After Scare, Air Hoses at C.D.C. Germ Lab Are Found to Be Safe

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After concerns arose about air safety at a government lab that handles deadly pathogens, tests have found no risk, officials said.
After Scare, Air Hoses at C.D.C. Germ Lab Are Found to Be Safe - By DENISE GRADY - at Health - Keyword: Laboratories and Scientific Equipment, Accidents and Safety - From The New York Times - Published at February 28, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Trump Orders Review Of Obama-Era Clean Water Rule

Trump Orders Review Of Obama-Era Clean Water Rule
President Trump takes action to roll back another environmental regulation. The Clean Water Rule extends federal authority over smaller streams and marshes, but farmers, builders and others say it goes too far.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2017 at 04:32AM - Trump Orders Review Of Obama-Era Clean Water Rule

NPR News: SpaceX Moves To Launch First-Ever Private Mission To The Moon

SpaceX Moves To Launch First-Ever Private Mission To The Moon
SpaceX claims it will launch the first ever private moon mission in 2018, which would send people to the moon for the first time in 45 years. The announcement may signify the start of a new race to the moon, this time between NASA and the private space industry.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2017 at 04:32AM - SpaceX Moves To Launch First-Ever Private Mission To The Moon

NPR News: Chicago Leaders Use Cognitive Behavorial Therapy To Combat Violent Crime

Chicago Leaders Use Cognitive Behavorial Therapy To Combat Violent Crime
Chicago is in dire need of solutions for its violent crime. A cognitive behavioral therapy program has been able to help keep teenage boys from acting out on their impulses.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2017 at 04:32AM - Chicago Leaders Use Cognitive Behavorial Therapy To Combat Violent Crime

NPR News: Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule

Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule
The Obama-era "Waters of the United States" rule defines which small bodies of water are subject to U.S. authority. Opponents such as farmers, homebuilders and golf course owners say it goes too far.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2017 at 03:14AM - Trump Aims To 'Eliminate' Clean Water Rule

NPR News: In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts

In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts
Bad weather in southern Europe caused a brief shortage of veggies in the U.K. Prices went up and people panicked. Now they are thinking harder about where their food comes from.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2017 at 01:25AM - In U.K., A Veggie Shortage Inspires Funny Headlines And Serious Thoughts

NPR News: What If You Could Take It With You? Health Insurance, That Is

What If You Could Take It With You? Health Insurance, That Is
A key part of GOP plans to reform health care may include making health care more portable. But it's not so easy to do.

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Health Care - March 1, 2017 at 02:56AM - What If You Could Take It With You? Health Insurance, That Is

Influential Health Fund Reboots Its Search for a Leader

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The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria will start looking again for an executive director after controversy over its first set of candidates.
Influential Health Fund Reboots Its Search for a Leader - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: - From The New York Times - Published at February 28, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Why Are More Young Americans Getting Colon Cancer?

Why Are More Young Americans Getting Colon Cancer?
Data suggests that the rate of colon cancer among people under 50 is on the rise, but there are lots of possible explanations for that. Scientists say teasing out the truth will be tricky.

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Health Care - February 28, 2017 at 10:09PM - Why Are More Young Americans Getting Colon Cancer?

NPR News: Why Are More Young Americans Getting Colon Cancer?

Why Are More Young Americans Getting Colon Cancer?
Data suggests that the rate of colon cancer among people under 50 is on the rise, but there are lots of possible explanations for that. Scientists say teasing out the truth will be tricky.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2017 at 10:09PM - Why Are More Young Americans Getting Colon Cancer?

NPR News: GOP Looks To Trump's Address To Rally Lawmakers Around An Obamacare Strategy

GOP Looks To Trump's Address To Rally Lawmakers Around An Obamacare Strategy
Congressional Republicans are divided over the best path forward to deliver on the party's long-promised pledge to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

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Health Care - February 28, 2017 at 06:00PM - GOP Looks To Trump's Address To Rally Lawmakers Around An Obamacare Strategy

NPR News: This CEO's Small Insurance Firm Mostly Turned A Profit Under Obamacare. Here's How

This CEO's Small Insurance Firm Mostly Turned A Profit Under Obamacare. Here's How
The health law just needs a tuneup, says the CEO of Molina Healthcare, which operates in 12 states and Puerto Rico. The California-based insurer has seen profits, while Humana and Aetna struggled.

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Health Care - February 28, 2017 at 04:43PM - This CEO's Small Insurance Firm Mostly Turned A Profit Under Obamacare. Here's How

A Glimpse of the Workers Who Make Your Clothes

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Jost Franko photographed the global path of cotton — from plantation to factory — where the corporate quest for cheaper production sometimes obscures the human cost.
A Glimpse of the Workers Who Make Your Clothes - - February 28, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

NPR News: SpaceX Announces Plans To Sent Two Customers To The Moon

SpaceX Announces Plans To Sent Two Customers To The Moon
It would be the first time humans have traveled beyond low-Earth orbit since the days of Apollo. The mission would be manned and financed by two private, anonymous customers.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2017 at 06:12AM - SpaceX Announces Plans To Sent Two Customers To The Moon

NPR News: What's The Environmental Footprint Of A Loaf Of Bread? Now We Know

What's The Environmental Footprint Of A Loaf Of Bread? Now We Know
New research calculates the greenhouse gas emissions involved in making bread, from wheat field to bakery. The vast majority of emissions come from one step in the process: farming.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2017 at 05:20AM - What's The Environmental Footprint Of A Loaf Of Bread? Now We Know

NPR News: To Keep Teens Safe Online, They Need To Learn To Manage Risk

To Keep Teens Safe Online, They Need To Learn To Manage Risk
Teens should be included in efforts to mitigate their online risks, researchers say, but apps focus more on parents controlling access by monitoring and blocking sites.

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NPR News: What's The Leading Cause Of Wildfires In The U.S.? Humans

What's The Leading Cause Of Wildfires In The U.S.? Humans
More than 8 in 10 fires are started by people. Researchers say humans are not only causing the vast majority of wildfires, they're extending the normal fire season around the U.S. by three months.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2017 at 03:00AM - What's The Leading Cause Of Wildfires In The U.S.? Humans

NPR News: Photographer Builds A 'Photo Ark' For 6,500 Animal Species And Counting

Photographer Builds A 'Photo Ark' For 6,500 Animal Species And Counting
National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is on a mission to document every captive animal species in the world. He talks about getting an arctic fox to hold still, and Photoshopping out poop.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2017 at 01:52AM - Photographer Builds A 'Photo Ark' For 6,500 Animal Species And Counting

Life Span of South Korean Women Is Headed Toward 90

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If current trends persist, women born in South Korea in 2030 will live perhaps 90 years on average, researchers said, the longest life span in the world.
Life Span of South Korean Women Is Headed Toward 90 - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: Longevity, Women and Girls - From The New York Times - Published at February 27, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Your Name Might Shape Your Face, Researchers Say

Your Name Might Shape Your Face, Researchers Say
Do you look like a Joy? Genes and culture may make it more likely that names and faces align. But researchers say people also may adjust their expressions to match social expectations of their name.

