ICU teams report fatigue and frustration as they brace for omicron surge
A resurgence in COVID-19 cases is testing the endurance of health care workers who care for the sickest patients, most of whom are unvaccinated.
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Science - January 1, 2022 at 04:11AM - ICU teams report fatigue and frustration as they brace for omicron surge
Thứ Sáu, 31 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Omicron is spreading like wildfire. Scientists are trying to figure out why
Omicron is spreading like wildfire. Scientists are trying to figure out why
The burning questions: What makes this newly identified variant so transmissible?. And what does it mean for preventing spread?
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Science - December 31, 2021 at 10:09PM - Omicron is spreading like wildfire. Scientists are trying to figure out why
The burning questions: What makes this newly identified variant so transmissible?. And what does it mean for preventing spread?
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Science - December 31, 2021 at 10:09PM - Omicron is spreading like wildfire. Scientists are trying to figure out why
NPR News: New virus infections driven by omicron soar to record high in Australia
New virus infections driven by omicron soar to record high in Australia
New coronavirus infections soared again in Australia on Friday to a record of more than 32,000 driven by the highly contagious omicron variant and a recent relaxation of restrictions in many areas.
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Science - December 31, 2021 at 04:03PM - New virus infections driven by omicron soar to record high in Australia
New coronavirus infections soared again in Australia on Friday to a record of more than 32,000 driven by the highly contagious omicron variant and a recent relaxation of restrictions in many areas.
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Science - December 31, 2021 at 04:03PM - New virus infections driven by omicron soar to record high in Australia
Thứ Năm, 30 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: New COVID studies show promise for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster
New COVID studies show promise for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster
Two studies that have not yet been peer reviewed indicate increased protection against the infectious omicron variant.
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Science - December 30, 2021 at 08:53PM - New COVID studies show promise for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster
Two studies that have not yet been peer reviewed indicate increased protection against the infectious omicron variant.
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Science - December 30, 2021 at 08:53PM - New COVID studies show promise for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster
Thứ Tư, 29 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: The James Webb Space Telescope has started unfurling its giant sunshield
The James Webb Space Telescope has started unfurling its giant sunshield
The deployment of the shade on the $10 billion telescope began Tuesday with the successful lowering of two arms known as Utilized Pallet Structures.
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Science - December 30, 2021 at 12:20AM - The James Webb Space Telescope has started unfurling its giant sunshield
The deployment of the shade on the $10 billion telescope began Tuesday with the successful lowering of two arms known as Utilized Pallet Structures.
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Science - December 30, 2021 at 12:20AM - The James Webb Space Telescope has started unfurling its giant sunshield
Thứ Ba, 28 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
New data from the CDC released on Tuesday, shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta – which is the more severe strain – is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
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Science - December 29, 2021 at 08:50AM - The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
New data from the CDC released on Tuesday, shows that while omicron remains the dominant variant, delta – which is the more severe strain – is still a worrisome driving force behind the current surge.
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Science - December 29, 2021 at 08:50AM - The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
NPR News: Food recalls have dropped off during the pandemic, but no one is entirely sure why
Food recalls have dropped off during the pandemic, but no one is entirely sure why
When the pandemic hit last year, restaurants closed and grocery stores struggled to keep their shelves stocked. A shift also occurred in the national food safety system.
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 05:01PM - Food recalls have dropped off during the pandemic, but no one is entirely sure why
When the pandemic hit last year, restaurants closed and grocery stores struggled to keep their shelves stocked. A shift also occurred in the national food safety system.
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 05:01PM - Food recalls have dropped off during the pandemic, but no one is entirely sure why
Thứ Hai, 27 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Biologist E.O. Wilson, who influenced how people see evolution and nature, dies at 92
Biologist E.O. Wilson, who influenced how people see evolution and nature, dies at 92
Biologist and environmental activist E.O. Wilson died on Sunday at the age of 92. Wilson advocated for biodiversity and conservation.
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 04:56AM - Biologist E.O. Wilson, who influenced how people see evolution and nature, dies at 92
Biologist and environmental activist E.O. Wilson died on Sunday at the age of 92. Wilson advocated for biodiversity and conservation.
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 04:56AM - Biologist E.O. Wilson, who influenced how people see evolution and nature, dies at 92
NPR News: The James Webb Space Telescope is on its trek to a spot a million miles from Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope is on its trek to a spot a million miles from Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope is on its ways to its parking place a million miles from Earth. What do scientists plan to do with it once it is operational?
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 04:46AM - The James Webb Space Telescope is on its trek to a spot a million miles from Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope is on its ways to its parking place a million miles from Earth. What do scientists plan to do with it once it is operational?
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 04:46AM - The James Webb Space Telescope is on its trek to a spot a million miles from Earth
NPR News: These numbers show just how impactful the latest COVID-19 surge is
These numbers show just how impactful the latest COVID-19 surge is
Most states are at the highest level of COVID risk and hot spots are emerging across the country as the omicron variant takes hold. Here are the latest numbers by state.
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 04:37AM - These numbers show just how impactful the latest COVID-19 surge is
Most states are at the highest level of COVID risk and hot spots are emerging across the country as the omicron variant takes hold. Here are the latest numbers by state.
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Science - December 28, 2021 at 04:37AM - These numbers show just how impactful the latest COVID-19 surge is
NPR News: E.O. Wilson, famed entomologist and pioneer in the field of sociobiology, dies at 92
E.O. Wilson, famed entomologist and pioneer in the field of sociobiology, dies at 92
The influential and sometimes controversial Harvard professor first made his name studying ants. He later broadened his scope to the intersection between human behavior and genetics.
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Science - December 27, 2021 at 11:38PM - E.O. Wilson, famed entomologist and pioneer in the field of sociobiology, dies at 92
The influential and sometimes controversial Harvard professor first made his name studying ants. He later broadened his scope to the intersection between human behavior and genetics.
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Science - December 27, 2021 at 11:38PM - E.O. Wilson, famed entomologist and pioneer in the field of sociobiology, dies at 92
NPR News: Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
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Science - December 27, 2021 at 06:01PM - Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
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Science - December 27, 2021 at 06:01PM - Omicron surge sets records as flight disruptions continue
Thứ Bảy, 25 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Watch live: NASA is launching the most powerful space telescope ever
Watch live: NASA is launching the most powerful space telescope ever
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to take off from French Guinea around 7:20 a.m. ET on Saturday. The NASA mission is decades in the making and should reveal the earliest galaxies in the universe.
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Science - December 25, 2021 at 05:30PM - Watch live: NASA is launching the most powerful space telescope ever
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to take off from French Guinea around 7:20 a.m. ET on Saturday. The NASA mission is decades in the making and should reveal the earliest galaxies in the universe.
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Science - December 25, 2021 at 05:30PM - Watch live: NASA is launching the most powerful space telescope ever
Thứ Sáu, 24 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: NASA prepares to launch the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA prepares to launch the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA is getting ready to launch the James Webb Space Telescope, the successor to the iconic Hubble Space Telescope. At mission control in Baltimore, Md., astronomers are getting ready.
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Science - December 25, 2021 at 04:29AM - NASA prepares to launch the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA is getting ready to launch the James Webb Space Telescope, the successor to the iconic Hubble Space Telescope. At mission control in Baltimore, Md., astronomers are getting ready.
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Science - December 25, 2021 at 04:29AM - NASA prepares to launch the James Webb Space Telescope
NPR News: 4 of the biggest archeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'
4 of the biggest archeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'
We spoke to four archaeologists of different specialties, who told us what they thought were some of the most important developments in their field in 2021.
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Science - December 24, 2021 at 05:00PM - 4 of the biggest archeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'
We spoke to four archaeologists of different specialties, who told us what they thought were some of the most important developments in their field in 2021.
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Science - December 24, 2021 at 05:00PM - 4 of the biggest archeological advancements of 2021 — including one 'game changer'
Thứ Năm, 23 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: The FDA has authorized Merck's COVID pill for home use — the second in two days
The FDA has authorized Merck's COVID pill for home use — the second in two days
The medicine, called molnupiravir, is taken twice a day for five days and works by preventing the virus from replicating. Merck says it will have 10 million packs available by the end of the month.
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Science - December 23, 2021 at 11:22PM - The FDA has authorized Merck's COVID pill for home use — the second in two days
The medicine, called molnupiravir, is taken twice a day for five days and works by preventing the virus from replicating. Merck says it will have 10 million packs available by the end of the month.
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Science - December 23, 2021 at 11:22PM - The FDA has authorized Merck's COVID pill for home use — the second in two days
Thứ Tư, 22 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: A fossilized dinosaur embryo shows a link to modern birds
A fossilized dinosaur embryo shows a link to modern birds
The embryo fossil was discovered in rocks in east China around the year 2000 and housed in the Yingliang Stone Natural History Museum in Fujian Province, where it was dubbed "Baby Yingliang."
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Science - December 23, 2021 at 12:27AM - A fossilized dinosaur embryo shows a link to modern birds
The embryo fossil was discovered in rocks in east China around the year 2000 and housed in the Yingliang Stone Natural History Museum in Fujian Province, where it was dubbed "Baby Yingliang."
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Science - December 23, 2021 at 12:27AM - A fossilized dinosaur embryo shows a link to modern birds
NPR News: Omicron will cause more infections, but lower hospital rates, analysis shows
Omicron will cause more infections, but lower hospital rates, analysis shows
University of Washington research projects the omicron wave will infect more than 400,000 people a day in the U.S. when it crests in about six weeks.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 07:36PM - Omicron will cause more infections, but lower hospital rates, analysis shows
University of Washington research projects the omicron wave will infect more than 400,000 people a day in the U.S. when it crests in about six weeks.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 07:36PM - Omicron will cause more infections, but lower hospital rates, analysis shows
NPR News: Why some astronomers once feared NASA's James Webb Space Telescope would never launch
Why some astronomers once feared NASA's James Webb Space Telescope would never launch
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is waiting at its launch site, after years of repeated delays and cost overruns. At one point, the giant new observatory was threatened with cancellation.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 07:01PM - Why some astronomers once feared NASA's James Webb Space Telescope would never launch
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is waiting at its launch site, after years of repeated delays and cost overruns. At one point, the giant new observatory was threatened with cancellation.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 07:01PM - Why some astronomers once feared NASA's James Webb Space Telescope would never launch
NPR News: A brain circuit linking pain and breathing may offer a path to prevent opioid deaths
A brain circuit linking pain and breathing may offer a path to prevent opioid deaths
Opioids can kill because they reduce breathing along with pain. Now brain scientists have made a discovery that could lead to potent pain drugs that don't affect breathing.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 06:00PM - A brain circuit linking pain and breathing may offer a path to prevent opioid deaths
Opioids can kill because they reduce breathing along with pain. Now brain scientists have made a discovery that could lead to potent pain drugs that don't affect breathing.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 06:00PM - A brain circuit linking pain and breathing may offer a path to prevent opioid deaths
NPR News: In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
President Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 05:00PM - In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
President Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 05:00PM - In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world
Thứ Ba, 21 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Why the most powerful space telescope ever needs to be kept really, really cold
Why the most powerful space telescope ever needs to be kept really, really cold
The James Webb Space Telescope will give a glimpse of the earliest galaxies formed after the Big Bang — but only if the telescope is kept frigid. That's why there's a tennis court-sized sunshield.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 07:00AM - Why the most powerful space telescope ever needs to be kept really, really cold
The James Webb Space Telescope will give a glimpse of the earliest galaxies formed after the Big Bang — but only if the telescope is kept frigid. That's why there's a tennis court-sized sunshield.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 07:00AM - Why the most powerful space telescope ever needs to be kept really, really cold
NPR News: Extra learning time is helping these students catch up from COVID interruptions
Extra learning time is helping these students catch up from COVID interruptions
After school "learning hubs" are helping some high school students in North Carolina catch up on academic time lost due to COVID — and stay on track for graduation.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 03:54AM - Extra learning time is helping these students catch up from COVID interruptions
After school "learning hubs" are helping some high school students in North Carolina catch up on academic time lost due to COVID — and stay on track for graduation.
