Thứ Tư, 28 tháng 2, 2018

Picture of the day for March 1, 2018



Panoramic view of the ancient Naqsh-e Rustam necropolis located about 12 km northwest of Persepolis, in Fars Province, Iran. The site includes rock reliefs of Achaemenid and Sassanid periods, 4 tombs of Achaemenid kings and a Cube of Zoroaster (far left). The reliefs are the oldest elements (the oldest one from 1000 BC) of Elamite origin. The tombs were carved out of the rock and belong (left to right) to Darius II (c. 423-404 BC), Artaxerxes I (c. 465-424 BC), Darius I (c. 522-486 BC) and Xerxes I (c. 486-465 BC). The Cube of Zoroaster belongs to the Achaemenid era (5th century BC) and its purpose is still unclear.. Learn more.
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March 1, 2018

NPR News: LISTEN: Dolphins Use Targeted Echolocation To Plan Their Hunting Dives

LISTEN: Dolphins Use Targeted Echolocation To Plan Their Hunting Dives
Oxygen is a precious resource for dolphins. A new study suggests they use it efficiently by remembering what they learn during a dive, then applying that information to future foraging expeditions.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2018 at 06:00AM - LISTEN: Dolphins Use Targeted Echolocation To Plan Their Hunting Dives

Modern Love Podcast: Jennifer Beals Reads ‘From He to She in First Grade’


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This week, the “Taken” star tells the story of two parents who help their child find her identity.
Modern Love Podcast: Jennifer Beals Reads ‘From He to She in First Grade’ - By THE NEW YORK TIMES - Category Style - Keyword Podcasts, Accidents and Safety, Automobiles - From The New York Times - Published at February 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Rethinking Rural Health Solutions To Save Patients And Communities

Rethinking Rural Health Solutions To Save Patients And Communities
Hospitals have long been linchpins of rural communities, providing jobs as well as health care. But policy analysts say some hospitals may have to change or close to better serve rural health needs.

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NPR News: Rethinking Rural Health Solutions To Save Patients And Communities

Rethinking Rural Health Solutions To Save Patients And Communities
Hospitals have long been linchpins of rural communities, providing jobs as well as health care. But policy analysts say some hospitals may have to change or close to better serve rural health needs.

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Health Care - March 1, 2018 at 03:14AM - Rethinking Rural Health Solutions To Save Patients And Communities

How John Boyega Went From ‘Star Wars’ Stormtrooper to Sci-Fi Producer


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The 25-year-old actor is among a new wave of British actors, many from African backgrounds, who are shaking up the movie industry.
How John Boyega Went From ‘Star Wars’ Stormtrooper to Sci-Fi Producer - By BEN WIDDICOMBE - Category Style - Keyword Actors and Actresses, Fashion and Apparel - From International New York Times - Published at February 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Did Dark Matter Make The Early Universe Chill Out?

Did Dark Matter Make The Early Universe Chill Out?
A new study suggests that the early universe got an unexpectedly cold start, and that dark matter may be to blame.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2018 at 01:49AM - Did Dark Matter Make The Early Universe Chill Out?

NPR News: Still Thirsty? It's Up To Your Brain, Not Your Body

Still Thirsty? It's Up To Your Brain, Not Your Body
Thirst is what compels us to start hydrating. Now scientists have found a brain circuit in mice that seems to switch off thirst when they've taken in enough fluid and before it gets dangerous.

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Health & Science - March 1, 2018 at 01:00AM - Still Thirsty? It's Up To Your Brain, Not Your Body

NPR News: Biometric Data And The Rise Of Digital Dictatorship

Biometric Data And The Rise Of Digital Dictatorship
As historian and author Yuval Harari suggests, market forces and investor greed will keep moving the data revolution forward. But there are balancing forces to this onslaught, says Marcelo Gleiser.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 11:42PM - Biometric Data And The Rise Of Digital Dictatorship

NPR News: Researchers Haven't Found A Single Endangered Right Whale Calf Yet This Season

Researchers Haven't Found A Single Endangered Right Whale Calf Yet This Season
"The right whales are at a point where more are dying than are being born," biologist Clay George says. "That's just not sustainable long-term."

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 09:00PM - Researchers Haven't Found A Single Endangered Right Whale Calf Yet This Season

NPR News: The Rise Of Yeast: How Civilization Was Shaped By Sugar Fungi

The Rise Of Yeast: How Civilization Was Shaped By Sugar Fungi
Without yeast, bread wouldn't rise and beer wouldn't foam. As Nicholas Money's new book, The Rise of Yeast, points out, it leaves its mark on other foods, too, including coffee, and even chocolate.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 08:00PM - The Rise Of Yeast: How Civilization Was Shaped By Sugar Fungi

NPR News: Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly

Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly
Nearly 1 in 3 Medicare patients undergoes an operation in the final year of life. The benefits are often limited, but the costs and side effects can be substantial.