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Health & Science - February 27, 2017 at 11:42PM - Your Name Might Shape Your Face, Researchers Say

W.H.O. Warns of Lethal, Drug-Resistant ‘Superbugs’

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The World Health Organization ranked the deadliest pathogens and urged experts and researchers to focus on fighting the most dangerous ones first.
W.H.O. Warns of Lethal, Drug-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: Antibiotics, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Bacteria - From The New York Times - Published at February 27, 2017 at 07:00AM

Inside the Governors Ball and Vanity Fair Oscars Party

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Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Janelle Monáe, Nicole Kidman and other celebrities party after the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Inside the Governors Ball and Vanity Fair Oscars Party - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword Academy Awards (Oscars), Movies, Parties (Social) - From The New York Times - Published at February 27, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: A Medicine That Blunts The Buzz Of Alcohol Can Help Drinkers Cut Back

A Medicine That Blunts The Buzz Of Alcohol Can Help Drinkers Cut Back
Naltrexone was approved to treat alcohol disorders more than 20 years ago. But many doctors still don't know that when combined with counseling it can help people resist the urge to drink too much.

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Health & Science - February 27, 2017 at 04:59PM - A Medicine That Blunts The Buzz Of Alcohol Can Help Drinkers Cut Back

Looking at All Sides in Colombia’s Conflict

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After years of photographing in various parts of Colombia, Alvaro Ybarra now wants to put his photos — and hopefully those of others — into an archive that will help the country heal.
Looking at All Sides in Colombia’s Conflict - - February 27, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

NPR News: Fearing Climate Change Policy Under Trump, STEM Group Works To Get Scientists Elected

Fearing Climate Change Policy Under Trump, STEM Group Works To Get Scientists Elected
Scientists across the country are planning to go to Washington — and take office. Shaughnessy Naughton is the founder of 314 Action a non profit that helps scientists run for office.

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Health & Science - February 27, 2017 at 05:19AM - Fearing Climate Change Policy Under Trump, STEM Group Works To Get Scientists Elected

Nicole Kidman, Adrien Brody and Pharrell Williams at Pre-Oscar Dinner

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A parade of celebrities gathered for Charles Finch and Chanel’s annual dinner at Madeo on the eve of the Academy Awards.
Nicole Kidman, Adrien Brody and Pharrell Williams at Pre-Oscar Dinner - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword Academy Awards (Oscars) - From The New York Times - Published at February 26, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Astronomers Find 7 Potentially Habitable Planets

Astronomers Find 7 Potentially Habitable Planets
Astronomers have discovered a solar system full of potentially habitable planets. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute, which searches for extraterrestrial intelligence.

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Health & Science - February 26, 2017 at 08:12PM - Astronomers Find 7 Potentially Habitable Planets

NPR News: Why It's Been So Warm On The East Coast

Why It's Been So Warm On The East Coast
The east coast saw record-breaking high temperatures this past week. Meteorologist Bob Henson talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about what's behind the early spring weather.

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Health & Science - February 26, 2017 at 08:12PM - Why It's Been So Warm On The East Coast

NPR News: Dentists Work To Ease Patients' Pain With Fewer Opioids

Dentists Work To Ease Patients' Pain With Fewer Opioids
After minor surgeries, many dentists used to reflexively prescribe quick-acting opioids to relieve a patient's pain. Now they're learning to counsel patients about better, less addictive alternatives.

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Health & Science - February 26, 2017 at 06:37PM - Dentists Work To Ease Patients' Pain With Fewer Opioids

NPR News: Dentists Work To Ease Patients' Pain With Fewer Opioids

Dentists Work To Ease Patients' Pain With Fewer Opioids
After minor surgeries, many dentists used to reflexively prescribe quick-acting opioids to relieve a patient's pain. Now they're learning to counsel patients about better, less addictive alternatives.

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The Adults a Medicaid Work Requirement Would Leave Behind

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Republican governors want to reverse what they consider an incentive not to work, but critics say putting employment before health care is backward.
The Adults a Medicaid Work Requirement Would Leave Behind - By ABBY GOODNOUGH - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Labor and Jobs - From The New York Times - Published at February 25, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: A Taste For Pork Helped A Deadly Virus Jump To Humans

A Taste For Pork Helped A Deadly Virus Jump To Humans
People were dropping dead in Malaysia, and no one could figure out why their brains were swelling. A young scientist solved the mystery. Then he had to get people to believe him.

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Health & Science - February 25, 2017 at 08:28PM - A Taste For Pork Helped A Deadly Virus Jump To Humans

NPR News: Explaining The Sizzling Sound Of Meteors

Explaining The Sizzling Sound Of Meteors
Scientists recently published a paper explaining why some meteors create strange sounds. NPR's Scott Simon talks with researcher Bill Sweatt about what creates this "sizzling" sound.

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Health & Science - February 25, 2017 at 08:28PM - Explaining The Sizzling Sound Of Meteors

Eduardo García’s Path: Migrant Worker, Convict, Deportee, Star Chef

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Mr. García has won plaudits for his fusing of Mexican and French cuisine. He is also banned from the United States.
Eduardo García’s Path: Migrant Worker, Convict, Deportee, Star Chef - By GUY TREBAY - Category Style - Keyword Cooking and Cookbooks, Restaurants - From The New York Times - Published at February 25, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: When You Love An Old Dog, Managing Care Can Be A Challenge

When You Love An Old Dog, Managing Care Can Be A Challenge
Aging dogs often need extra medical care. But there comes a time to be realistic about what can and can't be done, veterinarians say. The pet's comfort is paramount.

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Health & Science - February 25, 2017 at 05:00PM - When You Love An Old Dog, Managing Care Can Be A Challenge

Winners of Pictures of the Year International

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Besides recognizing the work of photographers on daily newspaper assignments or long-term projects, this year’s POYi competition recognized new ways of visual storytelling.
Winners of Pictures of the Year International - - February 24, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

NPR News: GOP Health Bill Draft Would Cut Medicaid, Emphasize Tax Credits

GOP Health Bill Draft Would Cut Medicaid, Emphasize Tax Credits
The plan would replace insurance subsidies for low-income families with tax credits for everyone, eliminate the requirement to buy health care, and end taxes on medical devices.

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Health Care - February 25, 2017 at 04:28AM - GOP Health Bill Draft Would Cut Medicaid, Emphasize Tax Credits

NPR News: VX: The Nerve Agent Used To Kill Kim Jong Nam Is Rare And Deadly

VX: The Nerve Agent Used To Kill Kim Jong Nam Is Rare And Deadly
A colorless, odorless liquid, similar in consistency to motor oil, VX kills in tiny quantities that can be absorbed through the skin. It is among the deadliest chemical weapons ever devised.

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Health & Science - February 25, 2017 at 03:33AM - VX: The Nerve Agent Used To Kill Kim Jong Nam Is Rare And Deadly

NPR News: Advice From Patients On A Study's Design Makes For Better Science

Advice From Patients On A Study's Design Makes For Better Science
Increasingly, advocates for patients are in the room when big medical studies are designed. They demand answers to big questions: "Will the results of this study actually help anybody?"

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Health Care - February 24, 2017 at 11:42PM - Advice From Patients On A Study's Design Makes For Better Science

Doctors Consider a Last Best Hope for Obese Teenagers: Surgery

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Parents and doctors have a host of concerns about the procedure, but some are wondering if teenage patients are waiting too long for what may be their best option.
Doctors Consider a Last Best Hope for Obese Teenagers: Surgery - By GINA KOLATA - at Health - Keyword: Bariatric Surgery, Obesity, Teenagers and Adolescence - From The New York Times - Published at February 24, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Advice From Patients On A Study's Design Makes For Better Science

Advice From Patients On A Study's Design Makes For Better Science
Increasingly, advocates for patients are in the room when big medical studies are designed. They demand answers to big questions: "Will the results of this study actually help anybody?"

