Monday, December 31, 2018
The International Space Station passed overhead
From January 01, 2019 at 03:19AM, until January 01, 2019 at 03:29AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 644 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From January 01, 2019 at 01:44AM, until January 01, 2019 at 01:52AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 483 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The Sombrero Galaxy in Infrared
This floating ring is the size of a galaxy. In fact, it is a galaxy -- or at least part of one: the photogenic Sombrero Galaxy, one of the largest galaxies in the nearby Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. The dark band of dust that obscures the mid-section of the Sombrero Galaxy in optical light actually glows brightly in infrared light. The featured image, digitally sharpened, shows the infrared glow, recently recorded by the orbiting Spitzer Space Telescope, superposed in false-color on an existing image taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in optical light. The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as M104, spans about 50,000 light years across and lies 28 million light years away. M104 can be seen with a small telescope in the direction of the constellation Virgo. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2SpV5Zm
NPR News: Tech Stocks Have Taken A Beating This Year, And The Effects Have Been Far-Reaching
Tech Stocks Have Taken A Beating This Year, And The Effects Have Been Far-Reaching
After many years of flying high, mighty tech stocks have come tumbling down because of regulatory worries and slow growth. Their bad year affects companies that seemingly have nothing to do with tech.
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After many years of flying high, mighty tech stocks have come tumbling down because of regulatory worries and slow growth. Their bad year affects companies that seemingly have nothing to do with tech.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 31, 2018 at 12:18PM, until December 31, 2018 at 12:23PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 292 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 31, 2018 at 10:40AM, until December 31, 2018 at 10:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 627 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 31, 2018 at 09:03AM, until December 31, 2018 at 09:13AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 613 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 31, 2018 at 07:26AM, until December 31, 2018 at 07:35AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 538 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 31, 2018 at 05:49AM, until December 31, 2018 at 05:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 564 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.
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Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get more kids and AIDS patients health care. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.
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NPR News: When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.
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Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.
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NPR News: When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
When Too Cute Is Too Much, The Brain Can Get Aggressive
Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.
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Adorable babies and cute puppies can make us happy. But researchers say their cuteness can be so overwhelming that it unleashes some ugly thoughts.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 31, 2018 at 04:11AM, until December 31, 2018 at 04:21AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 639 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Sunday, December 30, 2018
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 31, 2018 at 02:35AM, until December 31, 2018 at 02:45AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 572 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The Witch Head Nebula
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble .... maybe Macbeth should have consulted the Witch Head Nebula. A frighteningly shaped reflection nebula, this cosmic crone is about 800 light-years away though. Its malevolent visage seems to glare toward nearby bright star Rigel in Orion, just off the right edge of this frame. More formally known as IC 2118, the interstellar cloud of dust and gas is nearly 70 light-years across, its dust grains reflecting Rigel's starlight. In this composite portrait, the nebula's color is caused not only by the star's intense bluish light but because the dust grains scatter blue light more efficiently than red. The same physical process causes Earth's daytime sky to appear blue, although the scatterers in planet Earth's atmosphere are molecules of nitrogen and oxygen. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2EYholA
NPR News: House Democrats Form New 'Climate Crisis' Committee
House Democrats Form New 'Climate Crisis' Committee
This past week Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announced a new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Rep. Kathy Castor who will head up the committee in the new congress.
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This past week Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi announced a new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Rep. Kathy Castor who will head up the committee in the new congress.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 30, 2018 at 11:32AM, until December 30, 2018 at 11:42AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 589 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 30, 2018 at 09:55AM, until December 30, 2018 at 10:06AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 632 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died
Nancy Grace Roman, 'Mother Of Hubble' Space Telescope, Has Died
Nancy Grace Roman was a force at NASA. She was one of the first female executives at the space agency, the first chief of astronomy, and also known as the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Nancy Grace Roman was a force at NASA. She was one of the first female executives at the space agency, the first chief of astronomy, and also known as the "mother" of the Hubble Space Telescope.
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NPR News: In 2018, Streaming Services Helped Fuel A New Latin Explosion
In 2018, Streaming Services Helped Fuel A New Latin Explosion
Spanish-language artists like Ozuna, J Balvin and Bad Bunny dominated YouTube with billions of plays. Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and contributor Stefanie Fernández explain how we got here.