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Health Care - February 28, 2018 at 07:01PM - Too Late To Operate? Surgery Near End Of Life Is Common, Costly

NPR News: Send In The Clones: Barbra Streisand Reveals Fluffy Canine Copies

Send In The Clones: Barbra Streisand Reveals Fluffy Canine Copies
In an interview with Variety magazine, the legendary singer/filmmaker dropped a bombshell: two of her three coton de tulears are clones of a favorite canine who died last year.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 06:30PM - Send In The Clones: Barbra Streisand Reveals Fluffy Canine Copies

NPR News: Though Prices Aren't As High As Before, West Texas Enjoys Oil Revival

Though Prices Aren't As High As Before, West Texas Enjoys Oil Revival
The U.S. is on track to surpass Saudi Arabia and Russia next year to become the world's biggest oil producer — pumping out more crude than at its peak nearly half a century ago.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 05:03PM - Though Prices Aren't As High As Before, West Texas Enjoys Oil Revival

How Women Are Rethinking the Tattoo Parlor


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There are more inked women than men in the United States now, and many are more comfortable with a female tattoo artist.
How Women Are Rethinking the Tattoo Parlor - By LAURA NEILSON - Category Style - Keyword Tattoos, Women and Girls - From The New York Times - Published at February 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

How Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal Disrupts His Daily Routine


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The 37-year-old co-founder of the eyeglass company does not believe in work-life balance.
How Warby Parker’s Neil Blumenthal Disrupts His Daily Routine - By BEE SHAPIRO - Category Style - Keyword Work-Life Balance - From International New York Times - Published at February 28, 2018 at 07:00AM

Thứ Ba, 27 tháng 2, 2018

Picture of the day for February 28, 2018



Male lion (Panthera leo) yawning in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana, South Africa.. Learn more.
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February 28, 2018

NPR News: German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution

German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution
A German court has ruled that cities may bans diesel cars in order to bring down emissions levels.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 06:20AM - German Court Will Let Cities Ban Some Diesel Cars To Decrease Pollution

NPR News: Pregnancy Rate Might Predict Future Recessions, Researchers Suggest

Pregnancy Rate Might Predict Future Recessions, Researchers Suggest
Conventional wisdom holds that fertility rates go down in response to an economic downturn. But a new study found that conception rates begin to drop before a recession actually begins.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 06:05AM - Pregnancy Rate Might Predict Future Recessions, Researchers Suggest

The Man Behind the ‘Consent Pledge’


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Michael Ellsberg, former problematic dude, is asking men to commit to affirmative consent.
The Man Behind the ‘Consent Pledge’ - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Children's Publishing House Takes Food Literacy Literally

Children's Publishing House Takes Food Literacy Literally
Teaching kids how to eat healthfully and appreciate the cultural diversity of food begins with getting books about these themes into their hands, says Readers to Eaters' founding publisher.

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Health & Science - February 28, 2018 at 02:48AM - Children's Publishing House Takes Food Literacy Literally

A Tour of a Design Dealer’s Small Apartment in Chelsea


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When Patrick Parrish became a father, his curated living room became filled with his son’s curated toys.
A Tour of a Design Dealer’s Small Apartment in Chelsea - By STEVEN KURUTZ - Category Style - Keyword Interior Design and Furnishings - From International New York Times - Published at February 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

Sneeze Into Your Elbow, Not Your Hand. Please.


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Some people have not yet gotten the official public health advice that sneezing into your arm sleeves (if you don’t have a tissue) will stop the spread of infectious germs.
Sneeze Into Your Elbow, Not Your Hand. Please. - By DANIEL VICTOR - at Health - Keyword: Hygiene and Cleanliness, Coughs - From The New York Times - Published at February 27, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Artistic Inspiration?

Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Artistic Inspiration?
"Nuclear" artists see motivating muses where others see only grey buildings, drab fences, and white steam piping out of concrete cooling towers, says guest commentator Vincent Ialenti.

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Health & Science - February 27, 2018 at 10:19PM - Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Artistic Inspiration?

NPR News: Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.

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Health Care - February 27, 2018 at 05:00PM - Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

NPR News: Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties

Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.

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Thứ Hai, 26 tháng 2, 2018

Picture of the day for February 27, 2018



Aerial photo of the Tauride Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.. Learn more.
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February 27, 2018

NPR News: Scientists Predict King Penguins Face Major Threats Due To Climate Change

Scientists Predict King Penguins Face Major Threats Due To Climate Change
The researchers say the problem is their primary source of food is moving further away from places where the animals can breed. They're likely going to have to swim farther for their dinner.

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Health & Science - February 27, 2018 at 05:47AM - Scientists Predict King Penguins Face Major Threats Due To Climate Change

24 Hours in Bachelor Nation


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Our reporter immerses herself completely in America's favorite(?) reality television franchise.
24 Hours in Bachelor Nation - By CARLA CORREA - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 26, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: How A Skeptical Rancher, Aided By An Outdoors Brand, Turned Climate Friendly

How A Skeptical Rancher, Aided By An Outdoors Brand, Turned Climate Friendly
It took a bit of arm-twisting to get on board because of previous encounters with environmentalists. But now, partnered with The North Face, the ranch sustainably produces wool for outdoor clothing.