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 11:42PM - Advice From Patients On A Study's Design Makes For Better Science

NPR News: Mildred Dresselhaus, 'Queen Of Carbon' And Nanoscience Trailblazer, Dies At 86

Mildred Dresselhaus, 'Queen Of Carbon' And Nanoscience Trailblazer, Dies At 86
The daughter of poor immigrants, Dresselhaus became science royalty for her work with carbon materials. Along the way she opened opportunities for female scientists that didn't exist when she started.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 11:36PM - Mildred Dresselhaus, 'Queen Of Carbon' And Nanoscience Trailblazer, Dies At 86

NPR News: PHOTOS: The Final Hours Of A Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Camp

PHOTOS: The Final Hours Of A Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Camp
On Thursday morning, law enforcement cleared out the Oceti Sakowin camp in North Dakota, ending a months-long protest against the completion of the nearby Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 07:53AM - PHOTOS: The Final Hours Of A Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Camp

NPR News: Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?

Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?
Sometimes, doctors just don't have the answers. Surgeon Kevin Jones says having the humility to acknowledge this leads to better medicine.

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Health Care - February 24, 2017 at 08:57PM - Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?

NPR News: Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?

Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?
Sometimes, doctors just don't have the answers. Surgeon Kevin Jones says having the humility to acknowledge this leads to better medicine.

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NPR News: Eric Haseltine: Can The Past Guide Us To Future Scientific Breakthroughs?

Eric Haseltine: Can The Past Guide Us To Future Scientific Breakthroughs?
Trained as a neuroscientist, Eric Haseltine always asks questions. He's identified four concepts that lead to scientific breakthrough. One of them: acknowledging we're not the center of the universe.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 08:57PM - Eric Haseltine: Can The Past Guide Us To Future Scientific Breakthroughs?

NPR News: Liz Coleman: How Do We Teach College Students To Ask Big Questions?

Liz Coleman: How Do We Teach College Students To Ask Big Questions?
Former Bennington College President Liz Coleman believes higher education is overly-specialized & complacent. She says we need to encourage students to ask bigger questions and take more risks.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 08:57PM - Liz Coleman: How Do We Teach College Students To Ask Big Questions?

NPR News: Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?

Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?
Sometimes, doctors just don't have the answers. Surgeon Kevin Jones says having the humility to acknowledge this leads to better medicine.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 08:57PM - Kevin Jones: Can Embracing Uncertainty Lead To Better Medicine?

NPR News: Naomi Oreskes: Why Should We Believe In Science?

Naomi Oreskes: Why Should We Believe In Science?
In school, we're taught we should trust science because the scientific method leads to measurable results and hard facts. But Naomi Oreskes says the process of inquiry doesn't end there.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 08:57PM - Naomi Oreskes: Why Should We Believe In Science?

NPR News: Michael Stevens: How Do You Find Smart Answers to Quirky Questions?

Michael Stevens: How Do You Find Smart Answers to Quirky Questions?
When Michael Stevens is confronted with a quirky question, he responsibly searches for the answer and posts it to YouTube — inviting millions of people to follow his journey of discovery.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 08:57PM - Michael Stevens: How Do You Find Smart Answers to Quirky Questions?

NPR News: Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably

Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably
Scientists found that bumblebees are nimble learners, especially when there's a sugary reward at the end. No wonder they're such good pollinators.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 07:37PM - Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably

Gorsuch Staunchly Opposes ‘Aid in Dying.’ Does It Matter?

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Judge Neil M. Gorsuch’s book leaves no doubt regarding his feelings. But advocates say the real battle is in state courts, not the Supreme Court.
Gorsuch Staunchly Opposes ‘Aid in Dying.’ Does It Matter? - By PAULA SPAN - at Health - Keyword: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, Death and Dying - From The New York Times - Published at February 24, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Indiana's Claims About Its Medicaid Experiment Don't All Check Out

Indiana's Claims About Its Medicaid Experiment Don't All Check Out
Indiana's health program for low-income people is experimental, and needs federal approval to continue. The state says its program is working, but some claims lack much-needed context.

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Health Care - February 24, 2017 at 05:01PM - Indiana's Claims About Its Medicaid Experiment Don't All Check Out

When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship

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A writer seeking solitude in a small town finds himself developing a deep and unlikely bond with his elderly neighbor.
When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship - By VICTOR LODATO - Category Style - Keyword Love (Emotion), Single Persons, Friendship - From The New York Times - Published at February 24, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Chemical Weapon Found On Body Of North Korean Leader's Half-Brother

Chemical Weapon Found On Body Of North Korean Leader's Half-Brother
Malaysian police said VX nerve agent — classified as a weapon of mass destruction — was found on Kim Jong Nam's body. South Korea says North Korea ordered the hit.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 02:57PM - Chemical Weapon Found On Body Of North Korean Leader's Half-Brother

The Week in Pictures: Feb. 24, 2017

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Photos by The New York Times and by photographers from around the world.
The Week in Pictures: Feb. 24, 2017 - - February 24, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

NPR News: PHOTOS: The Final Hours Of A Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Camp

PHOTOS: The Final Hours Of A Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Camp
On Thursday morning, law enforcement cleared out the Oceti Sakowin camp in North Dakota, ending a months-long protest against the completion of the nearby Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 07:52AM - PHOTOS: The Final Hours Of A Dakota Access Pipeline Protest Camp

NPR News: Who Declares A Famine? And What Does That Actually Mean?

Who Declares A Famine? And What Does That Actually Mean?
Just as we rank hurricanes and earthquakes, officials have developed a five-phase scale to rank food crises.

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Broke a Glass, Got an Invoice

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Also, a friend with boundary issues and an aunt-mother conflict threatens to disrupt a wedding.
Broke a Glass, Got an Invoice - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Weddings and Engagements, Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2017 at 07:00AM

And Now, Here’s Your Right-Wing Podcast Host: Chuck Woolery!

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Maybe if Mr. Woolery’s former showbiz colleagues had tuned in between binges on NPR and CNN, they wouldn’t have been so shocked by the outcome of the election.
And Now, Here’s Your Right-Wing Podcast Host: Chuck Woolery! - By BROOKS BARNES - Category Style - Keyword Conservatism (US Politics) - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: To Test Zika Vaccines, Scientists Need A New Outbreak

To Test Zika Vaccines, Scientists Need A New Outbreak
It's a bit of a paradox, but researchers say they need Zika virus to re-emerge this year so they can test vaccines designed to defeat it.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2017 at 12:43AM - To Test Zika Vaccines, Scientists Need A New Outbreak

NPR News: SpaceX Cargo Craft Is Now In Space Station's Grip, One Day After Aborted Docking

SpaceX Cargo Craft Is Now In Space Station's Grip, One Day After Aborted Docking
NASA had originally planned for the Dragon craft to reach the space station three days ago. It has

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 07:06PM - SpaceX Cargo Craft Is Now In Space Station's Grip, One Day After Aborted Docking

NPR News: Poverty Plus A Poisonous Plant Blamed For Paralysis In Rural Africa

Poverty Plus A Poisonous Plant Blamed For Paralysis In Rural Africa
Some African countries have long witnessed mysterious outbreaks of paralysis. Affected regions are poor and conflict-ridden, where people's main food is a bitter, poisonous variety of cassava.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 07:00PM - Poverty Plus A Poisonous Plant Blamed For Paralysis In Rural Africa

NPR News: What's Next For The Affordable Care Act? Your Questions Answered

What's Next For The Affordable Care Act? Your Questions Answered
A lot of people are confused about when and if Republicans can "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act. Kaiser Health News' Julie Rovner clears things up in the first of a series.

