocket Launch

WATCH LIVE: NASA Livestreams 360-Degree View Of Rocket Launch
A special 360-degree camera has been installed at the base of the Atlas V rocket set to head to the International Space Station on Tuesday.

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Health & Science - April 18, 2017 at 10:01PM - WATCH LIVE: NASA Livestreams 360-Degree View Of Rocket Launch

A Global Search for Art and Culture on the Street


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Whether she photographed graffiti or street games on New York’s Lower East Side, Martha Cooper has been on a quest to show people and their culture in context.
A Global Search for Art and Culture on the Street - Photography - April 18, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Dressing the Part: Melania Trump at the White House Easter Egg Roll


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The Hervé Pierre frock was another of Mrs. Trump’s camera-ready choices, just what you imagine a first lady might wear.
Dressing the Part: Melania Trump at the White House Easter Egg Roll - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Easter and Holy Week - From The New York Times - Published at April 18, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Researchers Examine The Psychology Of Protest Movements

Researchers Examine The Psychology Of Protest Movements
Social science researchers examine whether extreme protest tactics are an effective way for recruiting popular support.

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Health & Science - April 18, 2017 at 04:04PM - Researchers Examine The Psychology Of Protest Movements

NPR News: Nonprofit Working To Block Drug Imports Has Ties To Pharma Lobby

Nonprofit Working To Block Drug Imports Has Ties To Pharma Lobby
An organization campaigning against foreign drug imports has deep connections to the lobbying group PhRMA, which includes Eli Lilly, Pfizer and Bayer, an analysis by Kaiser Health News reveals.

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Health & Science - April 18, 2017 at 04:00PM - Nonprofit Working To Block Drug Imports Has Ties To Pharma Lobby

NPR News: Nonprofit Working To Block Drug Imports Has Ties To Pharma Lobby

Nonprofit Working To Block Drug Imports Has Ties To Pharma Lobby
An organization campaigning against foreign drug imports has deep connections to the lobbying group PhRMA, which includes Eli Lilly, Pfizer and Bayer, an analysis by Kaiser Health News reveals.

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Health Care - April 18, 2017 at 04:00PM - Nonprofit Working To Block Drug Imports Has Ties To Pharma Lobby

NPR News: In The Rockies, Climate Change Spells Trouble For Cutthroat Trout

In The Rockies, Climate Change Spells Trouble For Cutthroat Trout
Native cutthroat trout, an iconic part of the mountain West, thrive in cold streams. But warmer weather has allowed invaders to move in — and it's killing off the cutthroats.

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Health & Science - April 18, 2017 at 03:55PM - In The Rockies, Climate Change Spells Trouble For Cutthroat Trout

Thứ Hai, 17 tháng 4, 2017

A California Court for Young Adults Calls on Science


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San Francisco’s Young Adult Court, created in 2015, is based on recent research suggesting that brain development extends beyond age 18, into the 20s.
A California Court for Young Adults Calls on Science - By TIM REQUARTH - at Health - Keyword: Youth, Juvenile Delinquency, Psychology and Psychologists, Teenagers and Adolescence - From The New York Times - Published at April 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

Charlamagne Tha God Puts His Straight Talk in a Book


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In “Black Privilege,” the radio and TV host recommends honesty as a form of self-empowerment.
Charlamagne Tha God Puts His Straight Talk in a Book - By STEVEN KURUTZ - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at April 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

In a Dragon’s Blood, Scientists Discover a Potential Antibiotic


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Blood samples from a captive Komodo dragon blood yield molecules that kill bacteria and heal wounds, biochemists find.
In a Dragon’s Blood, Scientists Discover a Potential Antibiotic - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: Antibiotics, Lizards, Bacteria - From The New York Times - Published at April 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Home-Based Drug Treatment Program Costs Less And Works

Home-Based Drug Treatment Program Costs Less And Works
Treating addiction is expensive and patients often relapse. A new company is offering better results at a price that's lower in the long run — and clients get treatment right at home.

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Health Care - April 18, 2017 at 01:47AM - Home-Based Drug Treatment Program Costs Less And Works

NPR News: Home-Based Drug Treatment Program Costs Less And Works

Home-Based Drug Treatment Program Costs Less And Works
Treating addiction is expensive and patients often relapse. A new company is offering better results at a price that's lower in the long run — and clients get treatment right at home.

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Health & Science - April 18, 2017 at 01:47AM - Home-Based Drug Treatment Program Costs Less And Works

NPR News: Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats

Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats
NPR's Adam Cole demonstrates a science experiment that offers a new use for old Peeps. All you need is a ruler and a microwave.