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Health & Science - February 26, 2018 at 08:00PM - How A Skeptical Rancher, Aided By An Outdoors Brand, Turned Climate Friendly

NPR News: Lost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines

Lost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines
No, we're not talking about squatting. We're talking about a way to bend over that's nearly disappeared in our culture. And it could be one reason why back pain is so common in the U.S.

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Health & Science - February 26, 2018 at 05:01PM - Lost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines

NPR News: Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens

Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens
The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older.

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Health & Science - February 26, 2018 at 12:03PM - Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens

NPR News: No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds
The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.

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Health & Science - February 26, 2018 at 12:02PM - No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

NPR News: Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens

Pediatricians Call For Universal Depression Screening For Teens
The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older.

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NPR News: No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds
The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.

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Chủ Nhật, 25 tháng 2, 2018

Picture of the day for February 26, 2018



Observation tower on the Ram Mountain (Barania Gora), the second highest mountain in the Beskid Śląski. Silesia, Poland.. Learn more.
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February 26, 2018

Playing It Safe Amid the Protests


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Armani, Cavalli and Ferragamo sent out classic styles but Versace took a chance by pairing styles with matching scarves.
Playing It Safe Amid the Protests - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel - From The New York Times - Published at February 25, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?

When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.

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NPR News: When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?

When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?
Public health agencies are set up to regulate air pollution from cars, trucks and factories. Wildfire smoke presents a different set of threats, prompting some of those agencies to rethink priorities.

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Health & Science - February 25, 2018 at 08:14PM - When Wildfire Smoke Invades, Who Should Pay To Clean Indoor Air?

NPR News: The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes

The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes
After hurricanes hit St. John's hard last fall, the island's coral reefs were badly damaged. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with marine biologist Peter Edmunds of California State University Northridge.

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Health & Science - February 25, 2018 at 08:14PM - The Underwater Damage Left Behind After Hurricanes

NPR News: How One Country Drastically Cut Its Newborn Death Rate

How One Country Drastically Cut Its Newborn Death Rate
A UNICEF report cites "alarmingly high" death rates for newborns in many countries. But Bangladesh stands out for its remarkable progress.

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Thứ Bảy, 24 tháng 2, 2018

Picture of the day for February 25, 2018



Anděl metro station in Prague, Czech Republic.. Learn more.
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February 25, 2018

NPR News: French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food

French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food
Two years ago, France introduced a law to force supermarkets to donate unsold food to charities and food banks. Skeptics called it unworkable at the time, but there are signs the effort is succeeding.

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Health & Science - February 25, 2018 at 05:28AM - French Food Waste Law Changing How Grocery Stores Approach Excess Food

NPR News: Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure

Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure
Last summer's wildfires handed scientists a rare chance to study effects of smoke on residents. Most previous work had been on wood-burning stoves, urban air pollution and the effects on firefighters.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM - Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure

NPR News: Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot

Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot
Artist Alexander Reben wants to know whether a robot could fulfill our deep need for companionship. He created a robot named BlabDroid that asks people to share their raw emotions and deep secrets.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2018 at 08:08PM - Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot

NPR News: Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure

Montana Wildfires Provide A Wealth Of Data On Health Effects Of Smoke Exposure
Last summer's wildfires handed scientists a rare chance to study effects of smoke on residents. Most previous work had been on wood-burning stoves, urban air pollution and the effects on firefighters.

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NPR News: Scientists Aim To Pull Peer Review Out Of The 17th Century

Scientists Aim To Pull Peer Review Out Of The 17th Century
Some scientists want to change the old-fashioned way scientific advancements are evaluated and communicated. But they have to overcome the power structure of the traditional journal vetting process.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2018 at 07:44PM - Scientists Aim To Pull Peer Review Out Of The 17th Century

NPR News: Olympians Are Using Non-Alcoholic Beer As Recovery Drinks. Here's The Science

Olympians Are Using Non-Alcoholic Beer As Recovery Drinks. Here's The Science
Today's Olympians have been swept up in a new trend largely emerging from Bavaria: non-alcoholic athletic recovery beers. Do they really work? We look at the evidence.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2018 at 07:00PM - Olympians Are Using Non-Alcoholic Beer As Recovery Drinks. Here's The Science

Actress Heather Graham Turns From #MeToo to Toil and Trouble


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In her directorial debut, “Half Magic,” women fight misogyny in Hollywood with witchcraft.
Actress Heather Graham Turns From #MeToo to Toil and Trouble - By CLAIRE COGHLAN - Category Style - Keyword #MeToo Movement - From The New York Times - Published at February 24, 2018 at 07:00AM

Thank You for Asking


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Young people are radically changing how we think about violence, consent and gender. Antioch College is where much of the conversation started.
Thank You for Asking - By KATHERINE ROSMAN - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 24, 2018 at 07:00AM

Thứ Sáu, 23 tháng 2, 2018

Picture of the day for February 24, 2018



Cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus), Artemisa, Cuba. On February 24 2008, Raúl Castro, was declared the new President, taking over from his brother Fidel Castro. Learn more.
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February 24, 2018

NPR News: Experts Say There's Little Connection Between Mental Health And Mass Shootings

Experts Say There's Little Connection Between Mental Health And Mass Shootings
President Trump has raised mental health as a key factor in mass shootings, including a call Thursday to create more mental hospitals. But experts say there's little connection between a person's mental illness and the likelihood of a mass shooting.