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Science - December 22, 2021 at 03:54AM - Extra learning time is helping these students catch up from COVID interruptions
Thứ Hai, 20 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: An extinct millipede the length of a car once roamed northern England
An extinct millipede the length of a car once roamed northern England
A group of geologists stumbled on the fossil of the giant creature, known as Arthropleura, during a "social trip" to England's Northumberland region in 2018. It's the largest such fossil ever found.
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Science - December 21, 2021 at 07:02AM - An extinct millipede the length of a car once roamed northern England
A group of geologists stumbled on the fossil of the giant creature, known as Arthropleura, during a "social trip" to England's Northumberland region in 2018. It's the largest such fossil ever found.
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Science - December 21, 2021 at 07:02AM - An extinct millipede the length of a car once roamed northern England
NPR News: Finally, scientists have found a true millipede
Finally, scientists have found a true millipede
Scientists have finally found a millipede that lives up to its name. Eumillipes persephone has 1,306 legs — that's more than any other animal — and is the only known millipede to exceed 1,000 legs.
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Science - December 21, 2021 at 04:25AM - Finally, scientists have found a true millipede
Scientists have finally found a millipede that lives up to its name. Eumillipes persephone has 1,306 legs — that's more than any other animal — and is the only known millipede to exceed 1,000 legs.
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Science - December 21, 2021 at 04:25AM - Finally, scientists have found a true millipede
NPR News: How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal
How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal
Grieving is a form of learning, says a scientist who studies the brain's response to loss. When someone you love dies, you have to learn new rules for navigating the world and your brain has to adapt.
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Science - December 21, 2021 at 02:55AM - How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal
Grieving is a form of learning, says a scientist who studies the brain's response to loss. When someone you love dies, you have to learn new rules for navigating the world and your brain has to adapt.
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Science - December 21, 2021 at 02:55AM - How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal
NPR News: Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Moderna said its current FDA-approved 50-microgram booster shot increased antibody levels against omicron 37-fold compared to pre-booster levels.
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Science - December 20, 2021 at 06:11PM - Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Moderna said its current FDA-approved 50-microgram booster shot increased antibody levels against omicron 37-fold compared to pre-booster levels.
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Science - December 20, 2021 at 06:11PM - Moderna says its COVID booster increases protection against omicron
Chủ Nhật, 19 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Outgoing NIH director implores Fox News viewers to stay focused on the 'real enemy'
Outgoing NIH director implores Fox News viewers to stay focused on the 'real enemy'
The virus is the enemy, NIH Director Francis Collins said. "It's not the other people in the other political party." Omicron, which could soon become the dominant strain, is extremely infectious.
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Science - December 20, 2021 at 06:58AM - Outgoing NIH director implores Fox News viewers to stay focused on the 'real enemy'
The virus is the enemy, NIH Director Francis Collins said. "It's not the other people in the other political party." Omicron, which could soon become the dominant strain, is extremely infectious.
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Science - December 20, 2021 at 06:58AM - Outgoing NIH director implores Fox News viewers to stay focused on the 'real enemy'
NPR News: Non-pro athletes may also be at increased risk for CTE, neuroscientist says
Non-pro athletes may also be at increased risk for CTE, neuroscientist says
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with a man who is concerned about CTE, and with neuroscientist Bob Stern, who explains why more cases of CTE may emerge decades after plastic helmets became commonplace.
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Science - December 20, 2021 at 04:58AM - Non-pro athletes may also be at increased risk for CTE, neuroscientist says
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with a man who is concerned about CTE, and with neuroscientist Bob Stern, who explains why more cases of CTE may emerge decades after plastic helmets became commonplace.
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Science - December 20, 2021 at 04:58AM - Non-pro athletes may also be at increased risk for CTE, neuroscientist says
Thứ Bảy, 18 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Alan Scott, the doctor credited with developing Botox for medicine, dies at 89
Alan Scott, the doctor credited with developing Botox for medicine, dies at 89
Scott, a California native, was looking to help his patients who had eye disorders and discovered a way for the dangerous chemical to be used in medicine.
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Science - December 19, 2021 at 07:29AM - Alan Scott, the doctor credited with developing Botox for medicine, dies at 89
Scott, a California native, was looking to help his patients who had eye disorders and discovered a way for the dangerous chemical to be used in medicine.
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Science - December 19, 2021 at 07:29AM - Alan Scott, the doctor credited with developing Botox for medicine, dies at 89
NPR News: Scientist explains how a crumbling glacier could shrink coastlines globally
Scientist explains how a crumbling glacier could shrink coastlines globally
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with glaciologist Erin Pettit about her research on the Thwaites Glacier, a bellwether ice shelf that could fail in the next five years and accelerate global sea rise.
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Science - December 19, 2021 at 05:14AM - Scientist explains how a crumbling glacier could shrink coastlines globally
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with glaciologist Erin Pettit about her research on the Thwaites Glacier, a bellwether ice shelf that could fail in the next five years and accelerate global sea rise.
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Science - December 19, 2021 at 05:14AM - Scientist explains how a crumbling glacier could shrink coastlines globally
NPR News: Indonesia raises volcano warning to second-highest level
Indonesia raises volcano warning to second-highest level
Indonesia's geological agency said it sees increasing activity that could trigger an avalanche of lava and searing gas, similar to the Dec. 4 eruption,
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Science - December 18, 2021 at 06:37PM - Indonesia raises volcano warning to second-highest level
Indonesia's geological agency said it sees increasing activity that could trigger an avalanche of lava and searing gas, similar to the Dec. 4 eruption,
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Science - December 18, 2021 at 06:37PM - Indonesia raises volcano warning to second-highest level
Thứ Sáu, 17 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: U.S. military moves to discharge service members who refuse to get vaccinated
U.S. military moves to discharge service members who refuse to get vaccinated
Military officials say that, after months of warnings, they have begun disciplinary actions. The Army has reprimanded 2,700 soldiers and said it will begin discharge proceedings in the new year.
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Science - December 18, 2021 at 03:44AM - U.S. military moves to discharge service members who refuse to get vaccinated
Military officials say that, after months of warnings, they have begun disciplinary actions. The Army has reprimanded 2,700 soldiers and said it will begin discharge proceedings in the new year.
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Science - December 18, 2021 at 03:44AM - U.S. military moves to discharge service members who refuse to get vaccinated
NPR News: A millipede with 1,300 legs has been found in Australia. It's a new record by far
A millipede with 1,300 legs has been found in Australia. It's a new record by far
Entomologists discovered a new species far underground. Despite millipede meaning "a thousand feet," it's the first to have more than 750.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 11:52PM - A millipede with 1,300 legs has been found in Australia. It's a new record by far
Entomologists discovered a new species far underground. Despite millipede meaning "a thousand feet," it's the first to have more than 750.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 11:52PM - A millipede with 1,300 legs has been found in Australia. It's a new record by far
NPR News: Amy Webb: A Glimpse Into The Future
Amy Webb: A Glimpse Into The Future
This hour, futurist Amy Webb guides us through innovations that give a glimpse into the future of transportation, wellness, tech, commerce, and travel ... and the impacts they'll have on our lives.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 09:34PM - Amy Webb: A Glimpse Into The Future
This hour, futurist Amy Webb guides us through innovations that give a glimpse into the future of transportation, wellness, tech, commerce, and travel ... and the impacts they'll have on our lives.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 09:34PM - Amy Webb: A Glimpse Into The Future
NPR News: This new space telescope should reveal what the universe looked like as a baby
This new space telescope should reveal what the universe looked like as a baby
The upcoming launch of NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope should let astronomers see what some of the universe's first stars and galaxies looked like soon after the Big Bang.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 09:30PM - This new space telescope should reveal what the universe looked like as a baby
The upcoming launch of NASA's powerful James Webb Space Telescope should let astronomers see what some of the universe's first stars and galaxies looked like soon after the Big Bang.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 09:30PM - This new space telescope should reveal what the universe looked like as a baby
NPR News: European soccer matches have become predictable, study finds. Salary caps might help
European soccer matches have become predictable, study finds. Salary caps might help
After analyzing some 88,000 European soccer matches, scientists say games have become more predictable over time and hypothesize that salary caps could help revive the surprise.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 05:01PM - European soccer matches have become predictable, study finds. Salary caps might help
After analyzing some 88,000 European soccer matches, scientists say games have become more predictable over time and hypothesize that salary caps could help revive the surprise.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 05:01PM - European soccer matches have become predictable, study finds. Salary caps might help
Thứ Năm, 16 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: New legal battle over predator killing in Nevada wilderness
New legal battle over predator killing in Nevada wilderness
Conservationists are suing three federal agencies over an environmental review the government says satisfies requirements to resume killing wildlife in federally protected wilderness areas in Nevada.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 02:41PM - New legal battle over predator killing in Nevada wilderness
Conservationists are suing three federal agencies over an environmental review the government says satisfies requirements to resume killing wildlife in federally protected wilderness areas in Nevada.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 02:41PM - New legal battle over predator killing in Nevada wilderness
NPR News: The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction
The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction
He and his team were stunned by the number of mutations. They felt they'd made a contribution by alerting the world to a dangerous variant. Then came the travel bans for residents of southern Africa.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 07:19AM - The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction
He and his team were stunned by the number of mutations. They felt they'd made a contribution by alerting the world to a dangerous variant. Then came the travel bans for residents of southern Africa.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 07:19AM - The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction
NPR News: From blood clots to infected neurons, how COVID threatens the brain
From blood clots to infected neurons, how COVID threatens the brain
The virus that causes COVID-19 can cause strokes, inflammation, oxygen deprivation and infection in the brain. And each of these may lead to long term neurological problems.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 12:15AM - From blood clots to infected neurons, how COVID threatens the brain
The virus that causes COVID-19 can cause strokes, inflammation, oxygen deprivation and infection in the brain. And each of these may lead to long term neurological problems.
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Science - December 17, 2021 at 12:15AM - From blood clots to infected neurons, how COVID threatens the brain
NPR News: Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
With surging coronavirus infections and countries making it more difficult for the unvacccinated to travel, some vaccine skeptics are now coming around.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 05:48PM - Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
With surging coronavirus infections and countries making it more difficult for the unvacccinated to travel, some vaccine skeptics are now coming around.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 05:48PM - Vaccine skeptics in Eastern Europe are having a change of heart
Thứ Tư, 15 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: A tantalizing clue to why omicron is spreading so quickly
A tantalizing clue to why omicron is spreading so quickly
A new study from the University of Hong Kong offers preliminary information that could explain why this new coronavirus variant may be more transmissible.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 07:15AM - A tantalizing clue to why omicron is spreading so quickly
A new study from the University of Hong Kong offers preliminary information that could explain why this new coronavirus variant may be more transmissible.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 07:15AM - A tantalizing clue to why omicron is spreading so quickly
NPR News: California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules
California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules
Starting Wednesday, a statewide mask mandate was back in effect, but vaccinated San Francisco residents will be allowed to go without face coverings inside gyms and workplaces.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 05:59AM - California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules
Starting Wednesday, a statewide mask mandate was back in effect, but vaccinated San Francisco residents will be allowed to go without face coverings inside gyms and workplaces.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 05:59AM - California allows San Francisco to maintain existing COVID-19 masking rules
NPR News: Could a salary cap help European soccer become less predictable?
Could a salary cap help European soccer become less predictable?
After analyzing 26 years worth of European soccer matches, scientists have determined that the games have become more predictable over time — and the home field advantage has vanished.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 04:41AM - Could a salary cap help European soccer become less predictable?