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Health Care - February 23, 2017 at 04:35PM - What's Next For The Affordable Care Act? Your Questions Answered

NPR News: Should Scientists March? U.S. Researchers Still Debating Pros And Cons

Should Scientists March? U.S. Researchers Still Debating Pros And Cons
A "March for Science" is set for April 22 in Washington, D.C., to show support for evidence-based public policy. But some worry the march will be seen as partisan, and may even undermine sound policy.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 04:35PM - Should Scientists March? U.S. Researchers Still Debating Pros And Cons

A Lesson From the 1940s: ‘America Is Capable of Being Un-American’

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A new book documents the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II through images by Dorothea Lange and others, including Hikaru Iwasaki, who had been sent to a camp.
A Lesson From the 1940s: ‘America Is Capable of Being Un-American’ - - February 23, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Nikki Haskell Learns the Social Cost of Supporting Donald Trump

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She has been a fan of his ever since they met at Le Club in 1974. Now that he is president, her cheerleading has consequences.
Nikki Haskell Learns the Social Cost of Supporting Donald Trump - By GEORGE GURLEY - Category Style - Keyword United States Politics and Government - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: After Making History In Space, Mae Jemison Works To Prime Future Scientists

After Making History In Space, Mae Jemison Works To Prime Future Scientists
For the first African-American woman in space, her path to spaceflight and beyond includes trying to pave the way for more girls of color to follow in her footsteps.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 06:03AM - After Making History In Space, Mae Jemison Works To Prime Future Scientists

NPR News: Protesters Leave Dakota Access Pipeline Area; Some Stay And Are Arrested

Protesters Leave Dakota Access Pipeline Area; Some Stay And Are Arrested
The governor of North Dakota had set Wednesday as the evacuation deadline for the largest protest camp. The Trump administration is allowing the pipeline to be built, despite the protests.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 06:02AM - Protesters Leave Dakota Access Pipeline Area; Some Stay And Are Arrested

NPR News: Key Moments In The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight

Key Moments In The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight
An overview of multiple legal challenges and protests since the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considered approving a section of the pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 04:27AM - Key Moments In The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight

NPR News: Nick Dupree Fought To Live 'Like Anyone Else'

Nick Dupree Fought To Live 'Like Anyone Else'
The disability rights activist campaigned to have the rules changed in the state of Alabama so he could continue receiving nursing care at home and other support past the age of 21.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 04:15AM - Nick Dupree Fought To Live 'Like Anyone Else'

NPR News: Nick Dupree Fought To Live 'Like Anyone Else'

Nick Dupree Fought To Live 'Like Anyone Else'
The disability rights activist campaigned to have the rules changed in the state of Alabama so he could continue receiving nursing care at home and other support past the age of 21.

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Health Care - February 23, 2017 at 04:15AM - Nick Dupree Fought To Live 'Like Anyone Else'

NPR News: Behold: 4 New Species Of Tiny Frogs Smaller Than A Fingernail

Behold: 4 New Species Of Tiny Frogs Smaller Than A Fingernail
Scientists in India say the frogs are actually fairly common but have eluded discovery likely because of their extremely small size, secretive habitats and unusual calls.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 03:47AM - Behold: 4 New Species Of Tiny Frogs Smaller Than A Fingernail

The 8-Year-Old Theater Critic Who Stars in HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’

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Meet Iain Armitage, who rose to fame with a YouTube channel where he offers reviews of “Othello” and “Cats.”
The 8-Year-Old Theater Critic Who Stars in HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ - By ALINA COHEN - Category Style - Keyword Television - From The New York Times - Published at February 22, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Astronomers Find 7 Earth-Sized Planets Around A Nearby Star

Astronomers Find 7 Earth-Sized Planets Around A Nearby Star
Some of the planets could be home to liquid water, but it remains unclear whether life could exist on such strange worlds.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 01:00AM - Astronomers Find 7 Earth-Sized Planets Around A Nearby Star

NPR News: Apollo 11 Space Capsule Is Going On Another Mission

Apollo 11 Space Capsule Is Going On Another Mission
The capsule called Columbia hasn't left the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., since 1976. It's heading out on tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2017 at 12:31AM - Apollo 11 Space Capsule Is Going On Another Mission

NPR News: Heart Screening For Teens May Cause More Problems Than It Solves

Heart Screening For Teens May Cause More Problems Than It Solves
There's no evidence that screening adolescents with electrocardiograms prevents deaths, yet the heart tests have become widespread despite the false alarms they often cause.

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NPR News: SpaceX Cargo Craft Fails To Dock With Space Station, Will Try Again

SpaceX Cargo Craft Fails To Dock With Space Station, Will Try Again
The private spaceflight company launched its Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday only to have the rocket's cargo capsule encounter an error in its navigation system on Wednesday during a docking attempt.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2017 at 10:47PM - SpaceX Cargo Craft Fails To Dock With Space Station, Will Try Again

NPR News: Heart Screening For Teens May Cause More Problems Than It Solves

Heart Screening For Teens May Cause More Problems Than It Solves
There's no evidence that screening adolescents with electrocardiograms prevents deaths, yet the heart tests have become widespread despite the false alarms they often cause.

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Health Care - February 22, 2017 at 10:30PM - Heart Screening For Teens May Cause More Problems Than It Solves

NPR News: GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits

GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits
The woman set to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told senators that maternity coverage should be optional in individual and small group plans. Other services could be cut entirely.

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NPR News: GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits

GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits
The woman set to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told senators that maternity coverage should be optional in individual and small group plans. Other services could be cut entirely.

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Health Care - February 22, 2017 at 10:04PM - GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits

NPR News: GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits

GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits
The woman set to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services told senators that maternity coverage should be optional in individual and small group plans. Other services could be cut entirely.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2017 at 10:04PM - GOP Seeks Reduction In Health Law's 10 Essential Benefits

NPR News: Cannibalism: It's 'Perfectly Natural,' A New Scientific History Argues

Cannibalism: It's 'Perfectly Natural,' A New Scientific History Argues
It's gruesome, but from a scientific standpoint, there's a predictable calculus for when humans and animals go cannibal, a new book says. And who knew European aristocrats ate body parts as medicine?

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Health & Science - February 22, 2017 at 10:00PM - Cannibalism: It's 'Perfectly Natural,' A New Scientific History Argues

NPR News: Threat Of Obamacare Repeal Leaves Community Health Centers In Limbo

Threat Of Obamacare Repeal Leaves Community Health Centers In Limbo
These clinics have long provided health care to low-income patients, and enjoyed expansion under the Affordable Care Act. With repeal looming, the centers' doctors worry about what's next.