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Health Care - February 24, 2018 at 04:35AM - Experts Say There's Little Connection Between Mental Health And Mass Shootings

NPR News: Seychelles Finds A Novel Way To Swap Its Debt For Marine Protections

Seychelles Finds A Novel Way To Swap Its Debt For Marine Protections
The Indian Ocean nation has brokered a novel deal that is intended to protect nearly one third of its marine area and is thought to be the first of its kind.

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Health & Science - February 24, 2018 at 05:00AM - Seychelles Finds A Novel Way To Swap Its Debt For Marine Protections

The Year of the Dog


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Galas were held for the New York Philharmonic, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and PEN America.
The Year of the Dog - By DENNY LEE - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

Patients Eagerly Awaited a Generic Drug. Then They Saw the Price.


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Teva Pharmaceuticals announced it would sell a “lower-cost” alternative to Syprine, an old drug that costs more than $21,000. But the new generic version costs nearly as much.
Patients Eagerly Awaited a Generic Drug. Then They Saw the Price. - By KATIE THOMAS - at Health - Keyword: Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

The Show Goes On for Arrested ‘Housewife’ Luann de Lesseps


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After an incident in Palm Beach, Fla., the countess is working on her sobriety, revising her cabaret show and preparing for a likely Season 10 on Bravo.
The Show Goes On for Arrested ‘Housewife’ Luann de Lesseps - By RACHEL DODES - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: 'The Dialogues' Takes On Physics And Reality In Words And Pictures

'The Dialogues' Takes On Physics And Reality In Words And Pictures
Commentator Adam Frank interviews physicist Clifford Johnson, who has taken a new approach to the exploration of questions about the nature of the universe — the graphic novel.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 11:21PM - 'The Dialogues' Takes On Physics And Reality In Words And Pictures

NPR News: These 10 ERs Sharply Reduced Opioid Use And Still Eased Pain

These 10 ERs Sharply Reduced Opioid Use And Still Eased Pain
Collaboration was key for the 10 emergency rooms that cut opioid prescriptions by 36 percent. Doctors say they now use less addictive medicines to manage pain and have shifted patients' expectations.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 11:12PM - These 10 ERs Sharply Reduced Opioid Use And Still Eased Pain

NPR News: These 10 ERs Sharply Reduced Opioid Use And Still Eased Pain

These 10 ERs Sharply Reduced Opioid Use And Still Eased Pain
Collaboration was key for the 10 emergency rooms that cut opioid prescriptions by 36 percent. Doctors say they now use less addictive medicines to manage pain and have shifted patients' expectations.

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Health Care - February 23, 2018 at 11:12PM - These 10 ERs Sharply Reduced Opioid Use And Still Eased Pain

3 Things About Paul Andrew Before His Ferragamo Fashion Debut


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The celebrated shoe designer is taking on women’s wear for the first time.
3 Things About Paul Andrew Before His Ferragamo Fashion Debut - By ELIZABETH PATON - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Milan Fashion Week - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

At Fendi and Prada, Moving Beyond the Shoulder Pad


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Why go back to the 1980s for symbols of female power? Finally, some better ideas. Plus puppies at Tod’s and prints at Pucci.
At Fendi and Prada, Moving Beyond the Shoulder Pad - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel - From International New York Times - Published at February 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

At the ‘Hairdresser’s Fashion Week,’ Celebrating Black Beauty


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Meet the people who gather for the extravaganza known as the Bronner Bros. Show in Atlanta.
At the ‘Hairdresser’s Fashion Week,’ Celebrating Black Beauty - By MALIN FEZEHAI - Category Style - Keyword Hair, Blacks - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

Measles Cases in Europe Quadrupled in 2017


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Outbreaks across the continent infected 21,000 and killed at least 35 people. Now governments are moving to make vaccinations mandatory.
Measles Cases in Europe Quadrupled in 2017 - By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. - at Health - Keyword: Epidemics, Measles, Vaccination and Immunization - From The New York Times - Published at February 23, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Coal Jobs Have Gone Up Under Trump, But Not Because Of His Policies

Coal Jobs Have Gone Up Under Trump, But Not Because Of His Policies
The number of U.S. coal jobs rose slightly during the president's first year in office. But energy analysts credit short-term market forces and say they won't stop long-term decline.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 05:00PM - Coal Jobs Have Gone Up Under Trump, But Not Because Of His Policies

Thứ Năm, 22 tháng 2, 2018

Picture of the day for February 23, 2018



A Dutch Panzerhaubitze 2000 fires a round in Afghanistan.. Learn more.
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February 23, 2018

NPR News: New Maps Reveal Global Fishing's 'Vast Scope Of Exploitation Of The Ocean'

New Maps Reveal Global Fishing's 'Vast Scope Of Exploitation Of The Ocean'
Researchers have used radio transmissions to track the movement of fishing vessels and create stunning maps of fishing activity. The maps show that fishing covers most of the globe's oceans.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 05:57AM - New Maps Reveal Global Fishing's 'Vast Scope Of Exploitation Of The Ocean'

NPR News: Does A Larger Role For Midwives Mean Better Care?