After analyzing 26 years worth of European soccer matches, scientists have determined that the games have become more predictable over time — and the home field advantage has vanished.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 04:41AM - Could a salary cap help European soccer become less predictable?
NPR News: Omicron evades Moderna vaccine too, study suggests, but boosters help
Omicron evades Moderna vaccine too, study suggests, but boosters help
The Moderna vaccine's ability to shield against infection drops sharply when tested on the omicron variant. But getting a booster pumps the protection back up again, new research suggests.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 12:57AM - Omicron evades Moderna vaccine too, study suggests, but boosters help
The Moderna vaccine's ability to shield against infection drops sharply when tested on the omicron variant. But getting a booster pumps the protection back up again, new research suggests.
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Science - December 16, 2021 at 12:57AM - Omicron evades Moderna vaccine too, study suggests, but boosters help
NPR News: Volunteers are growing oyster gardens to help restore reefs
Volunteers are growing oyster gardens to help restore reefs
There are more than 1,000 oyster gardens in the coastal waters of Maryland, Virginia, Mississippi and Alabama as volunteers try to restore a keystone of coastal ecosystems.
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Science - December 15, 2021 at 05:03PM - Volunteers are growing oyster gardens to help restore reefs
There are more than 1,000 oyster gardens in the coastal waters of Maryland, Virginia, Mississippi and Alabama as volunteers try to restore a keystone of coastal ecosystems.
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Science - December 15, 2021 at 05:03PM - Volunteers are growing oyster gardens to help restore reefs
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NPR News: Most nations are promising to end deforestation, but skeptics want proof
Most nations are promising to end deforestation, but skeptics want proof
More than a hundred countries just promised to protect and restore forests. Similar pledges in the past have not succeeded, but forest advocates hope that this effort can learn from past mistakes.
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Science - December 15, 2021 at 04:23AM - Most nations are promising to end deforestation, but skeptics want proof
More than a hundred countries just promised to protect and restore forests. Similar pledges in the past have not succeeded, but forest advocates hope that this effort can learn from past mistakes.
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Science - December 15, 2021 at 04:23AM - Most nations are promising to end deforestation, but skeptics want proof
NPR News: Need to break up with someone? Baboons have found a good way to do it, study finds
Need to break up with someone? Baboons have found a good way to do it, study finds
Just like humans, groups of baboons sometimes break off relations. Scientists have studied the dynamics of such breakups and say baboons tend to split up in a cooperative, egalitarian way.
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Science - December 15, 2021 at 02:15AM - Need to break up with someone? Baboons have found a good way to do it, study finds
Just like humans, groups of baboons sometimes break off relations. Scientists have studied the dynamics of such breakups and say baboons tend to split up in a cooperative, egalitarian way.
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Science - December 15, 2021 at 02:15AM - Need to break up with someone? Baboons have found a good way to do it, study finds
NPR News: Pfizer data shows that its COVID-19 pill is effective against severe disease
Pfizer data shows that its COVID-19 pill is effective against severe disease
The research finds that the medicine, called Paxlovid, was effective in preventing hospitalization and death when taken by people with mild to moderate illness within a few days of symptoms.
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Science - December 14, 2021 at 07:41PM - Pfizer data shows that its COVID-19 pill is effective against severe disease
The research finds that the medicine, called Paxlovid, was effective in preventing hospitalization and death when taken by people with mild to moderate illness within a few days of symptoms.
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Science - December 14, 2021 at 07:41PM - Pfizer data shows that its COVID-19 pill is effective against severe disease
Thứ Hai, 13 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Civil engineer says buildings will need to prepare for stronger storms
Civil engineer says buildings will need to prepare for stronger storms
NPR's Audie Cornish chats with civil engineering expert David Prevatt about how to prepare buildings for tornadoes following a series of deadly storms.
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Science - December 14, 2021 at 04:54AM - Civil engineer says buildings will need to prepare for stronger storms
NPR's Audie Cornish chats with civil engineering expert David Prevatt about how to prepare buildings for tornadoes following a series of deadly storms.
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Science - December 14, 2021 at 04:54AM - Civil engineer says buildings will need to prepare for stronger storms
NPR News: Scientists are working to figure out how climate change influences tornadoes
Scientists are working to figure out how climate change influences tornadoes
Tornadoes remain among the most unpredictable weather events. Unlike hurricanes, there's little evidence so far that the planet's warming climate is producing more of them, or more severe ones.
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Science - December 14, 2021 at 04:44AM - Scientists are working to figure out how climate change influences tornadoes
Tornadoes remain among the most unpredictable weather events. Unlike hurricanes, there's little evidence so far that the planet's warming climate is producing more of them, or more severe ones.
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Science - December 14, 2021 at 04:44AM - Scientists are working to figure out how climate change influences tornadoes
NPR News: The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why
The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why
The link between tornadoes, like the ones that hit Kentucky over the weekend, and climate change isn't as clear as it is for other extreme weather events, though scientists say the clues are there.
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Science - December 13, 2021 at 11:49PM - The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why
The link between tornadoes, like the ones that hit Kentucky over the weekend, and climate change isn't as clear as it is for other extreme weather events, though scientists say the clues are there.
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Science - December 13, 2021 at 11:49PM - The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why
NPR News: You'll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
You'll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
Although the moon will brighten up the sky and make it harder to see the Geminids this year, astronomers say from about 2:00 a.m. to sunrise will be prime viewing time.
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Science - December 13, 2021 at 10:35PM - You'll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
Although the moon will brighten up the sky and make it harder to see the Geminids this year, astronomers say from about 2:00 a.m. to sunrise will be prime viewing time.
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Science - December 13, 2021 at 10:35PM - You'll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight tonight
Chủ Nhật, 12 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label 'Asian' boxes them out more
Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label 'Asian' boxes them out more
The way data on racial groups is typically collected in the U.S. has sidelined smaller Asian populations like Hmong, Lao and Filipino Americans for decades. Now, there are growing calls for change.
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Science - December 12, 2021 at 07:00PM - Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label 'Asian' boxes them out more
The way data on racial groups is typically collected in the U.S. has sidelined smaller Asian populations like Hmong, Lao and Filipino Americans for decades. Now, there are growing calls for change.
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Science - December 12, 2021 at 07:00PM - Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label 'Asian' boxes them out more
Thứ Năm, 9 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: New sounds show how life is back in recovered corals reefs
New sounds show how life is back in recovered corals reefs
A new study shows that restoring coral reefs can bring ecosystems back to life — and with them, their sounds.
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Science - December 10, 2021 at 04:20AM - New sounds show how life is back in recovered corals reefs
A new study shows that restoring coral reefs can bring ecosystems back to life — and with them, their sounds.
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Science - December 10, 2021 at 04:20AM - New sounds show how life is back in recovered corals reefs
NPR News: Poop sleuths hunt for early signs of omicron in sewage
Poop sleuths hunt for early signs of omicron in sewage
Scientists have identified the new COVID variant in wastewater in a few U.S. cities. This type of surveillance can help communities stay a step ahead of omicron's spread.
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Science - December 10, 2021 at 03:07AM - Poop sleuths hunt for early signs of omicron in sewage
Scientists have identified the new COVID variant in wastewater in a few U.S. cities. This type of surveillance can help communities stay a step ahead of omicron's spread.
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Science - December 10, 2021 at 03:07AM - Poop sleuths hunt for early signs of omicron in sewage
Thứ Tư, 8 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Darwin in a lab: Coral evolution tweaked for global warming
Darwin in a lab: Coral evolution tweaked for global warming
Scientists are trying to speed up coral's evolutionary clock to breed "super corals" that can better withstand the impacts of global warming, even as some worry about meddling with Nature.
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Science - December 9, 2021 at 02:25PM - Darwin in a lab: Coral evolution tweaked for global warming
Scientists are trying to speed up coral's evolutionary clock to breed "super corals" that can better withstand the impacts of global warming, even as some worry about meddling with Nature.
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Science - December 9, 2021 at 02:25PM - Darwin in a lab: Coral evolution tweaked for global warming
NPR News: New research says baboon breakups are mutual
New research says baboon breakups are mutual
Just like humans, baboons sometimes end relationships with each other. Scientists have studied the dynamics of such breakups and say both baboons generally seem to share the burden of severing ties.
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Science - December 9, 2021 at 04:13AM - New research says baboon breakups are mutual
Just like humans, baboons sometimes end relationships with each other. Scientists have studied the dynamics of such breakups and say both baboons generally seem to share the burden of severing ties.
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Science - December 9, 2021 at 04:13AM - New research says baboon breakups are mutual
NPR News: 50 earthquakes hit off the Oregon coast, but scientists say they're no great shakes
50 earthquakes hit off the Oregon coast, but scientists say they're no great shakes
A swarm of earthquakes led some people to worry that the seismic activity might portend The Big One. But seismologists say that given the location of the quakes, there was no cause for alarm.
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Science - December 8, 2021 at 11:35PM - 50 earthquakes hit off the Oregon coast, but scientists say they're no great shakes
A swarm of earthquakes led some people to worry that the seismic activity might portend The Big One. But seismologists say that given the location of the quakes, there was no cause for alarm.
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Science - December 8, 2021 at 11:35PM - 50 earthquakes hit off the Oregon coast, but scientists say they're no great shakes
NPR News: Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
In small studies in South Africa and Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
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Science - December 8, 2021 at 11:16PM - Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
In small studies in South Africa and Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
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Science - December 8, 2021 at 11:16PM - Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection v. omicron — yet cause for optimism
Thứ Ba, 7 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Data analysts proved what Black Pittsburgh knew about COVID's racial disparities
Data analysts proved what Black Pittsburgh knew about COVID's racial disparities
Community leaders saw early in the pandemic that the city's residents of color were being hit hard by COVID-19. They worked with data analysts to show just how hard, where and why.
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Science - December 7, 2021 at 05:00PM - Data analysts proved what Black Pittsburgh knew about COVID's racial disparities
Community leaders saw early in the pandemic that the city's residents of color were being hit hard by COVID-19. They worked with data analysts to show just how hard, where and why.
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Science - December 7, 2021 at 05:00PM - Data analysts proved what Black Pittsburgh knew about COVID's racial disparities
Thứ Hai, 6 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: More people died of malaria in 2020 than in 2019. Here's why
More people died of malaria in 2020 than in 2019. Here's why
A new report from the World Health Organization contains some encouraging numbers but also cause for concern, with both cases and deaths on the upswing last year. The pandemic is just one reason.
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Science - December 7, 2021 at 01:59AM - More people died of malaria in 2020 than in 2019. Here's why
A new report from the World Health Organization contains some encouraging numbers but also cause for concern, with both cases and deaths on the upswing last year. The pandemic is just one reason.
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Science - December 7, 2021 at 01:59AM - More people died of malaria in 2020 than in 2019. Here's why
NPR News: New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 11:11PM - New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 11:11PM - New York City orders a 'first-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
NPR News: A scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine is warning the next pandemic may be worse
A scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine is warning the next pandemic may be worse
Sarah Gilbert helped develop the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. She says without more spending to fight emerging viral threats, the next pandemic could be more contagious and more lethal.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 08:51PM - A scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine is warning the next pandemic may be worse
Sarah Gilbert helped develop the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. She says without more spending to fight emerging viral threats, the next pandemic could be more contagious and more lethal.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 08:51PM - A scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine is warning the next pandemic may be worse
NPR News: Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 05:10PM - Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 05:10PM - Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
NPR News: Inside the growing alliance between anti-vaccine activists and pro-Trump Republicans
Inside the growing alliance between anti-vaccine activists and pro-Trump Republicans
As the U.S. heads into midterm elections next year, the political right and the anti-vaccine movement are drawing ever-closer together — potentially at the cost of thousands of American lives.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 05:00PM - Inside the growing alliance between anti-vaccine activists and pro-Trump Republicans
As the U.S. heads into midterm elections next year, the political right and the anti-vaccine movement are drawing ever-closer together — potentially at the cost of thousands of American lives.