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Health Care - February 22, 2017 at 05:33PM - Threat Of Obamacare Repeal Leaves Community Health Centers In Limbo

The Hidden History of Photography and New York

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New York City was not only the birthplace of American photography, but also the setting for some of its most substantial early commercial and technological developments.
The Hidden History of Photography and New York - - February 22, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

massaranduba: Word of the day for February 21, 2017

massaranduba , n :
A tropical hardwood tree, Manilkara bidentata.
February 21, 2017

fictive kin: Word of the day for February 20, 2017

fictive kin , n :
(anthropology, ethnography) Someone who, though unrelated by birth or marriage, has such a close emotional relationship with another that they may be considered part of the family. Today is Family Day in some parts of Canada in 2017.
February 20, 2017

Dolly Daydream: Word of the day for February 19, 2017

Dolly Daydream , n :
A girl or woman given to daydreaming.
February 19, 2017

domable: Word of the day for February 18, 2017

domable , adj :
(obsolete, rare) Capable of being tamed; tameable, domesticable.
February 18, 2017

Sturm und Drang: Word of the day for February 17, 2017

Sturm und Drang , n :
A proto-Romantic movement in German literature and music which occurred from the late 1760s to the early 1780s, emphasizing individual subjectivity and the free expression of emotions. Turmoil; a period of emotional intensity and anxiety. German dramatist Friedrich Maximilian von Klinger, whose 1776 play Sturm und Drang lent its name to the phrase, was born on this day in 1752.
February 17, 2017

pro domino: Word of the day for February 16, 2017

pro domino , adv :
(law) In the capacity of a master or an owner; having dominion over a person, property, or a right.
February 16, 2017

dumpee: Word of the day for February 15, 2017

dumpee , n :
(informal) One who is dumped (rejected romantically).
February 15, 2017

tachycardia: Word of the day for February 14, 2017

tachycardia , n :
A rapid resting heart rate, especially one above 100 beats per minute. Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Wiktionary!
February 14, 2017

beloved: Word of the day for February 13, 2017

beloved , n :
Someone who is loved; something that is loved. Today is the eve of Valentine's Day.
February 13, 2017

NPR News: Are Cyborgs In Our Future? 'Homo Deus' Author Thinks So

Are Cyborgs In Our Future? 'Homo Deus' Author Thinks So
Yuval Noah Harari expects we'll soon engineer our bodies in the same way we design products. "I think in general medicine ... will switch from healing the sick to upgrading the healthy," he says.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2017 at 05:04AM - Are Cyborgs In Our Future? 'Homo Deus' Author Thinks So

The Modern Love Podcast: Live on Valentine’s Day, Part 1

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This week’s podcast was recorded live at Boston’s Wilbur Theater with Alysia Reiner (“Orange Is the New Black”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”) and music from Hite.
The Modern Love Podcast: Live on Valentine’s Day, Part 1 - By THE NEW YORK TIMES - Category Style - Keyword Valentine's Day, Podcasts - From The New York Times - Published at February 21, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Researchers Failed To Tell Testosterone Trial Patients They Were Anemic

Researchers Failed To Tell Testosterone Trial Patients They Were Anemic
Low levels of iron in the blood may indicate a serious but treatable medical condition if caught early, but patients in a testosterone trial were not informed, a bioethicist finds.

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Health Care - February 22, 2017 at 04:21AM - Researchers Failed To Tell Testosterone Trial Patients They Were Anemic

NPR News: Researchers Failed To Tell Testosterone Trial Patients They Were Anemic

Researchers Failed To Tell Testosterone Trial Patients They Were Anemic
Low levels of iron in the blood may indicate a serious but treatable medical condition if caught early, but patients in a testosterone trial were not informed, a bioethicist finds.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2017 at 04:21AM - Researchers Failed To Tell Testosterone Trial Patients They Were Anemic

NPR News: Health Insurance Woes Add To The Risky Business Of Farming

Health Insurance Woes Add To The Risky Business Of Farming
There are many challenges to farming: It's often grueling work that relies on unpredictable factors such as weather and global market prices. But one aspect that's often ignored: health care costs.

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Health Care - February 21, 2017 at 07:00PM - Health Insurance Woes Add To The Risky Business Of Farming

NPR News: Does Studying Economics Make You Selfish?

Does Studying Economics Make You Selfish?
Social science research finds that students who are taught classical economics about how humans act in their rational self-interest, become more likely to act selfishly after learning those lessons.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2017 at 04:59PM - Does Studying Economics Make You Selfish?

NPR News: As They Dig Deeper Into Parenting, Fathers Seek Community, Support

As They Dig Deeper Into Parenting, Fathers Seek Community, Support
More dads are getting involved with parenting, but the resources to help them are much slimmer than those available for moms.

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NPR News: The Next Pandemic Could Be Dripping On Your Head

The Next Pandemic Could Be Dripping On Your Head
Bats, birds and tourists love a good cave. And so do viruses. Scientists say this mixture could trigger a deadly outbreak.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2017 at 03:10PM - The Next Pandemic Could Be Dripping On Your Head

A Crimean Tatar Documents the Russian Annexation of her Homeland

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Emine Ziyatdinova has been documenting the changes in her homeland in the years since Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine.
A Crimean Tatar Documents the Russian Annexation of her Homeland - - February 21, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

NPR News: On the Knife's Edge: Using Therapy To Address Violence Among Teens

On the Knife's Edge: Using Therapy To Address Violence Among Teens
We hear a lot about senseless violence: people who lose their lives or their freedom over a stolen backpack, or perceived slight. Two researchers think social science might help prevent these crimes.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2017 at 12:00PM - On the Knife's Edge: Using Therapy To Address Violence Among Teens

H.I.V. Stalks Prostitutes and Their Children in Cambodia

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A small survey suggests that many young sex workers cannot protect themselves from infection and pass it on to their infants.
H.I.V. Stalks Prostitutes and Their Children in Cambodia - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Prostitution, Women and Girls, Children and Childhood - From The New York Times - Published at February 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

A Balm When You’re Expecting: Sometimes Pot Does the Trick

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Five women describe why they used marijuana while pregnant, and how they assessed the risks and benefits before making that choice.
A Balm When You’re Expecting: Sometimes Pot Does the Trick - By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS - at Health - Keyword: Marijuana, Pregnancy and Childbirth - From The New York Times - Published at February 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

In Response to Trump, a Dutch Minister Launches ‘She Decides’

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Liliane Ploumen, a trade minister in the Netherlands, mobilized support for global family-planning groups threatened by an executive order from President Trump.
In Response to Trump, a Dutch Minister Launches ‘She Decides’ - By CLAUDIA DREIFUS - at Health - Keyword: Women's Rights, Birth Control and Family Planning - From The New York Times - Published at February 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: New Research Shows How 'Atmospheric Rivers' Wreak Havoc Around The Globe

New Research Shows How 'Atmospheric Rivers' Wreak Havoc Around The Globe
The idea of plumes of moisture curling above our heads might seem beautiful, but new research shows atmospheric rivers to be among the most damaging of weather systems.

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Health & Science - February 20, 2017 at 11:01PM - New Research Shows How 'Atmospheric Rivers' Wreak Havoc Around The Globe

Getting the Most From Vitamins and Mineral Supplements

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The National Institutes of Health studies dietary supplements and advises the public and professionals, but its conclusions are often complicated.
Getting the Most From Vitamins and Mineral Supplements - By C. CLAIBORNE RAY - at Health - Keyword: Vitamins, Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies - From The New York Times - Published at February 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

Selling My Vintage Watch: A Journey in Time

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Will going through an auction house, a store or a website be the most lucrative way to sell a 1937 Patek Philippe Calatrava? Its owner decides to find out.
Selling My Vintage Watch: A Journey in Time - By KATHLEEN BECKETT - Category Style - Keyword Watches and Clocks - From International New York Times - Published at February 20, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Can Poetry Keep You Young? Science Is Still Out, But The Heart Says Yes

Can Poetry Keep You Young? Science Is Still Out, But The Heart Says Yes
Scientific evidence showing health benefits from engaging in the arts is still weak. But Los Angeles students in their 80s say their poetry class gives them joy, solace, community and a voice.