Does A Larger Role For Midwives Mean Better Care?
States that give midwives a greater role in patient care achieve better results on key measures of maternal and neonatal health, according to a new study.

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Health Care - February 23, 2018 at 03:46AM - Does A Larger Role For Midwives Mean Better Care?

NPR News: Why The Last 'Wild' Horses Really Aren't

Why The Last 'Wild' Horses Really Aren't
A story from the journal Science suggests that the only "wild" horses in existence aren't actually wild at all, but rather are the feral descendants of an early domestication.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 02:01AM - Why The Last 'Wild' Horses Really Aren't

NPR News: SpaceX Completes Successful Launch, Narrowly Misses Catching $6 Million Nose Cone

SpaceX Completes Successful Launch, Narrowly Misses Catching $6 Million Nose Cone
As part of his "rocket reusability" ethos, Elon Musk had hoped to use a giant net on a boat to catch the rocket's protective covering. It turns out it's hard to catch stuff falling from space.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 02:00AM - SpaceX Completes Successful Launch, Narrowly Misses Catching $6 Million Nose Cone

NPR News: Keeping A Close Eye: Dogs, Social Referencing, And Evolution

Keeping A Close Eye: Dogs, Social Referencing, And Evolution
Does your dog watch you closely? A new experiment shows how dogs may match our movements and, in some breeds more than others, gaze at us for information, writes anthropologist Barbara J. King.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 01:40AM - Keeping A Close Eye: Dogs, Social Referencing, And Evolution

NPR News: Synergy Between Nurses And Automation Could Be Key To Finding Sepsis Early

Synergy Between Nurses And Automation Could Be Key To Finding Sepsis Early
A bedside computer loaded with software that tracks vital signs in the ICU can pick up early warning patterns, specialists say. But it takes a human care provider to sort the signal from the noise.

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Health Care - February 23, 2018 at 12:40AM - Synergy Between Nurses And Automation Could Be Key To Finding Sepsis Early

NPR News: Synergy Between Nurses And Automation Could Be Key To Finding Sepsis Early

Synergy Between Nurses And Automation Could Be Key To Finding Sepsis Early
A bedside computer loaded with software that tracks vital signs in the ICU can pick up early warning patterns, specialists say. But it takes a human care provider to sort the signal from the noise.

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Health & Science - February 23, 2018 at 12:40AM - Synergy Between Nurses And Automation Could Be Key To Finding Sepsis Early

Our Relationship Is Open, but I’m Not


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A newly non-monogamous arrangement leaves a reader sexually stymied.
Our Relationship Is Open, but I’m Not - By PHILIP GALANES - Category Style - Keyword Dating and Relationships - From The New York Times - Published at February 22, 2018 at 07:00AM

At Gucci, Dressing for the Post-Human World


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From Alessandro Michele’s cyborgs to Moschino’s aliens on earth and Alberta Ferretti’s female-centric universe, the future is riddling the runways.
At Gucci, Dressing for the Post-Human World - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Milan Fashion Week - From The New York Times - Published at February 22, 2018 at 07:00AM

Thứ Tư, 21 tháng 2, 2018

NPR News: A New Survey Finds Eighty Percent Of Women Have Experienced Sexual Harassment

A New Survey Finds Eighty Percent Of Women Have Experienced Sexual Harassment
A nationwide survey found that most women have experienced some form of sexual harassment, many since their teenage years. The results illustrate why the #MeToo movement was so successful.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2018 at 07:43AM - A New Survey Finds Eighty Percent Of Women Have Experienced Sexual Harassment

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A Black Brant IX sounding rocket launches from the Poker Flat Research Range in Alaska at 5:14 a.m. EST, Feb. 22, 2017. This is the first of two launches planned in NASA's In Situ and Groundbased Low Altitude StudieS (ISINGLASS) mission to study the structures of auroras.. Learn more.
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February 22, 2018

Modern Love Podcast: Uma Thurman Reads ‘The Accident No One Talked About’


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This week, the actress tells the story of a family’s shattering secret.
Modern Love Podcast: Uma Thurman Reads ‘The Accident No One Talked About’ - By THE NEW YORK TIMES - Category Style - Keyword Podcasts, Accidents and Safety, Automobiles - From The New York Times - Published at February 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

A Clubby French Bistro Ruffles Uptown Social Feathers


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The return of La Goulue, a beloved French restaurant, has disrupted the gilded social scene and is testing the loyalties of A-list patrons.
A Clubby French Bistro Ruffles Uptown Social Feathers - By BETH LANDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Restaurants - From The New York Times - Published at February 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Arizona's Tepary Beans Preserve A Native Past, Hold Promise For The Future

Arizona's Tepary Beans Preserve A Native Past, Hold Promise For The Future
Local Native Americans grew teparies for centuries, but the beans began to sink into obscurity. Now, thanks to seed preservation and farmers who want to preserve the past, they're making a comeback.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2018 at 11:47PM - Arizona's Tepary Beans Preserve A Native Past, Hold Promise For The Future

NPR News: Did An IV Cocktail Of Vitamins And Drugs Save This Lumberjack From Sepsis?