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Health & Science - April 18, 2017 at 01:22AM - Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats

NPR News: Untangling The Mystery Of Why Shoelaces Come Untied

Untangling The Mystery Of Why Shoelaces Come Untied
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have figured out why shoelaces seem to come untied at the worst moments, like when you're running.

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Health & Science - April 17, 2017 at 03:46PM - Untangling The Mystery Of Why Shoelaces Come Untied

NPR News: 'Powwow Sweat' Promotes Fitness Through Traditional Dance

'Powwow Sweat' Promotes Fitness Through Traditional Dance
Native Americans are 60 percent more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic whites. The Coeur D'Alene Tribe in Idaho is using traditional dance to get fit and lose weight. They call it "Powwow Sweat."

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Health Care - April 17, 2017 at 03:46PM - 'Powwow Sweat' Promotes Fitness Through Traditional Dance

NPR News: At Intel, A Retirement Perk That Can Kick Off A New Career As A Paid Fellow

At Intel, A Retirement Perk That Can Kick Off A New Career As A Paid Fellow
The tech company pays retirement-age employees a stipend to transition to jobs with mission-driven nonprofits. And for some, the fellowship can turn into a second act.

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Health Care - April 17, 2017 at 03:42PM - At Intel, A Retirement Perk That Can Kick Off A New Career As A Paid Fellow

How Does It Feel to Photograph Bob Dylan? Unimpressive


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Ted Russell spent time with a young Bob Dylan in New York. As a lifelong jazz fan, he was unimpressed. So were a lot of editors, until the nasally voiced folk singer became a star.
How Does It Feel to Photograph Bob Dylan? Unimpressive - - April 17, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Chủ Nhật, 16 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Climate Change In Louisiana Changes Diets Of Native Americans

Climate Change In Louisiana Changes Diets Of Native Americans
Freelance journalist Barry Yeoman says climate change and other man-made obstacles are pushing Native Americans away from traditional foods and towards processed dinners.

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Health & Science - April 17, 2017 at 04:38AM - Climate Change In Louisiana Changes Diets Of Native Americans

NPR News: Spider Scientists Find 50 New Species

Spider Scientists Find 50 New Species
A team of arachnologists discovered over 50 new species of spider in Cape York, Australia. Dr. Robert Raven is one of them. He tells Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the expedition and their findings.

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Health & Science - April 16, 2017 at 07:12PM - Spider Scientists Find 50 New Species

NPR News: Artist Sets Futuristic Dinner Party In World Reshaped By Rising Seas

Artist Sets Futuristic Dinner Party In World Reshaped By Rising Seas
How will our diets shift as climate change causes sea-level rise and coastal flooding? Photographer Allie Wist attempts to answer that with pictures of an imagined "post-sea-level-rise dinner party."

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Health & Science - April 16, 2017 at 06:00PM - Artist Sets Futuristic Dinner Party In World Reshaped By Rising Seas

NPR News: As A Boy, He Learned About Science By Rubbing Calves' Ears

As A Boy, He Learned About Science By Rubbing Calves' Ears
Dr. Thumbi Mwangi had a eureka moment when he began researching a cattle disease in the U.S. The treatment was the same thing his dad the farmer had him do when he was growing up in Kenya.

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Health & Science - April 16, 2017 at 06:00PM - As A Boy, He Learned About Science By Rubbing Calves' Ears

NPR News: The Poetic Intimacy Of Administering Anesthesia

The Poetic Intimacy Of Administering Anesthesia
An anesthesiologist and poet says her medical work is well-suited to poetry, as patients move in and out of consciousness under the doctor's watch.

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Health & Science - April 16, 2017 at 04:00PM - The Poetic Intimacy Of Administering Anesthesia

Thứ Bảy, 15 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Tax Day And Health Insurance Under Trump

Tax Day And Health Insurance Under Trump
To avoid penalties, people who didn't have health insurance in 2016 or who got federal assistance to pay the premiums need to take a little extra care when completing their tax forms this year.

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Health Care - April 15, 2017 at 07:04PM - Tax Day And Health Insurance Under Trump

NPR News: U.S. Health Care Wrestles With The 'Pre-Existing Condition'

U.S. Health Care Wrestles With The 'Pre-Existing Condition'
Insurers and politicians struggle constantly to thread the needle between making sure people have good health insurance and figuring out who should pay, especially for those who need a lot of care.

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Health Care - April 15, 2017 at 07:04PM - U.S. Health Care Wrestles With The 'Pre-Existing Condition'

NPR News: Trespass, Jail, Repeat: How One Man Has Spent 575 Days in Jail

Trespass, Jail, Repeat: How One Man Has Spent 575 Days in Jail
Michael Treadwell has schizophrenia and a drinking problem. He cycles in and out of jail on minor charges like public urination. It costs taxpayers major money, and he's not the only one.