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Health & Science - February 20, 2017 at 05:03PM - Can Poetry Keep You Young? Science Is Still Out, But The Heart Says Yes

NPR News: WATCH LIVE: 'All Systems Go' For SpaceX Launch At NASA's Historic Pad

WATCH LIVE: 'All Systems Go' For SpaceX Launch At NASA's Historic Pad
SpaceX scrubbed an attempt Saturday to launch a rocket from NASA's Launch Complex 39A, site of the shuttle program and the mission that first sent humans to the moon. Watch as they try again Sunday.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2017 at 09:01PM - WATCH LIVE: 'All Systems Go' For SpaceX Launch At NASA's Historic Pad

NPR News: Top Items On This 12-Year-Old's Wish List: 'A Leg, A Bicycle'

Top Items On This 12-Year-Old's Wish List: 'A Leg, A Bicycle'
The one-legged orphan in Liberia had figured out how to use a crutch as an improvised prosthetic leg. But he wanted the real deal.

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NPR News: Why NASA Is Exploring An Alien World In Antarctica

Why NASA Is Exploring An Alien World In Antarctica
Covered in ice and filled with bubbling lava, the Antarctic volcano Mount Erebus is the perfect proxy for an alien world. That's why NASA's Aaron Curtis travels there to test space exploration robots.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2017 at 07:58PM - Why NASA Is Exploring An Alien World In Antarctica

NPR News: NASA Announces Winners In 'Space Poop Challenge'

NASA Announces Winners In 'Space Poop Challenge'
Even astronauts have to go number two. NASA recently asked the public for suggestions on how to better deal with poop in spacesuits.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2017 at 07:58PM - NASA Announces Winners In 'Space Poop Challenge'

NPR News: Can Changing When And What We Eat Help Outwit Disease?

Can Changing When And What We Eat Help Outwit Disease?
I'm fasting intermittently as part of a research study, to see if changing my gut microbiome affects my multiple sclerosis. But maybe living on Peanut Chews isn't the best strategy.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2017 at 05:00PM - Can Changing When And What We Eat Help Outwit Disease?

NPR News: Have Spare Time? Try To Discover A Planet

Have Spare Time? Try To Discover A Planet
Astronomers think there's an undiscovered planet lurking in the far reaches of the solar system, and they're asking the public's help to find it.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2017 at 12:00AM - Have Spare Time? Try To Discover A Planet

NPR News: WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Launch Marks A Milestone For NASA's Historic Pad

WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Launch Marks A Milestone For NASA's Historic Pad
From the Apollo 11 mission that first took humans to the moon, to the decades-long space shuttle program, Launch Complex 39A has quite a past. Now, NASA's dusting it off for the start of a new era.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 09:43PM - WATCH LIVE: SpaceX Launch Marks A Milestone For NASA's Historic Pad

NPR News: When Their Food Ran Out, These Reindeer Kept Digging

When Their Food Ran Out, These Reindeer Kept Digging
Reindeer are thought to face a grim future as climate change threatens lichen, a key winter food source. But on one Alaskan island, reindeer have found a new food source, making scientists hopeful.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 07:54PM - When Their Food Ran Out, These Reindeer Kept Digging

NPR News: 'Are We Alone?' Churchill Concludes It's Likely Life Circles Other Suns

'Are We Alone?' Churchill Concludes It's Likely Life Circles Other Suns
In an essay written in 1939, Winston Churchill pondered the possibility that there might be life elsewhere in the universe. The document was recently rediscovered in a museum in Fulton, Mo.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 07:52PM - 'Are We Alone?' Churchill Concludes It's Likely Life Circles Other Suns

NPR News: GOP Leaders Urge Return To 'High-Risk Insurance Pools' That Critics Call Costly

GOP Leaders Urge Return To 'High-Risk Insurance Pools' That Critics Call Costly
Some Republicans in Congress say they could partly fix the federal health law by again separating people who buy insurance into two categories — sick and healthy. Critics say it won't save money.

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Health Care - February 18, 2017 at 06:43PM - GOP Leaders Urge Return To 'High-Risk Insurance Pools' That Critics Call Costly

Reluctant First Lady? Melania Trump Wouldn’t Be the First to Claim That Title

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Mrs. Trump joins a long line of women — from Louisa Adams to Pat Nixon — who weren’t wild about the idea of Washington life.
Reluctant First Lady? Melania Trump Wouldn’t Be the First to Claim That Title - By KATIE ROGERS - Category Style - Keyword First Ladies (US), Presidents and Presidency (US) - From The New York Times - Published at February 18, 2017 at 07:00AM

How Kevin Durant Became Silicon Valley’s Hottest Start-up

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After a turbulent summer, the N.B.A.’s newest “villain” is finding peace and building an empire among the Bay Area’s techies.
How Kevin Durant Became Silicon Valley’s Hottest Start-up - By ALEX WILLIAMS - Category Style - Keyword Basketball - From The New York Times - Published at February 18, 2017 at 07:00AM

Photojournalism’s Uncertain Future? She Begs to Differ.

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The changes in technology and media upended traditional notions of photojournalism. But they have also provided new storytelling opportunities for groups who have been underrepresented.
Photojournalism’s Uncertain Future? She Begs to Differ. - - February 18, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Work Stops at C.D.C.’s Top Deadly Germ Lab Over Air Hose Safety

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Work has stopped temporarily at the government lab handling viruses like Ebola because air hoses used in safety suits were not tested for breathing safety.
Work Stops at C.D.C.’s Top Deadly Germ Lab Over Air Hose Safety - By DENISE GRADY - at Health - Keyword: Laboratories and Scientific Equipment - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: In Massachusetts, Coastal Residents Consider How To Adapt To Climate Change

In Massachusetts, Coastal Residents Consider How To Adapt To Climate Change
Living by the shore in the age of climate change means managing risk. In the community of Nahant, Mass., residents are trying to decide how to adapt.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 04:51AM - In Massachusetts, Coastal Residents Consider How To Adapt To Climate Change

NPR News: Senate Confirms Scott Pruitt To Lead Environmental Protection Agency

Senate Confirms Scott Pruitt To Lead Environmental Protection Agency
Scott Pruitt is promising an aggressive rollback of regulations at the Environmental Protection Agency. NPR takes a look at what he's likely to target and the challenges he will face.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 04:32AM - Senate Confirms Scott Pruitt To Lead Environmental Protection Agency

NPR News: Scientific Conference Planners Concerned About Immigration Policy

Scientific Conference Planners Concerned About Immigration Policy
There's increasing concern among planners of science and technical conferences about the Trump administration's immigration restrictions. Many groups signed a letter asking Trump to rescind the order.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 04:32AM - Scientific Conference Planners Concerned About Immigration Policy

NPR News: How Hermann Rorschach's 'Inkblots' Took On A Life Of Their Own

How Hermann Rorschach's 'Inkblots' Took On A Life Of Their Own
These days, you're more likely to come across the concept of a Rorschach test in a cultural context than a clinical one. In a new book, author Damion Searls traces the history of the famous inkblots.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 04:05AM - How Hermann Rorschach's 'Inkblots' Took On A Life Of Their Own

Trendspotting: Big Jackets

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The tailored jackets springing up on the runways during New York Fashion Week took on brashly generous proportions.
Trendspotting: Big Jackets - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword New York Fashion Week, Coats and Jackets - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Oroville Dam Reached Capacity Faster Than Previous 16 Years

Oroville Dam Reached Capacity Faster Than Previous 16 Years
The Oroville dam is the tallest in the country and has a capacity of 3,537,577 acre feet. It went over capacity last week causing massive evacuations and bringing attention to its damaged spillways.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2017 at 12:33AM - Oroville Dam Reached Capacity Faster Than Previous 16 Years