Did An IV Cocktail Of Vitamins And Drugs Save This Lumberjack From Sepsis?
A 51-year-old man nearly died from septic shock, when a crushing injury led to overwhelming infection. After getting an experimental treatment, he's recovering well, but some doctors want more proof.

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Health & Science - February 22, 2018 at 12:40AM - Did An IV Cocktail Of Vitamins And Drugs Save This Lumberjack From Sepsis?

1999: When Smokers in New York Made Their Last Stand


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In those heady, smoky years before Mayor Bloomberg cleared the air, unrepentant cigarette lovers went looking for guilt-free refuge.
1999: When Smokers in New York Made Their Last Stand - By ALEX WILLIAMS - Category Style - Keyword Smoking and Tobacco, Bars and Nightclubs - From The New York Times - Published at February 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

From Knitwear to ‘Call Me by Your Name’


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The designer Giulia Piersanti divides her time between styles for Céline and creating looks for Luca Guadagnino’s films.
From Knitwear to ‘Call Me by Your Name’ - By KERRY OLSEN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Movies - From International New York Times - Published at February 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

Moncler Makes a Multiverse


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Designers like Pierpaolo Piccioli, Simone Rocha and Craig Green created their own interpretations of the brand’s puffer world.
Moncler Makes a Multiverse - By VANESSA FRIEDMAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Milan Fashion Week - From The New York Times - Published at February 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Can We Change The Past?

Can We Change The Past?
Putting humans and consciousness aside, at the level of quantum particles Wheeler's Delayed-Choice experiments show that actions in the present can influence the past, says physicist Marcelo Gleiser.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2018 at 09:12PM - Can We Change The Past?

Navigating Sex in the ‘Gray Zone


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Seeking College Students’ Stories
Navigating Sex in the ‘Gray Zone - By Unknown Author - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 21, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Doctors In China Lead Race To Treat Cancer By Editing Genes

Doctors In China Lead Race To Treat Cancer By Editing Genes
More than a third of patients with cancer of the esophagus responded to experimental treatment in China with the gene-editing technique CRISPR. Several CRISPR studies are underway there.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2018 at 05:00PM - Doctors In China Lead Race To Treat Cancer By Editing Genes

Thứ Ba, 20 tháng 2, 2018

NPR News: Europe Saw 4-Fold Increase In Measles Cases In 2017

Europe Saw 4-Fold Increase In Measles Cases In 2017
In 2017, the disease affected 21,315 people, compared to 5,273 in 2016. Last year, 35 people died in Europe because of measles. The World Health Organizations says unvaccinated people are a factor.

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Health Care - February 21, 2018 at 09:08AM - Europe Saw 4-Fold Increase In Measles Cases In 2017

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A worker installing a turbine blade on a steam turbine rotor being assembled in a Siemens factory in Germany. Learn more.
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February 21, 2018

NPR News: Like Lemons? Quinoa? Thank This Food Explorer For Bringing Them To Your Plate

Like Lemons? Quinoa? Thank This Food Explorer For Bringing Them To Your Plate
In the early 20th century, botanist David Fairchild traveled the world and brought plants back to the U.S. that we now see as thoroughly American. NPR talks with the author of a book on Fairchild.

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Health & Science - February 21, 2018 at 05:24AM - Like Lemons? Quinoa? Thank This Food Explorer For Bringing Them To Your Plate

Beyond BFF


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Women are coining and co-opting titles for their closest companions.
Beyond BFF - By KAYLEEN SCHAEFER - Category Style - Keyword Friendship, Women and Girls - From The New York Times - Published at February 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

Ax Throwing and Beer, a Fun New Combo in Brooklyn


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At Kick Axe, a “sports” bar in Gowanus, patrons hurl axes at wood targets.
Ax Throwing and Beer, a Fun New Combo in Brooklyn - By BRIAN SLOAN - Category Style - Keyword Bars and Nightclubs - From The New York Times - Published at February 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Michio Kaku Predicts "The Future of Humanity"

Michio Kaku Predicts "The Future of Humanity"
The futurist and physicist talks about mankind's next giant leap.

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Health & Science - February 20, 2018 at 11:18PM - Michio Kaku Predicts "The Future of Humanity"

NPR News: ER Reduces Opioid Use By More Than Half With Dry Needles, Laughing Gas

ER Reduces Opioid Use By More Than Half With Dry Needles, Laughing Gas
Opioid prescriptions in one of the busiest emergency rooms in the U.S dropped 58 percent in the first year of an unusual program to help stem the opioid epidemic. More hospitals are copying the model.