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Health Care - April 15, 2017 at 06:48PM - Trespass, Jail, Repeat: How One Man Has Spent 575 Days in Jail

NPR News: U.S. Health Care Wrestles With The 'Pre-Existing Condition'

U.S. Health Care Wrestles With The 'Pre-Existing Condition'
Insurers and politicians struggle constantly to thread the needle between making sure people have good health insurance and figuring out who should pay, especially for those who need a lot of care.

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Health & Science - April 15, 2017 at 07:04PM - U.S. Health Care Wrestles With The 'Pre-Existing Condition'

A Gym Where Comic-Con Is the Reigning Spirit


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At Nerdstrong in Los Angeles, fans of “Star Wars,” “The Lord of the Rings” and classic arcade games can work out with familiar narratives.
A Gym Where Comic-Con Is the Reigning Spirit - By COURTNEY RUBIN - Category Style - Keyword Exercise, Health Clubs, Computer and Video Games, Comic-Con (Conventions) - From The New York Times - Published at April 15, 2017 at 07:00AM

After the Election, a ‘Whole Foods Democrat’ Returns to Church


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Many of us newbies didn’t know what to do. We were practically asking: “Shoes or no shoes?” “Do you take Visa?” “Can you validate my parking?”
After the Election, a ‘Whole Foods Democrat’ Returns to Church - By SANDRA TSING LOH - Category Style - Keyword Religion and Belief, Presidential Election of 2016 - From The New York Times - Published at April 15, 2017 at 07:00AM

Thứ Sáu, 14 tháng 4, 2017

NPR News: Trump Signs Bill That Allows States To Deny Funding To Planned Parenthood

Trump Signs Bill That Allows States To Deny Funding To Planned Parenthood
Earlier this week, President Trump signed a bill that could encourage states to withhold federal money from Planned Parenthood. Opponents say it will have a big impact on women's health.

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Health Care - April 15, 2017 at 03:45AM - Trump Signs Bill That Allows States To Deny Funding To Planned Parenthood

NPR News: Researchers Find A New Way To Make Water From Thin Air

Researchers Find A New Way To Make Water From Thin Air
The device isn't the first technology that can turn water vapor into drinkable liquid water. But its creators say it uses less power and works in drier conditions — the key is something called a MOF.

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Health & Science - April 15, 2017 at 01:06AM - Researchers Find A New Way To Make Water From Thin Air

NPR News: Michigan Doctor Charged With Performing Female Genital Mutilation On Girls

Michigan Doctor Charged With Performing Female Genital Mutilation On Girls
The Department of Justice says it believes this is the first case brought under a federal law that criminalizes the practice, which is widely condemned as a human rights violation.

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NPR News: How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating

How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating
The hypercompetitive world of biomedical research occasionally drives scientists to cheat. More often, scientists make decisions that undercut their results. That can lead colleagues astray.

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Health & Science - April 15, 2017 at 12:37AM - How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating

NPR News: How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating

How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating
The hypercompetitive world of biomedical research occasionally drives scientists to cheat. More often, scientists make decisions that undercut their results. That can lead colleagues astray.

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Health Care - April 15, 2017 at 12:37AM - How A Budget Squeeze Can Lead To Sloppy Science And Even Cheating

NPR News: Maps Show A Dramatic Rise In Health Insurance Coverage Under ACA

Maps Show A Dramatic Rise In Health Insurance Coverage Under ACA
The overall increase in the number of Americans with health insurance draws attention to counties where the uninsured rate is still high, many of them in states that chose not to expand Medicaid.

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Health Care - April 14, 2017 at 08:37PM - Maps Show A Dramatic Rise In Health Insurance Coverage Under ACA

NPR News: Probe Of Veterans Affairs Hospital Shows Patients Were Put At Risk

Probe Of Veterans Affairs Hospital Shows Patients Were Put At Risk
Steve Inskeep talks to VA Inspector General Michael Missal about an investigation into the D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. It found serious issues regarding the handling of medical equipment.

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Health Care - April 14, 2017 at 06:42PM - Probe Of Veterans Affairs Hospital Shows Patients Were Put At Risk

Thứ Năm, 13 tháng 4, 2017

The Week in Pictures: April 14, 2017


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Photos by The New York Times and by photographers from around the world.
The Week in Pictures: April 14, 2017 - Politics and Government, Defense and Military Forces, Refugees and Displaced Persons, Middle East and Africa Migrant Crisis - April 14, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times