Congress Goes Home, and Constituents Fired-Up Over Health Care Are Waiting

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As lawmakers leave for a weeklong recess, a flood of new activist groups has traditional organizations scrambling to catch up.
Congress Goes Home, and Constituents Fired-Up Over Health Care Are Waiting - By KATE ZERNIKE and ALEXANDER BURNS - at Health - Keyword: United States Politics and Government - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

Street Style With the Quann Twins

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TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann are redefining what it means to be a fashion icon. Follow them through the TOME show during New York City's Fashion Week.
Street Style With the Quann Twins - By SIMON BISWAS, KAREN BISWAS, LOGAN JAFFE and SAMANTHA QUICK - Category Style - Keyword New York Fashion Week, Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

Opening the Heart’s Floodgates, With a Paw

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An animal shelter volunteer has a dim view of her fellow man, until she starts playing matchmaker for dogs and people.
Opening the Heart’s Floodgates, With a Paw - By AMY SUTHERLAND - Category Style - Keyword Dogs, Love (Emotion), Pets - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2017 at 07:00AM

Trendspotting: Not Just Sleeping-Bag Coats

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Puffers came in all shapes and sizes on the fall 2017 runways.
Trendspotting: Not Just Sleeping-Bag Coats - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword Coats and Jackets - From The New York Times - Published at February 16, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: A Daughter Of Coal Country Battles Climate Change — And Her Father's Doubt

A Daughter Of Coal Country Battles Climate Change — And Her Father's Doubt
In southwestern Pennsylvania, collapsed mining and steel industries led to economic and environmental downturn. A divided father and daughter work to find common ground to save their hometown.

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Health & Science - February 17, 2017 at 05:36AM - A Daughter Of Coal Country Battles Climate Change — And Her Father's Doubt

Off the Runway: New York Fashion Week

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Our favorite shots from behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week.
Off the Runway: New York Fashion Week - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword New York Fashion Week, Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at February 16, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Republican Health Care Proposal Would Cover Fewer Low-Income Families

Republican Health Care Proposal Would Cover Fewer Low-Income Families
The plan that House Republicans discussed Thursday would replace Affordable Care Act subsidies with tax credits and cut Medicaid funds to the states.

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Health Care - February 17, 2017 at 04:36AM - Republican Health Care Proposal Would Cover Fewer Low-Income Families

NPR News: Is That A Brown Recluse Spider Bite Or Skin Cancer?

Is That A Brown Recluse Spider Bite Or Skin Cancer?
Skin lesions are often misdiagnosed as a brown recluse spider bite when they're actually a tick bite or MRSA or even skin cancer. Here's how to tell the difference.

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Health Care - February 17, 2017 at 02:57AM - Is That A Brown Recluse Spider Bite Or Skin Cancer?

Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford and the VFIles Crew Partied on Wednesday Night of Fashion Week

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Marc Jacobs unveiled a new beauty line with Ms. Crawford’s 15-year-old daughter, and VFiles took over the downtown club S.O.B.’s
Kaia Gerber, Cindy Crawford and the VFIles Crew Partied on Wednesday Night of Fashion Week - By JOANNA NIKAS - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Parties (Social) - From The New York Times - Published at February 16, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Yahoo Warns More Users That Their Private Information May Have Been Stolen

Yahoo Warns More Users That Their Private Information May Have Been Stolen
The company is warning some users that intruders might have accessed their accounts by using forged cookies in a 2014 hack. It is the latest in a series of revelations about account security breaches.

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Health & Science - February 17, 2017 at 12:33AM - Yahoo Warns More Users That Their Private Information May Have Been Stolen

NPR News: Crop-Protecting Fungicides May Be Hurting The Honey Bees

Crop-Protecting Fungicides May Be Hurting The Honey Bees
Bees have been dying in unprecedented numbers. A new study has found that fungi-destroying chemicals may make it harder for bees to metabolize their food. And if they can't get energy, they can't fly.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2017 at 09:00PM - Crop-Protecting Fungicides May Be Hurting The Honey Bees

Mass Weddings Around the World

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A collection of many mass weddings that have happened worldwide, from Shanghai to Miami.
Mass Weddings Around the World - By THE NEW YORK TIMES - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 16, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Germ History: Milkmaids Inspire Vaccines, But The Germs Keep Coming

Germ History: Milkmaids Inspire Vaccines, But The Germs Keep Coming
After milkmaids helped discover vaccination, we spent the next 150 years learning how to keep ourselves safe from germs. By the 1960s, we thought the battle was finally over. If only!

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Health & Science - February 16, 2017 at 06:38PM - Germ History: Milkmaids Inspire Vaccines, But The Germs Keep Coming

NPR News: In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage

In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage
The military's archaeology unit conducts excavations but keeps some information about the digs secret. "This approach raises suspicions," says an Israeli archaeologist who favors greater transparency.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2017 at 04:41PM - In West Bank, Israeli And Palestinian Archaeologists Both Lay Claim To Heritage

NPR News: A Bit More Vitamin D Might Reduce Winter Colds And Flu

A Bit More Vitamin D Might Reduce Winter Colds And Flu
A new analysis finds if you're deficient in Vitamin D, taking a vitamin D supplement might cut your risk of respiratory infections. Eating a diet rich in D can be just as protective for many.

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Saving Shelter Dogs in Miami

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Unlike the cute and sweet images of dogs shared on social media, Marco Javier Garcia’s photos show the lives of dogs that have been abandoned or given up to a Miami shelter where space is limited.
Saving Shelter Dogs in Miami - - February 16, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

NPR News: Broad Institute Wins Big Battle Over CRISPR Gene-Editing Patent

Broad Institute Wins Big Battle Over CRISPR Gene-Editing Patent
CRISPR technology is already worth billions of dollars, investors say. This ruling seems to affirm the biggest piece of the pie goes to the Broad, over patent rival University of California, Berkeley.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2017 at 07:31AM - Broad Institute Wins Big Battle Over CRISPR Gene-Editing Patent

Off the Runway: New York Fashion Week Day 7

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Off the Runway: New York Fashion Week Day 7 - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword New York Fashion Week, Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at February 15, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: For Food Manufacturers, 'Sell By' Labels May Have Reached Their Expiration Date

For Food Manufacturers, 'Sell By' Labels May Have Reached Their Expiration Date
Those "expiration" labels on packaged food may confuse consumers and dupe them into throwing good food in the trash. Two major food industry associations want to change that and are proposing reforms.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2017 at 05:21AM - For Food Manufacturers, 'Sell By' Labels May Have Reached Their Expiration Date

Long-Term Opioid Use Could Depend on the Doctor Who First Prescribed It

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A study of the use of opioid painkillers found that patients who had encountered a “high-intensity” prescribing doctor in the emergency room were more likely to become long-term users.
Long-Term Opioid Use Could Depend on the Doctor Who First Prescribed It - By JAN HOFFMAN - at Health - Keyword: Pain-Relieving Drugs, Emergency Medical Treatment, Research, Elderly - From The New York Times - Published at February 15, 2017 at 07:00AM

A Contentious List of Finalists for Global Aid Fund Group’s Director

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The backgrounds of finalists to lead the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria are likely to draw scrutiny from the United States, its largest donor.
A Contentious List of Finalists for Global Aid Fund Group’s Director - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: United States Politics and Government, Appointments and Executive Changes - From The New York Times - Published at February 15, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Scientists May Have Solved The Mystery Of Nodding Syndrome

Scientists May Have Solved The Mystery Of Nodding Syndrome
For decades, scientists suspected that the parasite responsible for river blindness might be causing a rare form of epilepsy. Now they have evidence.