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Science - December 6, 2021 at 05:00PM - Inside the growing alliance between anti-vaccine activists and pro-Trump Republicans
Thứ Bảy, 4 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: A blizzard warning in Hawaii but no snow yet in Denver, in unusual December weather
A blizzard warning in Hawaii but no snow yet in Denver, in unusual December weather
In Denver, no snow has yet fallen this season — smashing the city's previous record of Nov. 21 for the latest ever recorded first snowfall.
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Science - December 5, 2021 at 04:55AM - A blizzard warning in Hawaii but no snow yet in Denver, in unusual December weather
In Denver, no snow has yet fallen this season — smashing the city's previous record of Nov. 21 for the latest ever recorded first snowfall.
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Science - December 5, 2021 at 04:55AM - A blizzard warning in Hawaii but no snow yet in Denver, in unusual December weather
Thứ Sáu, 3 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: Grab your camera and help science! King tides are crashing onto California beaches
Grab your camera and help science! King tides are crashing onto California beaches
The unusually high and low tides will be affecting coastal communities over the weekend. Scientists are calling on residents and visitors to help document the phenomenon.
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Science - December 4, 2021 at 08:10AM - Grab your camera and help science! King tides are crashing onto California beaches
The unusually high and low tides will be affecting coastal communities over the weekend. Scientists are calling on residents and visitors to help document the phenomenon.
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Science - December 4, 2021 at 08:10AM - Grab your camera and help science! King tides are crashing onto California beaches
NPR News: New technique uncovers the history of a painting through the paint used
New technique uncovers the history of a painting through the paint used
By analyzing white lead paint in Dutch paintings from the 1600s, including works by Rembrandt and Rubens, scientists were able to devise a new line of evidence for dating and authenticating paintings.
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Science - December 4, 2021 at 04:52AM - New technique uncovers the history of a painting through the paint used
By analyzing white lead paint in Dutch paintings from the 1600s, including works by Rembrandt and Rubens, scientists were able to devise a new line of evidence for dating and authenticating paintings.
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Science - December 4, 2021 at 04:52AM - New technique uncovers the history of a painting through the paint used
NPR News: Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
The emergence of this new variant of concern has brought a new vocabulary into daily news reports. We asked experts to help define the terms you're being bombarded with.
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Science - December 4, 2021 at 04:07AM - Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
The emergence of this new variant of concern has brought a new vocabulary into daily news reports. We asked experts to help define the terms you're being bombarded with.
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Science - December 4, 2021 at 04:07AM - Coronavirus FAQ: Help me with omicron vocab. What's immune evasion? Epistasis?
NPR News: Colleges with high vaccination rates must now decide if they'll require boosters
Colleges with high vaccination rates must now decide if they'll require boosters
Wesleyan University is among a small group of colleges requiring COVID-19 boosters for spring semester. Will other institutions follow?
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 07:03PM - Colleges with high vaccination rates must now decide if they'll require boosters
Wesleyan University is among a small group of colleges requiring COVID-19 boosters for spring semester. Will other institutions follow?
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 07:03PM - Colleges with high vaccination rates must now decide if they'll require boosters
NPR News: Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here's how to see it
Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here's how to see it
The comet was discovered less than a year ago near the orbit of Jupiter. Now, observers in North America can see it in the northeastern sky around sunrise.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 07:01PM - Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here's how to see it
The comet was discovered less than a year ago near the orbit of Jupiter. Now, observers in North America can see it in the northeastern sky around sunrise.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 07:01PM - Leonard is the brightest comet all year. Here's how to see it
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NPR News: Scientists race to answer the question: Will vaccines protect us against omicron?
Scientists race to answer the question: Will vaccines protect us against omicron?
There's serious concern about the effectiveness of vaccines against the omicron strain. But there's also reason to be hopeful — especially for those who've had a booster.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 05:35AM - Scientists race to answer the question: Will vaccines protect us against omicron?
There's serious concern about the effectiveness of vaccines against the omicron strain. But there's also reason to be hopeful — especially for those who've had a booster.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 05:35AM - Scientists race to answer the question: Will vaccines protect us against omicron?
NPR News: We may be one step closer to storing data in DNA
We may be one step closer to storing data in DNA
Researchers at Microsoft have developed a faster way to write data into DNA — a biological alternative to the bits on a hard drive.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 04:24AM - We may be one step closer to storing data in DNA
Researchers at Microsoft have developed a faster way to write data into DNA — a biological alternative to the bits on a hard drive.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 04:24AM - We may be one step closer to storing data in DNA
NPR News: Scientists are combing through coronavirus samples to see how widespread omicron is
Scientists are combing through coronavirus samples to see how widespread omicron is
Scientists are scouring coronavirus samples for clues of the omicron variant. The U.S. is in a better position now than it was earlier to find the variant, but some part of the country may struggle.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 04:14AM - Scientists are combing through coronavirus samples to see how widespread omicron is
Scientists are scouring coronavirus samples for clues of the omicron variant. The U.S. is in a better position now than it was earlier to find the variant, but some part of the country may struggle.
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 04:14AM - Scientists are combing through coronavirus samples to see how widespread omicron is
NPR News: Astronomers find a new planet that's mostly made of iron
Astronomers find a new planet that's mostly made of iron
NASA's TESS telescope finds a small, iron-rich planet which could help explain the origins of Mercury, the innermost planet in our solar system
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 02:00AM - Astronomers find a new planet that's mostly made of iron
NASA's TESS telescope finds a small, iron-rich planet which could help explain the origins of Mercury, the innermost planet in our solar system
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Science - December 3, 2021 at 02:00AM - Astronomers find a new planet that's mostly made of iron
NPR News: Sending the right message about the omicron variant is tricky
Sending the right message about the omicron variant is tricky
Scientists may not know for a couple weeks yet how risky the new coronavirus variant will be to public health. But getting out front now about what is known helps dispel misinformation, they say.
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Science - December 2, 2021 at 05:01PM - Sending the right message about the omicron variant is tricky
Scientists may not know for a couple weeks yet how risky the new coronavirus variant will be to public health. But getting out front now about what is known helps dispel misinformation, they say.
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Science - December 2, 2021 at 05:01PM - Sending the right message about the omicron variant is tricky
Thứ Tư, 1 tháng 12, 2021
NPR News: The mystery of where omicron came from — and why it matters
The mystery of where omicron came from — and why it matters
How did this new strain of the novel coronavirus evolve? Researchers are investigating various possibilities. One leading theory involves ... just one person.
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Science - December 2, 2021 at 02:48AM - The mystery of where omicron came from — and why it matters
How did this new strain of the novel coronavirus evolve? Researchers are investigating various possibilities. One leading theory involves ... just one person.
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Science - December 2, 2021 at 02:48AM - The mystery of where omicron came from — and why it matters
NPR News: A different kind of COVID vaccine is about ready to roll
A different kind of COVID vaccine is about ready to roll
Protein subunit vaccines work by injecting people with a tiny portion of a virus. In the case of the COVID-19 vaccine, that tiny portion is the spike protein that the coronavirus uses to enter cells.
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Science - December 2, 2021 at 01:46AM - A different kind of COVID vaccine is about ready to roll
Protein subunit vaccines work by injecting people with a tiny portion of a virus. In the case of the COVID-19 vaccine, that tiny portion is the spike protein that the coronavirus uses to enter cells.
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Science - December 2, 2021 at 01:46AM - A different kind of COVID vaccine is about ready to roll
NPR News: Living robots made in a lab have found a new way to self-replicate, researchers say
Living robots made in a lab have found a new way to self-replicate, researchers say
Xenobots, a type of programmable organism made from frog cells, can replicate by spontaneously sweeping up loose stem cells, researchers say. This could have implications for regenerative medicine.
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Science - December 1, 2021 at 11:42PM - Living robots made in a lab have found a new way to self-replicate, researchers say
Xenobots, a type of programmable organism made from frog cells, can replicate by spontaneously sweeping up loose stem cells, researchers say. This could have implications for regenerative medicine.
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Science - December 1, 2021 at 11:42PM - Living robots made in a lab have found a new way to self-replicate, researchers say
NPR News: Ancient footprints mistakenly attributed to bears were made by early humans
Ancient footprints mistakenly attributed to bears were made by early humans
A new look at nearly 3.7-million-year-old fossil footprints uncovered in Tanzania shows that multiple species of early humans lived together at the same time.
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Science - December 1, 2021 at 11:00PM - Ancient footprints mistakenly attributed to bears were made by early humans
A new look at nearly 3.7-million-year-old fossil footprints uncovered in Tanzania shows that multiple species of early humans lived together at the same time.
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Science - December 1, 2021 at 11:00PM - Ancient footprints mistakenly attributed to bears were made by early humans
Thứ Ba, 30 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them
Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them
The roughly 2,000-mile journey took the rhinos to their new home in Akagera National Park, where advocates hope the animals will be able to establish a new breeding stronghold and evade poachers.
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Science - December 1, 2021 at 12:29AM - Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them
The roughly 2,000-mile journey took the rhinos to their new home in Akagera National Park, where advocates hope the animals will be able to establish a new breeding stronghold and evade poachers.
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Science - December 1, 2021 at 12:29AM - Conservationists flew 30 white rhinos to Rwanda in a huge operation to protect them
Thứ Hai, 29 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon
Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon
A study of trees in dozens of cities found that urban heat and light pollution are pushing urban trees to sprout leaves about a week earlier than trees in more rural settings.
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Science - November 30, 2021 at 04:51AM - Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon
A study of trees in dozens of cities found that urban heat and light pollution are pushing urban trees to sprout leaves about a week earlier than trees in more rural settings.
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Science - November 30, 2021 at 04:51AM - Climate change and city lights are tricking trees into growing leaves too soon
NPR News: How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap
How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap
Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals.
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Science - November 29, 2021 at 05:01PM - How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap
Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals.
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Science - November 29, 2021 at 05:01PM - How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap
NPR News: For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star
For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star
Long COVID has been a reality since the beginning of the pandemic. The patients who have it are desperate for answers that doctors don't yet have.
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Science - November 29, 2021 at 05:00PM - For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star
Long COVID has been a reality since the beginning of the pandemic. The patients who have it are desperate for answers that doctors don't yet have.
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Science - November 29, 2021 at 05:00PM - For patients with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome may offer a guiding star
Chủ Nhật, 28 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly
Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly
When it comes to receiving organ transplants, patients are not usually judged on prior behavior, but some doctors are questioning whether unvaccinated COVID patients should qualify for new lungs.
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Science - November 28, 2021 at 08:03PM - Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly
When it comes to receiving organ transplants, patients are not usually judged on prior behavior, but some doctors are questioning whether unvaccinated COVID patients should qualify for new lungs.
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Science - November 28, 2021 at 08:03PM - Once rare, lung transplants for COVID-19 patients are rising quickly
Thứ Bảy, 27 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: How vaccine makers plan to address the new COVID-19 omicron variant
How vaccine makers plan to address the new COVID-19 omicron variant
A new coronavirus variant, first discovered in South Africa, has begun to spread around the globe. Vaccine producers say they're working to get ahead of the new strain.
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Science - November 28, 2021 at 07:03AM - How vaccine makers plan to address the new COVID-19 omicron variant
A new coronavirus variant, first discovered in South Africa, has begun to spread around the globe. Vaccine producers say they're working to get ahead of the new strain.
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Science - November 28, 2021 at 07:03AM - How vaccine makers plan to address the new COVID-19 omicron variant
NPR News: Does omicron pose a risk to the vaccinated? Too early to tell, epidemiologist says
Does omicron pose a risk to the vaccinated? Too early to tell, epidemiologist says
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Harvard epidemiologist Bill Hanage about what scientists know about the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
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Science - November 28, 2021 at 04:48AM - Does omicron pose a risk to the vaccinated? Too early to tell, epidemiologist says
NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Harvard epidemiologist Bill Hanage about what scientists know about the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
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Science - November 28, 2021 at 04:48AM - Does omicron pose a risk to the vaccinated? Too early to tell, epidemiologist says
NPR News: At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says
At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says
The cases involve travel to southern Africa, where the latest COVID variant of concern was first identified, the British health secretary said. No cases have been identified in the U.S. so far.