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Spanish-language artists like Ozuna, J Balvin and Bad Bunny dominated YouTube with billions of plays. Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and contributor Stefanie Fernández explain how we got here.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 30, 2018 at 08:19AM, until December 30, 2018 at 08:28AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 555 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 30, 2018 at 06:41AM, until December 30, 2018 at 06:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 543 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 30, 2018 at 05:03AM, until December 30, 2018 at 05:14AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 623 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Saturday, December 29, 2018
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 30, 2018 at 03:27AM, until December 30, 2018 at 03:37AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 620 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 30, 2018 at 01:55AM, until December 30, 2018 at 01:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 174 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The Galaxy Tree
First came the trees. In the town of Salamanca, Spain, the photographer noticed how distinctive a grove of oak trees looked after being pruned. Next came the galaxy. The photographer stayed up until 2 am, waiting until the Milky Way Galaxy rose above the level of a majestic looking oak. From this carefully chosen perspective, dust lanes in the galaxy appear to be natural continuations to branches of the tree. Last came the light. A flashlight was used on the far side of the tree to project a silhouette. By coincidence, other trees also appeared as similar silhouettes across the relatively bright horizon. The featured image was captured as a single 30-second frame earlier this month and processed to digitally enhance the Milky Way. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2LLZcwp
NPR News: Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.
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The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.
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NPR News: Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
Endangered Species Observers Have Spotted The First Right Whale Calf Of The Season
The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.
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The sighting is a glimmer of hope for a species that has seen a hard few years: 19 right whales died in 2017 and 2018, and not a single North American right whale calf was seen last season.
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NPR News: Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
U.S. Geological Survey says it was of a 7.0 magnitude. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.
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U.S. Geological Survey says it was of a 7.0 magnitude. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.
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NPR News: Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
Earthquake Off Philippines Coast Hits A Region Already On High Alert
U.S. Geological Survey says it was of a 7.0 magnitude. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.
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U.S. Geological Survey says it was of a 7.0 magnitude. No casualties have been reported. On Dec. 22, a tsunami, likely caused by the volcano Anak Krakatau, hit Indonesia and killed about 430 people.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 29, 2018 at 12:24PM, until December 29, 2018 at 12:33PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 515 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 29, 2018 at 10:47AM, until December 29, 2018 at 10:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 641 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 29, 2018 at 09:11AM, until December 29, 2018 at 09:21AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 579 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time
Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time
NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.
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NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.
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NPR News: Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws
Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws
The Cuban government recently extended Internet to mobile devices, a big step for Cubans living on the island under the repressive communist regime.
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The Cuban government recently extended Internet to mobile devices, a big step for Cubans living on the island under the repressive communist regime.
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NPR News: What Asimov Predicted For 2019: Computerization And Lunar Life
What Asimov Predicted For 2019: Computerization And Lunar Life
Computer scientist and professor Eugene Fiume talks about what science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov got right and wrong in his predictions of 2019.
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Computer scientist and professor Eugene Fiume talks about what science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov got right and wrong in his predictions of 2019.
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NPR News: How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.
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NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.
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NPR News: How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.
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NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 29, 2018 at 07:35AM, until December 29, 2018 at 07:44AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 532 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.
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Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.
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NPR News: How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
How To Help Kids Overcome Their Fear Of Doctors And Shots
Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.
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Half of the parents of young children in a recent survey said their kids fear going to the doctor. Some admit skipping vaccines and needed appointments. Here's how to nip medical anxiety in the bud.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 29, 2018 at 05:56AM, until December 29, 2018 at 06:06AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 599 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 29, 2018 at 04:19AM, until December 29, 2018 at 04:29AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 641 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Friday, December 28, 2018
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 29, 2018 at 02:45AM, until December 29, 2018 at 02:52AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 434 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
New Horizons at Ultima Thule
When we celebrate the start of 2019, on January 1 the New Horizons spacecraft will flyby Ultima Thule. A world of the Kuiper belt 6.5 billion kilometers from the Sun, the nickname Ultima Thule (catalog designation 2014 MU69) fittingly means "beyond the known world". Following its 2015 flyby of Pluto, New Horizons was targeted for this journey, attempting the most distant flyby for a spacecraft from Earth by approaching Ultima Thule to within about 3500 kilometers. The tiny world itself is about 30 kilometers in size. This year, an observing campaign with Earth-based telescopes determined the shape of the object to be a contact binary or a close binary sytem as in this artist's illustration. New Horizons will image close up its unexplored surface in the dim light of the distant Sun. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2QbItTP
NPR News: FCC Investigates Widespread CenturyLink Outage That Disrupted 911 Service
FCC Investigates Widespread CenturyLink Outage That Disrupted 911 Service
The FCC chairman called CenturyLink's widespread telecom outage unacceptable and says an investigation will start immediately.