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Health Care - February 21, 2018 at 01:02AM - ER Reduces Opioid Use By More Than Half With Dry Needles, Laughing Gas

NPR News: Anthem Says Eye Surgeons Should Monitor Cataract Anesthesia Themselves

Anthem Says Eye Surgeons Should Monitor Cataract Anesthesia Themselves
The insurer says it is not usually medically necessary to have an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist on hand most of the time during the common surgery.

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Health Care - February 21, 2018 at 12:03AM - Anthem Says Eye Surgeons Should Monitor Cataract Anesthesia Themselves

NPR News: Trump Administration Wants To Let Insurers Offer Plans With Fewer Benefits

Trump Administration Wants To Let Insurers Offer Plans With Fewer Benefits
The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing a rule that would expand short-term policies that don't have to meet the Affordable Care Act's benefit requirements.

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Health Care - February 20, 2018 at 11:48PM - Trump Administration Wants To Let Insurers Offer Plans With Fewer Benefits

Even in the #MeToo Moment, Sex Stays on the Runway


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Christopher Kane continued to push boundaries, while Mary Katrantzou armored up and Erdem went for glitter.
Even in the #MeToo Moment, Sex Stays on the Runway - By MATTHEW SCHNEIER - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, London Fashion Week - From International New York Times - Published at February 20, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Toddler Milks: Filling A Nutritional Need Or A Marketing Niche?

Toddler Milks: Filling A Nutritional Need Or A Marketing Niche?
When parents transition a baby from breast milk or formula to cow's milk, it can seem like a big jump. We talk with a researcher who looked at just what's in the array of toddler drinks on the market.

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NPR News: Hidden Brain: A Study Of Airline Delays

Hidden Brain: A Study Of Airline Delays
Flight delays and late arrivals have gone down since 1990. At the same time, airlines have increased scheduled flight times because flights are taking longer, and more time is spent taxiing.

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Health & Science - February 20, 2018 at 05:01PM - Hidden Brain: A Study Of Airline Delays

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Photo of a Sartuul woman from Tsagatuy village, Dzhidinsky District, Buryatia, Russia.. Learn more.
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February 20, 2018

As Some Got Free Health Care, Gwen Got Squeezed: An Obamacare Dilemma


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Trump’s efforts to undermine the health law have widened the gap between those who get government aid and those who don’t, deepening resentments.
As Some Got Free Health Care, Gwen Got Squeezed: An Obamacare Dilemma - By ABBY GOODNOUGH - at Health - Keyword: Health Insurance and Managed Care - From The New York Times - Published at February 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

Doctors Said Immunotherapy Would Not Cure Her Cancer. They Were Wrong.


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Scientists are racing to understand why immunotherapy drugs have worked for a few cancer patients when the medicines should have had no effect.
Doctors Said Immunotherapy Would Not Cure Her Cancer. They Were Wrong. - By GINA KOLATA - at Health - Keyword: Ovarian Cancer, Immune System, Tumors - From The New York Times - Published at February 19, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Seismic Surveys Planned Off U.S. Coast Pose Risk To Marine Life

Seismic Surveys Planned Off U.S. Coast Pose Risk To Marine Life
The Trump administration could give companies permission to set off sonic explosions to explore for oil and gas deposits. Scientists say this could seriously harm marine life.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2018 at 10:00PM - Seismic Surveys Planned Off U.S. Coast Pose Risk To Marine Life

NPR News: Scientists Develop A Way To Use A Smartphone To Prevent Food Poisoning

Scientists Develop A Way To Use A Smartphone To Prevent Food Poisoning
A microscope that clips on to your phone's camera can detect bacteria, such as salmonella or E. coli, even in tiny amounts. But the technology can't yet distinguish between good and bad bacteria.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2018 at 07:00PM - Scientists Develop A Way To Use A Smartphone To Prevent Food Poisoning

NPR News: She Survived Breast Cancer, But Says A Treatment Side Effect 'Almost Killed' Her

She Survived Breast Cancer, But Says A Treatment Side Effect 'Almost Killed' Her
When many lymph nodes are removed along with a tumor, some patients develop painful and debilitating swelling — lymphedema. More doctors should recognize and help prevent the problem, surgeons say.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2018 at 04:50PM - She Survived Breast Cancer, But Says A Treatment Side Effect 'Almost Killed' Her

NPR News: This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teenagers Still Don't Get It

This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teenagers Still Don't Get It
The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women and some cancers in men. It's most effective when given early in adolescence. But a new analysis finds only 29 percent of teens get it by age 13.

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Health & Science - February 19, 2018 at 04:49PM - This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teenagers Still Don't Get It

NPR News: This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teenagers Still Don't Get It

This Vaccine Can Prevent Cancer, But Many Teenagers Still Don't Get It
The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer in women and some cancers in men. It's most effective when given early in adolescence. But a new analysis finds only 29 percent of teens get it by age 13.