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Science - November 27, 2021 at 09:56PM - At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says
The cases involve travel to southern Africa, where the latest COVID variant of concern was first identified, the British health secretary said. No cases have been identified in the U.S. so far.
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Science - November 27, 2021 at 09:56PM - At least 2 people in the U.K. have the omicron variant, health secretary says
NPR News: COVID hit 13 members of their family the first time. A year later it struck again
COVID hit 13 members of their family the first time. A year later it struck again
The second time Vanessa Quintero's family caught the virus, probably from her 8-year-old daughter, fewer people got sick. They and their doctors credit the protection of vaccination.
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Science - November 27, 2021 at 07:00PM - COVID hit 13 members of their family the first time. A year later it struck again
The second time Vanessa Quintero's family caught the virus, probably from her 8-year-old daughter, fewer people got sick. They and their doctors credit the protection of vaccination.
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Science - November 27, 2021 at 07:00PM - COVID hit 13 members of their family the first time. A year later it struck again
Thứ Sáu, 26 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
The European Union said Friday it's planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant as the 27-nation block battles a massive spike in cases.
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Science - November 26, 2021 at 04:37PM - EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
The European Union said Friday it's planning to stop air travel from southern Africa to counter the spread of a new COVID-19 variant as the 27-nation block battles a massive spike in cases.
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Science - November 26, 2021 at 04:37PM - EU wants to stop flights from southern Africa over variant
Thứ Năm, 25 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on Friday to review the variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the new variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more.
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Science - November 26, 2021 at 06:24AM - New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
The World Health Organization is holding an emergency meeting on Friday to review the variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the new variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more.
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Science - November 26, 2021 at 06:24AM - New coronavirus variant in South Africa raises concern
Thứ Tư, 24 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: A famously far-ranging Gray Wolf is found dead in Southern California
A famously far-ranging Gray Wolf is found dead in Southern California
The Oregon-born gray wolf gained a following this year when it became the first to travel to Southern California in a century. Wildlife officials say it appears to have been struck by a vehicle.
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Science - November 25, 2021 at 05:41AM - A famously far-ranging Gray Wolf is found dead in Southern California
The Oregon-born gray wolf gained a following this year when it became the first to travel to Southern California in a century. Wildlife officials say it appears to have been struck by a vehicle.
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Science - November 25, 2021 at 05:41AM - A famously far-ranging Gray Wolf is found dead in Southern California
NPR News: Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is spawning in an explosion of color as the World Heritage-listed natural wonder recovers from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes in 2016, 2017 and last year.
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Science - November 24, 2021 at 04:07PM - Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is spawning in an explosion of color as the World Heritage-listed natural wonder recovers from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes in 2016, 2017 and last year.
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Science - November 24, 2021 at 04:07PM - Australia's Barrier Reef erupts in color as corals spawn
NPR News: NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept
NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept
The spacecraft's mission is to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.
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Science - November 24, 2021 at 03:22PM - NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept
The spacecraft's mission is to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.
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Science - November 24, 2021 at 03:22PM - NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept
Thứ Hai, 22 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates
Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates
Nationwide, conservative lawmakers have come together to propose and pass bills aimed at nullifying federal vaccine mandates. Public health experts worry exemptions make the workforce more venerable.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 10:01PM - Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates
Nationwide, conservative lawmakers have come together to propose and pass bills aimed at nullifying federal vaccine mandates. Public health experts worry exemptions make the workforce more venerable.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 10:01PM - Republicans are changing state laws to try and get out of federal vaccine mandates
NPR News: In a first test of its planetary defense efforts, NASA's going to shove an asteroid
In a first test of its planetary defense efforts, NASA's going to shove an asteroid
NASA is about to launch the first mission of its new planetary defense office. A spacecraft will attempt to knock a small asteroid off course by ramming into it.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 05:30PM - In a first test of its planetary defense efforts, NASA's going to shove an asteroid
NASA is about to launch the first mission of its new planetary defense office. A spacecraft will attempt to knock a small asteroid off course by ramming into it.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 05:30PM - In a first test of its planetary defense efforts, NASA's going to shove an asteroid
NPR News: Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID
Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID
Federal health officials have been urging adults with psychiatric conditions to get a booster shot to increase their COVID protection. It turns out being mentally ill puts you at higher risk.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 05:00PM - Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID
Federal health officials have been urging adults with psychiatric conditions to get a booster shot to increase their COVID protection. It turns out being mentally ill puts you at higher risk.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 05:00PM - Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID
NPR News: After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring
After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring
Several nations in the Asia-Pacific region, richer and poorer, had slow starts to their immunization campaigns but have since zoomed past the United States and many nations in Europe.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 03:23PM - After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring
Several nations in the Asia-Pacific region, richer and poorer, had slow starts to their immunization campaigns but have since zoomed past the United States and many nations in Europe.
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Science - November 22, 2021 at 03:23PM - After slow starts, COVID vaccination rates in some Asian nations are now soaring
Thứ Sáu, 19 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Move over blink of an eye, the snap of a finger is the fastest human motion
Move over blink of an eye, the snap of a finger is the fastest human motion
Researchers have determined that one of the fastest motions the human body can generate is a simple snap of the fingers.
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Science - November 20, 2021 at 04:43AM - Move over blink of an eye, the snap of a finger is the fastest human motion
Researchers have determined that one of the fastest motions the human body can generate is a simple snap of the fingers.
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Science - November 20, 2021 at 04:43AM - Move over blink of an eye, the snap of a finger is the fastest human motion
Thứ Tư, 17 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning
How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning
It will be the second and final eclipse of the year. West Coast night owls and East Coast early risers could catch the peak of the cosmic event.
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Science - November 18, 2021 at 10:00AM - How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning
It will be the second and final eclipse of the year. West Coast night owls and East Coast early risers could catch the peak of the cosmic event.
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Science - November 18, 2021 at 10:00AM - How you can see the nearly total lunar eclipse Friday morning
NPR News: New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth
New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth
A rare mineral from Earth's lower mantle has been discovered inside a diamond from Botswana. The find breaks open a window into deep-Earth chemistry.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 05:06PM - New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth
A rare mineral from Earth's lower mantle has been discovered inside a diamond from Botswana. The find breaks open a window into deep-Earth chemistry.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 05:06PM - New mineral 'davemaoite' made an unlikely journey from the depths of the Earth
NPR News: How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears
How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears
Researchers in the field of fluid dynamics say understanding the sounds oil bubbles make at different temperatures has applications beyond the frying pan.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 11:00PM - How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears
Researchers in the field of fluid dynamics say understanding the sounds oil bubbles make at different temperatures has applications beyond the frying pan.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 11:00PM - How do you know if your oil is hot enough to deep fry? Use your ears
NPR News: An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more
An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more
The Australian Reptile Park wants to find the anonymous donor of the megaspider, which may lead them to an area with more unusually large arachnids that could boost the zoo's antivenom program.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 10:22PM - An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more
The Australian Reptile Park wants to find the anonymous donor of the megaspider, which may lead them to an area with more unusually large arachnids that could boost the zoo's antivenom program.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 10:22PM - An Australian zoo acquires a venomous, fanged 'megaspider' and is searching for more
NPR News: A new mineral, named davemaoite, came from deep inside Earth
A new mineral, named davemaoite, came from deep inside Earth
A rare mineral from the Earth's lower mantle has been discovered inside a diamond from Botswana. The find provides a window into deep-Earth chemistry.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 05:06PM - A new mineral, named davemaoite, came from deep inside Earth
A rare mineral from the Earth's lower mantle has been discovered inside a diamond from Botswana. The find provides a window into deep-Earth chemistry.
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Science - November 17, 2021 at 05:06PM - A new mineral, named davemaoite, came from deep inside Earth
Thứ Ba, 16 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries
Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries
The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 11:51PM - Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries
The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 11:51PM - Pfizer agrees to license generic versions of its COVID-19 pill — in some countries
NPR News: Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses
Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses
The new strategy is called "postvention." It means having a plan built on truth, compassion and counseling that quickly addresses the mental health needs of friends and classmates after a suicide.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 10:20PM - Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses
The new strategy is called "postvention." It means having a plan built on truth, compassion and counseling that quickly addresses the mental health needs of friends and classmates after a suicide.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 10:20PM - Colleges are turning to science to limit suicide contagion and help heal campuses
Thứ Hai, 15 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists
Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists
A new study examined 77 bird species in the Amazon over a 40-year period. It found they were rapidly evolving due to rising temperatures because smaller birds shed heat more efficiently.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 07:43AM - Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists
A new study examined 77 bird species in the Amazon over a 40-year period. It found they were rapidly evolving due to rising temperatures because smaller birds shed heat more efficiently.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 07:43AM - Amazon birds are shrinking as the climate warms, prompting warning from scientists
NPR News: Testing temperature with your ears
Testing temperature with your ears
Chefs in Japan dip a wet chopstick in hot oil and listen to the sizzle, to know when it's ready for tempura. A physicist investigated that technique in the lab to zero in on the perfect fry frequency.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 04:34AM - Testing temperature with your ears
Chefs in Japan dip a wet chopstick in hot oil and listen to the sizzle, to know when it's ready for tempura. A physicist investigated that technique in the lab to zero in on the perfect fry frequency.
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Science - November 16, 2021 at 04:34AM - Testing temperature with your ears
NPR News: How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.
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Science - November 15, 2021 at 05:00PM - How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.
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Science - November 15, 2021 at 05:00PM - How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
Thứ Bảy, 13 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: 'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)
'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)
Researcher analyzed streaming data for nearly 4 million songs on Spotify to see if there was a pattern to the types of music we listen to. They came up with five different blocks of music.
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Science - November 13, 2021 at 11:00PM - 'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)
Researcher analyzed streaming data for nearly 4 million songs on Spotify to see if there was a pattern to the types of music we listen to. They came up with five different blocks of music.
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Science - November 13, 2021 at 11:00PM - 'Every Breath You Take' is the ultimate all-round song (according to science)
Thứ Sáu, 12 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Birds in the Amazon have been shrinking. Here's why scientists think it's happening
Birds in the Amazon have been shrinking. Here's why scientists think it's happening
Over the last four decades, birds in the Amazon have been shrinking — and scientists believe their smaller bodies may be a response to hotter, drier weather brought by climate change.
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Science - November 13, 2021 at 05:03AM - Birds in the Amazon have been shrinking. Here's why scientists think it's happening
Over the last four decades, birds in the Amazon have been shrinking — and scientists believe their smaller bodies may be a response to hotter, drier weather brought by climate change.
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Science - November 13, 2021 at 05:03AM - Birds in the Amazon have been shrinking. Here's why scientists think it's happening
NPR News: The fossil fuel industry turned out in force at COP26. So did climate activists
The fossil fuel industry turned out in force at COP26. So did climate activists
More than 500 attendees from the fossil fuel industry are at the climate summit in Glasgow. Their reps have attended climate summits for decades. Some are touting a shift toward renewables.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:08PM - The fossil fuel industry turned out in force at COP26. So did climate activists
More than 500 attendees from the fossil fuel industry are at the climate summit in Glasgow. Their reps have attended climate summits for decades. Some are touting a shift toward renewables.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:08PM - The fossil fuel industry turned out in force at COP26. So did climate activists
NPR News: Biden nominates former commissioner Robert Califf to again lead FDA
Biden nominates former commissioner Robert Califf to again lead FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent leader since President Biden took office in January. Califf led the agency during the last year of the Obama administration.