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The FCC chairman called CenturyLink's widespread telecom outage unacceptable and says an investigation will start immediately.
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NPR News: Year Of The Woman?
Year Of The Woman?
Women in politics, art, pop culture and sports reached great heights in 2018. But there were also reminders of inequality.
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Women in politics, art, pop culture and sports reached great heights in 2018. But there were also reminders of inequality.
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NPR News: How Much Of The Internet Is Fake? A Lot.
How Much Of The Internet Is Fake? A Lot.
How much of the internet is fake? From metrics and politics to people and businesses, according to Max Read's New York Magazine article, the answer is quite a lot.
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How much of the internet is fake? From metrics and politics to people and businesses, according to Max Read's New York Magazine article, the answer is quite a lot.
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NPR News: Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.
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The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.
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NPR News: Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
Trump EPA Says Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Too Costly, Not 'Necessary'
The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.
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The EPA says it will keep limits on toxic mercury emissions from coal plants, but now deems them not cost-effective. Environmental groups worry the move could hinder future regulations.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 28, 2018 at 01:18PM, until December 28, 2018 at 01:24PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 376 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018
Favorite Visual Stories Of 2018
NPR's list of memorable visual stories includes coverage of the 2018 midterm election, migrant caravans, Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery and, of course, a musical insect invasion.
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NPR's list of memorable visual stories includes coverage of the 2018 midterm election, migrant caravans, Puerto Rico's hurricane recovery and, of course, a musical insect invasion.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 28, 2018 at 11:40AM, until December 28, 2018 at 11:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 634 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 28, 2018 at 10:03AM, until December 28, 2018 at 10:13AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 604 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 28, 2018 at 08:26AM, until December 28, 2018 at 08:35AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 533 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 28, 2018 at 06:48AM, until December 28, 2018 at 06:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 572 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
Safely Evacuating The Elderly In Any Emergency Takes Planning And Practice
After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.
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After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 28, 2018 at 05:11AM, until December 28, 2018 at 05:22AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 642 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 28, 2018 at 03:36AM, until December 28, 2018 at 03:45AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 546 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Thursday, December 27, 2018
NGC 1365: Majestic Island Universe
Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 is truly a majestic island universe some 200,000 light-years across. Located a mere 60 million light-years away toward the chemical constellation Fornax, NGC 1365 is a dominant member of the well-studied Fornax galaxy cluster. This impressively sharp color image shows intense star forming regions at the ends of the bar and along the spiral arms, and details of dust lanes cutting across the galaxy's bright core. At the core lies a supermassive black hole. Astronomers think NGC 1365's prominent bar plays a crucial role in the galaxy's evolution, drawing gas and dust into a star-forming maelstrom and ultimately feeding material into the central black hole. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2SlQAPi
NPR News: The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.
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A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.
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NPR News: The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology
A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.
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A Chinese scientist's claim that he'd created the first gene-edited babies rocked the world, raising big questions about whether the scientific world is capable of policing powerful new gene-editing techniques.
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NPR News: Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
Fresh Starts: Tales Of Renewal For A New Year
The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.
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The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.
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NPR News: 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.
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2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.
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NPR News: 2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 Was A Milestone Year For Climate Science (If Not Politics)
2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.
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2018 saw a string of more precise — and dire — assessments that a warming climate is affecting the weather. That didn't keep President Trump and others from questioning those scientific conclusions.
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NPR News: Colorado Governor-Elect Pushes For 100 Percent Renewable Energy
Colorado Governor-Elect Pushes For 100 Percent Renewable Energy
Colorado's incoming governor Jared Polis is among a number of state Democratic leaders pledging more action on climate as the Trump administration pulls back.
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Colorado's incoming governor Jared Polis is among a number of state Democratic leaders pledging more action on climate as the Trump administration pulls back.
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NPR News: Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.
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Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website's campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans' confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.
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NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.
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A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.
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NPR News: Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.