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NPR News: Shorter Enrollment Period For Obamacare Proposed By Administration

Shorter Enrollment Period For Obamacare Proposed By Administration
The Trump administration is proposing changes to the Affordable Care Act to stabilize the insurance market as Congress moves to repeal and replace the sweeping health care law.

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Health Care - February 16, 2017 at 05:01AM - Shorter Enrollment Period For Obamacare Proposed By Administration

NPR News: Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment

Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment
Doctors treating people addicted to opioids often need approval from insurers before giving drugs that ease withdrawal. The delay can be risky for patients. Insurers are starting to come around.

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Health Care - February 16, 2017 at 01:35AM - Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment

NPR News: Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment

Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment
Doctors treating people addicted to opioids often need approval from insurers before giving drugs that ease withdrawal. The delay can be risky for patients. Insurers are starting to come around.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2017 at 01:35AM - Another Big Health Insurer Loosens Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment

NPR News: The Trump Presidency's Potential Impact On Climate Change

The Trump Presidency's Potential Impact On Climate Change
ProPublica senior reporter Andrew Revkin discusses President Trump's possible cuts to the EPA, as well as the potential impact of pulling out of the Paris climate accord.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2017 at 01:24AM - The Trump Presidency's Potential Impact On Climate Change

NPR News: Space Poop Problem-Solvers Take Home Cash Prizes From NASA

Space Poop Problem-Solvers Take Home Cash Prizes From NASA
NASA was looking for help from the public in solving a very specific challenge: How to deal with poop in a spacesuit. The winners included doctors, a dentist, a product designer and an engineer.

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Health & Science - February 15, 2017 at 11:38PM - Space Poop Problem-Solvers Take Home Cash Prizes From NASA

NPR News: Feeling Way More Stressed Out? You're Not Alone

Feeling Way More Stressed Out? You're Not Alone
A January poll finds that people's stress levels have spiked since August, with two-thirds of people saying they're worried about the future of the nation.

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Health & Science - February 15, 2017 at 11:36PM - Feeling Way More Stressed Out? You're Not Alone

NPR News: Oroville Dam Evacuations Lifted As Officials Say Structure Can Withstand Next Storm

Oroville Dam Evacuations Lifted As Officials Say Structure Can Withstand Next Storm
People who live downstream of the Northern California dam were allowed to return to their homes more than two days after the structure's concrete spillways suffered serious water damage.

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Health & Science - February 15, 2017 at 11:14PM - Oroville Dam Evacuations Lifted As Officials Say Structure Can Withstand Next Storm

NPR News: Researchers Examine Race Factor In Car Crashes Involving Pedestrians

Researchers Examine Race Factor In Car Crashes Involving Pedestrians
Cars are less likely to stop when people of color step into intersections, a study says. That may partly explain why there are higher levels of pedestrian deaths among racial minority communities.

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Health & Science - February 15, 2017 at 04:59PM - Researchers Examine Race Factor In Car Crashes Involving Pedestrians

NPR News: The Perplexing Psychology Of Saving For Health Care

The Perplexing Psychology Of Saving For Health Care
Even many people eligible for a Health Savings Account who have extra cash to contribute to one don't do it. Therapists say that's partly because nobody wants to admit they will get old or sick.

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Health Care - February 15, 2017 at 05:00PM - The Perplexing Psychology Of Saving For Health Care

NPR News: Don't Think Your Bias Can Boss You Around? David Byrne Says Think Again

Don't Think Your Bias Can Boss You Around? David Byrne Says Think Again
The musician and multimedia artist has created an immersive experience designed to make people aware of their implicit biases. It's called "The Institute Presents: NEUROSOCIETY."

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Health & Science - February 15, 2017 at 04:56PM - Don't Think Your Bias Can Boss You Around? David Byrne Says Think Again

The Uncertain Future of Photojournalism

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Don Winslow has seen photojournalism go from an envied profession to just another budget line to be cut, resulting in an economic and philosophical devaluation of the image.
The Uncertain Future of Photojournalism - - February 15, 2017 at 07:00AM - Blogs - The New York Times

Humana Plans to Pull Out of Obamacare’s Insurance Exchanges

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President Trump seized on the company’s decision as support for his call to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Humana Plans to Pull Out of Obamacare’s Insurance Exchanges - By REED ABELSON - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) - From The New York Times - Published at February 14, 2017 at 07:00AM

If trends spawn hashtags, call this beauty movement the #WomensSpring

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New York Fashion Week has a message: There’s a new power woman in town, and she’s not afraid to manhandle beauty stereotypes to her liking.
If trends spawn hashtags, call this beauty movement the #WomensSpring - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword New York Fashion Week, Fashion and Apparel, Cosmetics and Toiletries - From The New York Times - Published at February 14, 2017 at 07:00AM

Purple Magazine, Philipp Plein and Opening Ceremony Founder Party on Monday Night of Fashion Week

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Three parties were held on Monday, hosted by Olivier Zahm at Narcissa, Philipp Plein at the New York Public Library and Humberto Leon at Mission Chinese.
Purple Magazine, Philipp Plein and Opening Ceremony Founder Party on Monday Night of Fashion Week - By MAX BERLINGER - Category Style - Keyword Parties (Social) - From The New York Times - Published at February 14, 2017 at 07:00AM

Trendspotting: Arm Warmers at New York Fashion Week

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Cozy accessories appeared on many of the fall 2017 runways.
Trendspotting: Arm Warmers at New York Fashion Week - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword New York Fashion Week - From The New York Times - Published at February 14, 2017 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Congress Moves To Overturn D.C. 'Death With Dignity Law'

Congress Moves To Overturn D.C. 'Death With Dignity Law'
The D.C. law gives District physicians the right to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients who have less than six months to live.

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Health Care - February 15, 2017 at 04:15AM - Congress Moves To Overturn D.C. 'Death With Dignity Law'

NPR News: Duchenne Drug Delayed After Outrage Over Price

Duchenne Drug Delayed After Outrage Over Price
Many Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients in the U.S. have imported a medicine called deflazacort for about $1,200 a year. A brand-name version just approved for sale in America costs $89,000.

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Health Care - February 15, 2017 at 02:15AM - Duchenne Drug Delayed After Outrage Over Price

NPR News: Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future

Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future
The National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Sciences say a long-standing taboo on editing human genes could be lifted — even if the changes can be carried through to future generations.

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NPR News: Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future

Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future
The National Academy of Medicine and National Academy of Sciences say a long-standing taboo on editing human genes could be lifted — even if the changes can be carried through to future generations.

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Health & Science - February 15, 2017 at 12:01AM - Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future

NPR News: Aetna And Humana Call Off Merger After Court Decision

Aetna And Humana Call Off Merger After Court Decision
The two healthcare giants said they were no longer pursuing the deal. A federal judge blocked the merger in January, citing its likely adverse effect on competition in the health insurance market.

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Health Care - February 14, 2017 at 11:40PM - Aetna And Humana Call Off Merger After Court Decision

Human Gene Editing Receives Science Panel’s Support

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Pressed by controversial, advancing technology, an influential committee laid out the conditions under which human embryos might be engineered with heritable traits.
Human Gene Editing Receives Science Panel’s Support - By AMY HARMON - at Health - Keyword: Genetics and Heredity - From The New York Times - Published at February 14, 2017 at 07:00AM