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Science - November 13, 2021 at 12:40AM - Biden nominates former commissioner Robert Califf to again lead FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has been without a permanent leader since President Biden took office in January. Califf led the agency during the last year of the Obama administration.
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Science - November 13, 2021 at 12:40AM - Biden nominates former commissioner Robert Califf to again lead FDA
NPR News: In a first, U.N. climate agreement could include the words "coal" and "fossil fuels"
In a first, U.N. climate agreement could include the words "coal" and "fossil fuels"
The U.N. Secretary-General warns the main goal of limiting global warming is "on life support." But Glasgow negotiators are making modest progress in their final hours.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 10:46PM - In a first, U.N. climate agreement could include the words "coal" and "fossil fuels"
The U.N. Secretary-General warns the main goal of limiting global warming is "on life support." But Glasgow negotiators are making modest progress in their final hours.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 10:46PM - In a first, U.N. climate agreement could include the words "coal" and "fossil fuels"
NPR News: Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety?
Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety?
Psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff analyzes data on how racial bias affects police behavior. He shares how communities can rethink their public safety systems, and ultimately better respond to crises.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety?
Psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff analyzes data on how racial bias affects police behavior. He shares how communities can rethink their public safety systems, and ultimately better respond to crises.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Phillip Atiba Goff: How can communities reimagine their approach to public safety?
NPR News: Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices?
Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices?
The U.S. patent system was designed to foster innovation and serve the public good. But it's no longer working as intended. Lawyer Priti Krishtel explains the consequences and how to change that.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices?
The U.S. patent system was designed to foster innovation and serve the public good. But it's no longer working as intended. Lawyer Priti Krishtel explains the consequences and how to change that.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Priti Krishtel: How can we reform the outdated US patent system to lower drug prices?
NPR News: Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?
Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?
In summer 2020, parents faced so many unknowns when it came to sending kids to school. Economist Emily Oster describes how she started collecting data nationwide to help parents decide for themselves.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?
In summer 2020, parents faced so many unknowns when it came to sending kids to school. Economist Emily Oster describes how she started collecting data nationwide to help parents decide for themselves.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 09:22PM - Emily Oster: Why wasn't the US tracking the spread of COVID-19 in schools?
NPR News: The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit
The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit
Watchdog groups say more than 500 people at the U.N. climate summit work for countries or organizations which lobby on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, and they want the lobbyists banned.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:08PM - The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit
Watchdog groups say more than 500 people at the U.N. climate summit work for countries or organizations which lobby on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, and they want the lobbyists banned.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:08PM - The fossil fuel industry is well represented at the U.N. climate summit
NPR News: Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change
Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change
Photographer Vlad Sokhin's latest work, Warm Waters, is an exploration of climate change traveling across 18 countries and off-the-map territories seen by seldom few.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 08:09PM - Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change
Photographer Vlad Sokhin's latest work, Warm Waters, is an exploration of climate change traveling across 18 countries and off-the-map territories seen by seldom few.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 08:09PM - Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change
NPR News: A pair of bald eagles was caught on video entangled on a Minnesota street
A pair of bald eagles was caught on video entangled on a Minnesota street
The two birds writhed around together on a residential street for minutes, unable to separate themselves from each other. They reportedly flew away unharmed without police intervention.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 07:01PM - A pair of bald eagles was caught on video entangled on a Minnesota street
The two birds writhed around together on a residential street for minutes, unable to separate themselves from each other. They reportedly flew away unharmed without police intervention.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 07:01PM - A pair of bald eagles was caught on video entangled on a Minnesota street
NPR News: When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say
When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say
With vaccines now available for children as young as 5, some school districts are easing up on their mask policies.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 06:00PM - When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say
With vaccines now available for children as young as 5, some school districts are easing up on their mask policies.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 06:00PM - When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say
NPR News: New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge
New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge
Scientists have begun to find abnormalities in the immune systems of some long-COVID patients that might help explain the syndrome, at least in some people. But there is still much more to learn.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:00PM - New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge
Scientists have begun to find abnormalities in the immune systems of some long-COVID patients that might help explain the syndrome, at least in some people. But there is still much more to learn.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 05:00PM - New clues to the biology of long COVID are starting to emerge
Thứ Năm, 11 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal
A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal
The music we listen to varies according to the time of day, with qualities like tempo and danceability heightening later in the day, according to a data analysis of online music streaming habits.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 04:45AM - A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal
The music we listen to varies according to the time of day, with qualities like tempo and danceability heightening later in the day, according to a data analysis of online music streaming habits.
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Science - November 12, 2021 at 04:45AM - A scientist crunched the numbers — here's what makes 'Every Breath You Take' eternal
NPR News: Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
An alternative to original Medicare, the private plans are run mostly by major insurers. A recent analysis estimates Medicare overpaid these insurers by $106 billion from 2010 through 2019.
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Science - November 11, 2021 at 05:00PM - Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
An alternative to original Medicare, the private plans are run mostly by major insurers. A recent analysis estimates Medicare overpaid these insurers by $106 billion from 2010 through 2019.
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Science - November 11, 2021 at 05:00PM - Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
Thứ Tư, 10 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: After Astroworld, a crowd scientist explains the deadly dynamics of crowd surges
After Astroworld, a crowd scientist explains the deadly dynamics of crowd surges
With eight dead, concertgoers have been filing lawsuits against Astroworld's planners. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with University of Suffolk professor Keith Still about how tragedies like this happen.
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Science - November 11, 2021 at 04:11AM - After Astroworld, a crowd scientist explains the deadly dynamics of crowd surges
With eight dead, concertgoers have been filing lawsuits against Astroworld's planners. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with University of Suffolk professor Keith Still about how tragedies like this happen.
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Science - November 11, 2021 at 04:11AM - After Astroworld, a crowd scientist explains the deadly dynamics of crowd surges
Thứ Ba, 9 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans
Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans
New analyses find countries' latest climate promises are still not enough to meet the goal set in the Paris climate agreement. And they warn few countries even have plans to carry out their pledges.
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Science - November 10, 2021 at 05:20AM - Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans
New analyses find countries' latest climate promises are still not enough to meet the goal set in the Paris climate agreement. And they warn few countries even have plans to carry out their pledges.
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Science - November 10, 2021 at 05:20AM - Glasgow climate pledges are 'lip service' without far more aggressive plans
NPR News: 8 tips to follow if you're trapped in a crushing crowd
8 tips to follow if you're trapped in a crushing crowd
An expert on crowd dynamics shares his advice on how to survive a crush of people. Two tips: don't put a backpack on the ground — and protect your ribs, so you can breathe.
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Science - November 10, 2021 at 01:48AM - 8 tips to follow if you're trapped in a crushing crowd
An expert on crowd dynamics shares his advice on how to survive a crush of people. Two tips: don't put a backpack on the ground — and protect your ribs, so you can breathe.
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Science - November 10, 2021 at 01:48AM - 8 tips to follow if you're trapped in a crushing crowd
NPR News: In Jupiter's swirling Great Red Spot, NASA spacecraft finds hidden depths
In Jupiter's swirling Great Red Spot, NASA spacecraft finds hidden depths
NASA's Juno spacecraft sweeps over Jupiter's Great Red Spot and makes 3D map of the giant storm. The findings could shed light on gas giant exoplanets in distant solar systems.
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Science - November 9, 2021 at 05:45PM - In Jupiter's swirling Great Red Spot, NASA spacecraft finds hidden depths
NASA's Juno spacecraft sweeps over Jupiter's Great Red Spot and makes 3D map of the giant storm. The findings could shed light on gas giant exoplanets in distant solar systems.
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Science - November 9, 2021 at 05:45PM - In Jupiter's swirling Great Red Spot, NASA spacecraft finds hidden depths
Thứ Hai, 8 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
And the risks may be cumulative. UCLA researchers found that those who faced more incidents of discrimination had an even higher risk of future health problems.
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Science - November 9, 2021 at 04:58AM - A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
And the risks may be cumulative. UCLA researchers found that those who faced more incidents of discrimination had an even higher risk of future health problems.
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Science - November 9, 2021 at 04:58AM - A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
Chủ Nhật, 7 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: How did the enslaved workers of Pompeii live? A new discovery provides a rare glimpse
How did the enslaved workers of Pompeii live? A new discovery provides a rare glimpse
Archaeologists working to uncover a wealthy villa on the outskirts of the ancient city have found a dormitory for workers, providing important insight into daily life.
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Science - November 8, 2021 at 04:35AM - How did the enslaved workers of Pompeii live? A new discovery provides a rare glimpse
Archaeologists working to uncover a wealthy villa on the outskirts of the ancient city have found a dormitory for workers, providing important insight into daily life.
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Science - November 8, 2021 at 04:35AM - How did the enslaved workers of Pompeii live? A new discovery provides a rare glimpse
NPR News: At 89, a man earned a Ph.D. in physics to fulfill his childhood dream
At 89, a man earned a Ph.D. in physics to fulfill his childhood dream
"I always had this dream: Gee, someday I would like to become a physicist," said Manfred Steiner. But after World War II, he followed his family's advice to become a doctor.
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Science - November 7, 2021 at 08:00PM - At 89, a man earned a Ph.D. in physics to fulfill his childhood dream
"I always had this dream: Gee, someday I would like to become a physicist," said Manfred Steiner. But after World War II, he followed his family's advice to become a doctor.
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Science - November 7, 2021 at 08:00PM - At 89, a man earned a Ph.D. in physics to fulfill his childhood dream
Thứ Bảy, 6 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: To fight climate change, Ithaca votes to decarbonize its buildings by 2030
To fight climate change, Ithaca votes to decarbonize its buildings by 2030
Decarbonizing involves installing things from solar panels to switching out gas stoves for electric stoves. The effort to decarbonize buildings will cut the city's carbon dioxide output by 40%.
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Science - November 6, 2021 at 06:00PM - To fight climate change, Ithaca votes to decarbonize its buildings by 2030
Decarbonizing involves installing things from solar panels to switching out gas stoves for electric stoves. The effort to decarbonize buildings will cut the city's carbon dioxide output by 40%.
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Science - November 6, 2021 at 06:00PM - To fight climate change, Ithaca votes to decarbonize its buildings by 2030
Thứ Sáu, 5 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds
After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds
A concussion can make it difficult to converse in a noisy room. Scientists say that's because the injury has impaired the brain's ability to process sounds.
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Science - November 5, 2021 at 10:28PM - After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds
A concussion can make it difficult to converse in a noisy room. Scientists say that's because the injury has impaired the brain's ability to process sounds.
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Science - November 5, 2021 at 10:28PM - After a concussion, the brain may no longer make sense of sounds
Thứ Năm, 4 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius
Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius
At international climate talks, world leaders are trying to keep the world to 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming. Why is that number important, and what happens if the world gets hotter than that?
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Science - November 5, 2021 at 03:23AM - Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius
At international climate talks, world leaders are trying to keep the world to 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming. Why is that number important, and what happens if the world gets hotter than that?