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Snow polo match between the teams of Cartier (in red) and Ralph Lauren (in black) at the 30th edition of the Snow Polo World Cup, celebrated in February 2014 in St. Moritz, Switzerland.. Learn more.
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February 19, 2018

London Fashion Week Goes Over the Rainbow


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Christopher Bailey exits Burberry, J.W. Anderson mixes genders and Simone Rocha ties it all up.
London Fashion Week Goes Over the Rainbow - By MATTHEW SCHNEIER - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, London Fashion Week - From The New York Times - Published at February 18, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: Scientists Explore Ties Between Alzheimer's And Brain's Ancient Immune System

Scientists Explore Ties Between Alzheimer's And Brain's Ancient Immune System
Their first epiphanies came during musings over beer, and evolved into a decade of teamwork. Two Harvard researchers explain why they think Alzheimer's disease may be traced to an immunity glitch.

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Health & Science - February 18, 2018 at 05:00PM - Scientists Explore Ties Between Alzheimer's And Brain's Ancient Immune System

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Highlight Towers in Munich, Germany, is a twin tower office skyscraper complex planned by Murphy/Jahn and completed in 2004.. Learn more.
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February 18, 2018

NPR News: Did Pox Virus Research Put Potential Profits Ahead of Public Safety?

Did Pox Virus Research Put Potential Profits Ahead of Public Safety?
Privately funded scientists made a virus related to smallpox from scratch, hoping their version might lead to a better smallpox vaccine. But critics question the need, and worry about repercussions.

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Health & Science - February 17, 2018 at 08:08PM - Did Pox Virus Research Put Potential Profits Ahead of Public Safety?

NPR News: 'Strong' Black Woman? 'Smart' Asian Man? The Downside To Positive Stereotypes

'Strong' Black Woman? 'Smart' Asian Man? The Downside To Positive Stereotypes
It's not hard to spin a positive stereotype as a compliment. But making any generalization about a group is a slippery slope.

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Health & Science - February 17, 2018 at 06:07PM - 'Strong' Black Woman? 'Smart' Asian Man? The Downside To Positive Stereotypes

Jake Shears, of Scissor Sisters, Stages His Own Comeback


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After years of self-imposed exile, the glam rocker returns to the limelight on Broadway, and with a new memoir chronicling a saucy slice of downtown New York.
Jake Shears, of Scissor Sisters, Stages His Own Comeback - By MICHAEL SCHULMAN - Category Style - Keyword Fashion and Apparel, Pop and Rock Music - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2018 at 07:00AM

The Peculiar Position of India’s Third Gender


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Hijras occupy a special place in Hinduism. But their relationship to modern Mumbai, where transgender people are legally recognized, remains fraught.
The Peculiar Position of India’s Third Gender - By SARA HYLTON, JEFFREY GETTLEMAN and EVE LYONS - Category Style - Keyword Transgender and Transsexuals - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2018 at 07:00AM

Still Talking After All These Years


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At the annual meeting of the American Psychoanalytic Association, the seminars covered the quantum hologram (huh?) and President Trump.
Still Talking After All These Years - By PENELOPE GREEN - Category Style - Keyword Psychology and Psychologists, Narcissism - From The New York Times - Published at February 17, 2018 at 07:00AM

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Emil Jönsson (Sweden) and Alexey Petukhov (Russia) at the Quebec City Sprint Cross-country Skiing World Cup 2012–2013. Free Team Sprint Final.. Learn more.
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February 17, 2018

NPR News: 'Black Panther': Science, Heroes — And How Comics Changed The World

'Black Panther': Science, Heroes — And How Comics Changed The World
Hidden in the narratives of 1970s comics like the Black Panther was an idea that grew like a seed in the imagination of kids like me: Science and heroism were indelibly linked, says Adam Frank.

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Health & Science - February 17, 2018 at 03:15AM - 'Black Panther': Science, Heroes — And How Comics Changed The World

NPR News: Steven Pinker Looks At The Bright Side

Steven Pinker Looks At The Bright Side
There's cause for optimism.

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Health & Science - February 14, 2018 at 11:18PM - Steven Pinker Looks At The Bright Side

Orchids and Dragons


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Galas were held for the New York Botanical Garden and the China Institute.
Orchids and Dragons - By DENNY LEE - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 16, 2018 at 07:00AM

NPR News: As An American Tragedy Unfolds, Russian Agents Sow Discord Online

As An American Tragedy Unfolds, Russian Agents Sow Discord Online
On Twitter, Russian trolls, bots, and influencers are seeking to deepen divides after the latest school shooting.

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Health & Science - February 16, 2018 at 10:13PM - As An American Tragedy Unfolds, Russian Agents Sow Discord Online

A Melania Trump Impersonator’s Downtime With Her Daughter


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Laura Benanti, the cabaret performer and Broadway star, keeps a low profile in her Harlem neighborhood.
A Melania Trump Impersonator’s Downtime With Her Daughter - By ALEXIS SOLOSKI - Category Style - Keyword - From The New York Times - Published at February 16, 2018 at 07:00AM