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Science - November 5, 2021 at 03:23AM - Here's what happens if the world warms more than 1.5 degrees Celsius
NPR News: Astronomers want NASA to build a giant space telescope to peer at alien Earths
Astronomers want NASA to build a giant space telescope to peer at alien Earths
NASA should work toward a new space telescope that could view small planets around distant stars with the potential to host life, expert panel says
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 10:01PM - Astronomers want NASA to build a giant space telescope to peer at alien Earths
NASA should work toward a new space telescope that could view small planets around distant stars with the potential to host life, expert panel says
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 10:01PM - Astronomers want NASA to build a giant space telescope to peer at alien Earths
NPR News: The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting
The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting
A new report finds some climate impacts are already irreversible and will last for many decades to come. It calls for far more money to help countries prepare for the growing risks they face.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 06:31PM - The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting
A new report finds some climate impacts are already irreversible and will last for many decades to come. It calls for far more money to help countries prepare for the growing risks they face.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 06:31PM - The U.N. says climate impacts are getting worse faster than the world is adapting
NPR News: A doctor spread COVID misinformation and renewed her license with a mouse click
A doctor spread COVID misinformation and renewed her license with a mouse click
Lee Merritt is a back surgeon with a long history of spreading COVID misinformation. But she renewed her medical license last month.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 04:01PM - A doctor spread COVID misinformation and renewed her license with a mouse click
Lee Merritt is a back surgeon with a long history of spreading COVID misinformation. But she renewed her medical license last month.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 04:01PM - A doctor spread COVID misinformation and renewed her license with a mouse click
Thứ Tư, 3 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Suicide rates fall again — but not for young adults and some people of color
Suicide rates fall again — but not for young adults and some people of color
Despite lockdowns, historic job losses and COVID-19, new figures from the CDC show that death by suicide dropped for a second straight year in 2020.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 06:06AM - Suicide rates fall again — but not for young adults and some people of color
Despite lockdowns, historic job losses and COVID-19, new figures from the CDC show that death by suicide dropped for a second straight year in 2020.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 06:06AM - Suicide rates fall again — but not for young adults and some people of color
NPR News: Concussions don't necessarily affect ears — but they can affect the ability to hear
Concussions don't necessarily affect ears — but they can affect the ability to hear
People who sustain a concussion can develop an unusual hearing problem. Their ears work fine, but their brain struggles to process sounds.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 04:04AM - Concussions don't necessarily affect ears — but they can affect the ability to hear
People who sustain a concussion can develop an unusual hearing problem. Their ears work fine, but their brain struggles to process sounds.
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Science - November 4, 2021 at 04:04AM - Concussions don't necessarily affect ears — but they can affect the ability to hear
NPR News: The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day
The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day
Scientists have gotten the best estimates yet of exactly how much baleen whales, the largest animals on the planet, can consume in one day. Their caloric intake is mind-boggling.
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Science - November 3, 2021 at 11:01PM - The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day
Scientists have gotten the best estimates yet of exactly how much baleen whales, the largest animals on the planet, can consume in one day. Their caloric intake is mind-boggling.
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Science - November 3, 2021 at 11:01PM - The biggest whales can eat the equivalent of 80,000 Big Macs in one day
Thứ Ba, 2 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: CDC advisers recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
CDC advisers recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
Kids ages 5 to11 will soon be able to get Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine. CDC advisers reviewed data showing it's safe and 90.7% effective, They say the benefits outweigh the risks in this age group.
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Science - November 3, 2021 at 04:04AM - CDC advisers recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
Kids ages 5 to11 will soon be able to get Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine. CDC advisers reviewed data showing it's safe and 90.7% effective, They say the benefits outweigh the risks in this age group.
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Science - November 3, 2021 at 04:04AM - CDC advisers recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11
NPR News: Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos
Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos
It's NASA's first time growing peppers in space. And after they were harvested, NASA astronauts got to sample the crop sprinkled on tacos at the International Space Station.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 10:39PM - Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos
It's NASA's first time growing peppers in space. And after they were harvested, NASA astronauts got to sample the crop sprinkled on tacos at the International Space Station.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 10:39PM - Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos
NPR News: NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds
NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds
A scientific discovery about extraterrestrial life can provide new insight, but it can be misunderstood or exaggerated into something else when it reaches the public. NASA is hoping to change that.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 10:11PM - NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds
A scientific discovery about extraterrestrial life can provide new insight, but it can be misunderstood or exaggerated into something else when it reaches the public. NASA is hoping to change that.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 10:11PM - NASA is looking for a framework to better help you understand its deep space finds
NPR News: How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change
How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change
Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99% of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 06:00PM - How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change
Indigenous nations across the U.S. lost nearly 99% of their historical land base over time, new research shows. What little land they have left is especially vulnerable to climate change risks.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 06:00PM - How loss of historical lands makes Native Americans more vulnerable to climate change
Thứ Hai, 1 tháng 11, 2021
NPR News: Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions
Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions
In a major expansion, the new rules would apply not just to new operations but to older ones as well. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and considered key to slowing global warming quickly.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 12:02PM - Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions
In a major expansion, the new rules would apply not just to new operations but to older ones as well. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and considered key to slowing global warming quickly.
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Science - November 2, 2021 at 12:02PM - Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions
NPR News: 'Vax cards,' 'vax sites,' 'fully vaxxed': Why 'vax' is Oxford's 2021 word of the year
'Vax cards,' 'vax sites,' 'fully vaxxed': Why 'vax' is Oxford's 2021 word of the year
If last year was marked by the emergence of COVID-19 on a global scale, this one has been all about the new solution to end the pandemic: the vaccines.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 08:57PM - 'Vax cards,' 'vax sites,' 'fully vaxxed': Why 'vax' is Oxford's 2021 word of the year
If last year was marked by the emergence of COVID-19 on a global scale, this one has been all about the new solution to end the pandemic: the vaccines.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 08:57PM - 'Vax cards,' 'vax sites,' 'fully vaxxed': Why 'vax' is Oxford's 2021 word of the year
NPR News: The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink
The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink
At the opening of a United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, António Guterres says the world is "digging our own grave" by not acting more aggressively to mitigate climate change.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 08:34PM - The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink
At the opening of a United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, António Guterres says the world is "digging our own grave" by not acting more aggressively to mitigate climate change.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 08:34PM - The U.N. chief warns that reliance on fossil fuels is pushing the world to the brink
NPR News: Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know
Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know
More than a third of U.S. states now support the idea of making daylight saving time permanent. It's already in effect for about eight months of the year.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 04:01PM - Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know
More than a third of U.S. states now support the idea of making daylight saving time permanent. It's already in effect for about eight months of the year.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 04:01PM - Daylight saving time ends soon. Here are 4 things you should know
Chủ Nhật, 31 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens
The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens
Moderna says the FDA is looking into reports of a rare side effect — myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart muscle — in those who've gotten the shot.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 06:32AM - The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens
Moderna says the FDA is looking into reports of a rare side effect — myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart muscle — in those who've gotten the shot.
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Science - November 1, 2021 at 06:32AM - The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens
NPR News: They call it 'climate injustice.' Here's how Sufia Khatun of Bangladesh is fighting it
They call it 'climate injustice.' Here's how Sufia Khatun of Bangladesh is fighting it
Cyclones come more often and the sea is rising, says this activist. Livelihoods and lives are threatened. Here's what she'd like to tell the nations gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit.
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Science - October 31, 2021 at 07:43PM - They call it 'climate injustice.' Here's how Sufia Khatun of Bangladesh is fighting it
Cyclones come more often and the sea is rising, says this activist. Livelihoods and lives are threatened. Here's what she'd like to tell the nations gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit.
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Science - October 31, 2021 at 07:43PM - They call it 'climate injustice.' Here's how Sufia Khatun of Bangladesh is fighting it
NPR News: Female California condors reproduce without males for the first time
Female California condors reproduce without males for the first time
Genetic testing has revealed that some female California condors have been able to reproduce asexually.
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Science - October 31, 2021 at 06:57PM - Female California condors reproduce without males for the first time
Genetic testing has revealed that some female California condors have been able to reproduce asexually.
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Science - October 31, 2021 at 06:57PM - Female California condors reproduce without males for the first time
Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: Here's why you might see the northern lights this Halloween weekend
Here's why you might see the northern lights this Halloween weekend
A solar flare eruption from earlier this week is expected to reach Earth on Saturday and Sunday, creating the potential for the aurora borealis to be visible across large parts of the U.S.
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Science - October 31, 2021 at 02:17AM - Here's why you might see the northern lights this Halloween weekend
A solar flare eruption from earlier this week is expected to reach Earth on Saturday and Sunday, creating the potential for the aurora borealis to be visible across large parts of the U.S.
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Science - October 31, 2021 at 02:17AM - Here's why you might see the northern lights this Halloween weekend
NPR News: From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power
From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power
Maria Laura Rojas admits that climate change has not had an impact on her own life. But with empathy and determination, she'll speak out for the most vulnerable at the COP26 summit.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 06:19PM - From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power
Maria Laura Rojas admits that climate change has not had an impact on her own life. But with empathy and determination, she'll speak out for the most vulnerable at the COP26 summit.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 06:19PM - From a place of privilege, she speaks the truth about climate to power
NPR News: Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia
Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia
A mysterious signal that appeared to be emanating from Proxima Centauri put scientists on a hunt to track down its source. What they found was that it had a decidedly earthbound origin.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 06:02PM - Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia
A mysterious signal that appeared to be emanating from Proxima Centauri put scientists on a hunt to track down its source. What they found was that it had a decidedly earthbound origin.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 06:02PM - Scientists tracked a mysterious signal in space. Its source was closer to Australia
Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 02:21AM - FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 02:21AM - FDA authorizes use of Pfizer's COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
NPR News: COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed
COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed
Pandemic predictions have been made — and then things would change. But based on models and studies (including a 1980s test that squirted virus up human noses), researchers have a new endgame thesis.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 12:02AM - COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed
Pandemic predictions have been made — and then things would change. But based on models and studies (including a 1980s test that squirted virus up human noses), researchers have a new endgame thesis.
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Science - October 30, 2021 at 12:02AM - COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed
NPR News: Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?
Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?
mRNA vaccines are groundbreaking—but the mRNA inside them is fragile. Kathryn Whitehead explains how scientists have created the right "packing material" to safely deliver these to the right cells.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:52PM - Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?
mRNA vaccines are groundbreaking—but the mRNA inside them is fragile. Kathryn Whitehead explains how scientists have created the right "packing material" to safely deliver these to the right cells.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:52PM - Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?
NPR News: Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?
Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?
In rural areas, basic health care can be out of reach. Keller Rinaudo founded Zipline, a delivery company that uses drones to deliver necessary medical supplies within hours, even minutes.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:26PM - Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?
In rural areas, basic health care can be out of reach. Keller Rinaudo founded Zipline, a delivery company that uses drones to deliver necessary medical supplies within hours, even minutes.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:26PM - Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?
NPR News: Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?
Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?
Astrophysicist Erika Hamden spent 10 years building FIREBall, a telescope that reaches the stratosphere and looks for clues to how stars form. Launching it was more challenging than she ever imagined.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:24PM - Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?
Astrophysicist Erika Hamden spent 10 years building FIREBall, a telescope that reaches the stratosphere and looks for clues to how stars form. Launching it was more challenging than she ever imagined.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 09:24PM - Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?
Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: The number of young children with lead poisoning may be about to more than double
The number of young children with lead poisoning may be about to more than double
The CDC has unveiled a stringent new standard that's expected to bring the number of children ages 1 to 5 considered to have high blood lead levels from about 200,000 to about 500,000.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 04:02AM - The number of young children with lead poisoning may be about to more than double
The CDC has unveiled a stringent new standard that's expected to bring the number of children ages 1 to 5 considered to have high blood lead levels from about 200,000 to about 500,000.
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Science - October 29, 2021 at 04:02AM - The number of young children with lead poisoning may be about to more than double
Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought
Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought
Although spiders are sometimes thought of as being creepy crawly animals, new evidence suggests some get scared and assess danger in almost the same way as humans.
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Science - October 28, 2021 at 03:37AM - Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought
Although spiders are sometimes thought of as being creepy crawly animals, new evidence suggests some get scared and assess danger in almost the same way as humans.
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Science - October 28, 2021 at 03:37AM - Sorry arachnophobes, you have more in common with spiders than you thought
Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: The Pentagon says climate change is having a negative impact on national security
The Pentagon says climate change is having a negative impact on national security
The Department of Defense says climate change is an existential threat to national security. NPR's Noel King talks to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks about the department's new report.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:07PM - The Pentagon says climate change is having a negative impact on national security
The Department of Defense says climate change is an existential threat to national security. NPR's Noel King talks to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks about the department's new report.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:07PM - The Pentagon says climate change is having a negative impact on national security
NPR News: Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time
Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time
While researchers have found more than 4,000 planets in our own galaxy, this is the first time anyone has found what could be a planet that exists outside the Milky Way.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 11:17PM - Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time
While researchers have found more than 4,000 planets in our own galaxy, this is the first time anyone has found what could be a planet that exists outside the Milky Way.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 11:17PM - Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time
NPR News: Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science
Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science
The appeal of pumpkin spice has a lot to do with how we associate smells and flavors with fall — despite the fact that the flavoring doesn't contain any actual pumpkin.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:07PM - Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science
The appeal of pumpkin spice has a lot to do with how we associate smells and flavors with fall — despite the fact that the flavoring doesn't contain any actual pumpkin.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:07PM - Here's why the smell of pumpkin spice moves us, according to science
NPR News: If NASA green lights this interstellar mission, it could last 100 years
If NASA green lights this interstellar mission, it could last 100 years
Scientists who want to understand what's beyond our solar system have designed an interstellar spacecraft that could go out farther and faster than the famous Voyager probes.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:01PM - If NASA green lights this interstellar mission, it could last 100 years
Scientists who want to understand what's beyond our solar system have designed an interstellar spacecraft that could go out farther and faster than the famous Voyager probes.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 04:01PM - If NASA green lights this interstellar mission, it could last 100 years
Thứ Hai, 25 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.
Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.
More than 55% of Black and Latino households reported facing serious financial problems in recent months, a new poll finds. And more than a quarter have depleted their savings.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 01:53AM - Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.
More than 55% of Black and Latino households reported facing serious financial problems in recent months, a new poll finds. And more than a quarter have depleted their savings.
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Science - October 26, 2021 at 01:53AM - Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.
NPR News: A photographer marries the worlds above and below the water in a single frame
A photographer marries the worlds above and below the water in a single frame
Photographer David Doubilet first dove below the surface at age 8 and has spent a lifetime making underwater images. He talks to NPR about his new book: Two Worlds: Above and Below the Sea.
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Science - October 25, 2021 at 11:00PM - A photographer marries the worlds above and below the water in a single frame
Photographer David Doubilet first dove below the surface at age 8 and has spent a lifetime making underwater images. He talks to NPR about his new book: Two Worlds: Above and Below the Sea.
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Science - October 25, 2021 at 11:00PM - A photographer marries the worlds above and below the water in a single frame
NPR News: The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect
The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect
A major climate meeting is about to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a pivotal moment in the struggle against climate change. But it's taking place in the midst of political tensions.
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Science - October 25, 2021 at 04:00PM - The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect
A major climate meeting is about to get underway in Glasgow, Scotland. It's a pivotal moment in the struggle against climate change. But it's taking place in the midst of political tensions.
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Science - October 25, 2021 at 04:00PM - The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here's what to expect
Thứ Bảy, 23 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: The tongue-eating louse does exactly what its name suggests
The tongue-eating louse does exactly what its name suggests
It's the stuff of nightmares, or science fiction: a parasite that wants to get inside an animal's mouth, where it attacks — and replaces — the tongue.
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Science - October 24, 2021 at 04:15AM - The tongue-eating louse does exactly what its name suggests
It's the stuff of nightmares, or science fiction: a parasite that wants to get inside an animal's mouth, where it attacks — and replaces — the tongue.
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Science - October 24, 2021 at 04:15AM - The tongue-eating louse does exactly what its name suggests
NPR News: Scientists used a tiny brain implant to help a blind teacher see letters again
Scientists used a tiny brain implant to help a blind teacher see letters again
A former science teacher who's been blind for 16 years became able to see letters, discern objects' edges — and even play a Maggie Simpson video game.
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Science - October 24, 2021 at 02:34AM - Scientists used a tiny brain implant to help a blind teacher see letters again
A former science teacher who's been blind for 16 years became able to see letters, discern objects' edges — and even play a Maggie Simpson video game.
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Science - October 24, 2021 at 02:34AM - Scientists used a tiny brain implant to help a blind teacher see letters again
NPR News: Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated
Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated
Only two-thirds of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death.
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 07:17PM - Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated
Only two-thirds of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death.
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 07:17PM - Despite higher COVID risk, most pregnant Americans remain unvaccinated
NPR News: Listen to the otherworldly sound of Martian wind
Listen to the otherworldly sound of Martian wind
Two microphones aboard the Perseverance Rover make it possible to listen in on the Red Planet. They've captured nearly five hours of sounds, including the Martian wind.
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 06:00PM - Listen to the otherworldly sound of Martian wind
Two microphones aboard the Perseverance Rover make it possible to listen in on the Red Planet. They've captured nearly five hours of sounds, including the Martian wind.
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 06:00PM - Listen to the otherworldly sound of Martian wind
NPR News: With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together
With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together
With students back at school this fall, classes sound almost normal — they just look a little different.
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 05:00PM - With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together
With students back at school this fall, classes sound almost normal — they just look a little different.
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 05:00PM - With safety in mind, schools are getting their bands back together
Thứ Sáu, 22 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant
People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant
A new coronavirus variant — known as delta plus — has cropped up in the U.K. There's concern it could be more dangerous than the highly contagious delta variant. What does the science actually show?
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 05:17AM - People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant
A new coronavirus variant — known as delta plus — has cropped up in the U.K. There's concern it could be more dangerous than the highly contagious delta variant. What does the science actually show?
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Science - October 23, 2021 at 05:17AM - People wonder if they should keep calm and carry on in the face of delta plus variant
Thứ Năm, 21 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: An endangered Sumatran orangutan at the New Orleans zoo is expecting twins
An endangered Sumatran orangutan at the New Orleans zoo is expecting twins
The births will be the first for Menari, zoo officials say. She is expected to give deliver the twins sometime this winter.
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Science - October 22, 2021 at 07:34AM - An endangered Sumatran orangutan at the New Orleans zoo is expecting twins
The births will be the first for Menari, zoo officials say. She is expected to give deliver the twins sometime this winter.
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Science - October 22, 2021 at 07:34AM - An endangered Sumatran orangutan at the New Orleans zoo is expecting twins
NPR News: Researchers put a date on when the Vikings arrived in Canada: exactly 1,000 years ago
Researchers put a date on when the Vikings arrived in Canada: exactly 1,000 years ago
It's long been known that the Vikings arrived in the Americas sometime before Christopher Columbus. Now, a new article in the journal Nature pinpoints the exact year: 1021.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 05:28PM - Researchers put a date on when the Vikings arrived in Canada: exactly 1,000 years ago
It's long been known that the Vikings arrived in the Americas sometime before Christopher Columbus. Now, a new article in the journal Nature pinpoints the exact year: 1021.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 05:28PM - Researchers put a date on when the Vikings arrived in Canada: exactly 1,000 years ago
NPR News: Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
A family in Houston and a plumber in Maryland couldn't afford rent, which pushed them into crowded living quarters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that common predicament has increased viral spread.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 04:00PM - Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
A family in Houston and a plumber in Maryland couldn't afford rent, which pushed them into crowded living quarters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that common predicament has increased viral spread.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 04:00PM - Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
Thứ Tư, 20 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worse
Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worse
A Lancet medical journal report finds that human-caused climate change is worsening human health in just about every measurable way. It calls for more urgent action from world leaders.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 05:31AM - Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worse
A Lancet medical journal report finds that human-caused climate change is worsening human health in just about every measurable way. It calls for more urgent action from world leaders.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 05:31AM - Climate change is bad for your health. And plans to boost economies may make it worse
NPR News: Scientists made a wooden steak knife that's 3 times sharper than a steel blade
Scientists made a wooden steak knife that's 3 times sharper than a steel blade
Researchers have hardened wood and fashioned a knife out of it. It's three times sharper than steel and can slice through steak, and could be a sustainable alternative.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 03:08AM - Scientists made a wooden steak knife that's 3 times sharper than a steel blade
Researchers have hardened wood and fashioned a knife out of it. It's three times sharper than steel and can slice through steak, and could be a sustainable alternative.
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Science - October 21, 2021 at 03:08AM - Scientists made a wooden steak knife that's 3 times sharper than a steel blade
NPR News: The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The White House says the U.S. has enough doses for the country's 28 million kids age 5-11 and has laid out a plan to get them inoculated quickly as soon as the vaccine is authorized for the age group.
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Science - October 20, 2021 at 10:08PM - The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The White House says the U.S. has enough doses for the country's 28 million kids age 5-11 and has laid out a plan to get them inoculated quickly as soon as the vaccine is authorized for the age group.
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Science - October 20, 2021 at 10:08PM - The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
NPR News: The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The White House says the U.S. has enough doses for the country's 28 million kids age 5-11 and has laid out a plan to get them inoculated quickly as soon as the vaccine is authorized for the age group.
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Science - October 20, 2021 at 10:08PM - The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
The White House says the U.S. has enough doses for the country's 28 million kids age 5-11 and has laid out a plan to get them inoculated quickly as soon as the vaccine is authorized for the age group.
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Science - October 20, 2021 at 10:08PM - The U.S. is ready to roll out the COVID vaccine once it's approved for kids age 5-11
NPR News: In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human
In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human
The kidney, which came from a genetically altered pig, worked normally and showed no signs of rejection. It's seen as a significant step toward using animal organs for life-saving transplants.
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Science - October 20, 2021 at 06:34PM - In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human
The kidney, which came from a genetically altered pig, worked normally and showed no signs of rejection. It's seen as a significant step toward using animal organs for life-saving transplants.
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Science - October 20, 2021 at 06:34PM - In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human
Thứ Ba, 19 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'
Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'
The primatologist says it's crucial that young people know how positive action can still shift the frightening trajectories of climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the ongoing global pandemic.
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Science - October 19, 2021 at 06:28PM - Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'
The primatologist says it's crucial that young people know how positive action can still shift the frightening trajectories of climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the ongoing global pandemic.
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Science - October 19, 2021 at 06:28PM - Jane Goodall encourages all to act to save Earth in 'The Book of Hope'
Thứ Hai, 18 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: Fewer cars on the road during lockdowns was good news for frogs and salamanders
Fewer cars on the road during lockdowns was good news for frogs and salamanders
Fewer cars were on the road during pandemic lockdowns. And for Maine's frogs and salamanders, that translated to far fewer roadkill deaths.
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Science - October 19, 2021 at 03:40AM - Fewer cars on the road during lockdowns was good news for frogs and salamanders
Fewer cars were on the road during pandemic lockdowns. And for Maine's frogs and salamanders, that translated to far fewer roadkill deaths.
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Science - October 19, 2021 at 03:40AM - Fewer cars on the road during lockdowns was good news for frogs and salamanders
NPR News: Satellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in California
Satellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in California
California wants to limit the water that farmers can pump from depleted aquifers. To enforce those limits, regulators are turning to remote sensing satellites.
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Science - October 19, 2021 at 02:40AM - Satellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in California
California wants to limit the water that farmers can pump from depleted aquifers. To enforce those limits, regulators are turning to remote sensing satellites.
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Science - October 19, 2021 at 02:40AM - Satellites reveal the secrets of water-guzzling farms in California
Thứ Bảy, 16 tháng 10, 2021
NPR News: NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection
NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection
A NASA spacecraft named Lucy rocketed into the sky Saturday morning on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids. Its roundabout journey will span nearly 4 billion miles.
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Science - October 16, 2021 at 07:49PM - NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection
A NASA spacecraft named Lucy rocketed into the sky Saturday morning on a 12-year quest to explore eight asteroids. Its roundabout journey will span nearly 4 billion miles.
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Science - October 16, 2021 at 07:49PM - NASA launches an asteroid hunter named Lucy with a Beatles connection
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