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A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 27, 2018 at 12:32PM, until December 27, 2018 at 12:42PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 605 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 27, 2018 at 10:55AM, until December 27, 2018 at 11:06AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 626 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 27, 2018 at 09:19AM, until December 27, 2018 at 09:28AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 547 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 27, 2018 at 07:41AM, until December 27, 2018 at 07:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 549 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Examining The Link Between Climate And Weather
Examining The Link Between Climate And Weather
It was this year when scientists ratcheted up their warnings about the effects of a warming climate on weather. And the weather itself showed that scientists' predictions are getting better.
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It was this year when scientists ratcheted up their warnings about the effects of a warming climate on weather. And the weather itself showed that scientists' predictions are getting better.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 27, 2018 at 06:03AM, until December 27, 2018 at 06:14AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 630 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 27, 2018 at 04:27AM, until December 27, 2018 at 04:37AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 606 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
NPR News: Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.
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The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.
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NPR News: Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
Sicily Is Shaken By Earthquake As Mount Etna Erupts Once Again
The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.
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The mountain erupted two days ago, triggering 1,000 mostly small tremors. At least ten people were injured and a number of buildings were damaged in Wednesday's quake.
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NPR News: What's Next For Tiny Satellites?
What's Next For Tiny Satellites?
Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.
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Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.
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NPR News: What's Next For Tiny Satellites?
What's Next For Tiny Satellites?
Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.
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Two briefcase-sized satellites gave the control room of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in November what scientists had never been able to get before: real-time information about a spacecraft's landing.
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NPR News: 'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics
'Reluctant Psychonaut' Michael Pollan Embraces 'New Science' Of Psychedelics
Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.
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Author Michael Pollan experimented with mushrooms, LSD and other psychedelics while researching his latest book, How to Change Your Mind. Originally broadcast May 15, 2018.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 26, 2018 at 01:24PM, until December 26, 2018 at 01:34PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 546 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Executives In Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Deserve 5-Year Prison Terms, Prosecutors Say
Executives In Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Deserve 5-Year Prison Terms, Prosecutors Say
Japanese prosecutors say three top TEPCO executives didn't do enough to protect the nuclear plant, despite being told in 2002 that the Fukushima facility was vulnerable to a tsunami.
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Japanese prosecutors say three top TEPCO executives didn't do enough to protect the nuclear plant, despite being told in 2002 that the Fukushima facility was vulnerable to a tsunami.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 26, 2018 at 11:48AM, until December 26, 2018 at 11:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 639 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.
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As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.
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NPR News: There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
There's A Lot At Stake In The Weekly U.S. Drought Map
As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.
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As drought has deepened across the West, much attention is paid to a colorful map that shows the hardest hit areas. The scientists who update the map each week face enormous pressure to get it right.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 26, 2018 at 10:11AM, until December 26, 2018 at 10:21AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 569 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.
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Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.
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NPR News: Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan Embraces Commercial Whaling, Pulls Out Of Global Alliance That Banned Practice
Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.
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Japan is leaving the International Whaling Commission, which put a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Japan will allow commercial hunts for the first time in 30 years next July.
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NPR News: Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor
Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor
Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.
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Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 26, 2018 at 08:34AM, until December 26, 2018 at 08:43AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 534 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor
Beyond Garnish: How Science Helps An Indoor Farm Amp Up Flower Flavor
Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.
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Chefs are turning to Fresh Impact Farms, located in an unassuming strip mall outside of Washington, D.C., when they want edible flowers, herbs, and greens that do more than just make a pretty plate.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 26, 2018 at 06:56AM, until December 26, 2018 at 07:06AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 608 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 26, 2018 at 05:19AM, until December 26, 2018 at 05:30AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 636 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 26, 2018 at 03:45AM, until December 26, 2018 at 03:52AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 370 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
Why is the Lobster Nebula forming some of the most massive stars known? No one is yet sure. Cataloged as NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula houses the open star cluster Pismis 24 near its center -- a home to unusually bright and massive stars. The overall blue glow near the inner star forming region results from the emission of ionized hydrogen gas. The surrounding nebula, featured here, holds a complex tapestry of gas, dark dust, stars still forming, and newly born stars. The intricate patterns are caused by complex interactions between interstellar winds, radiation pressures, magnetic fields, and gravity. NGC 6357 spans about 400 light years and lies about 8,000 light years away toward the constellation of the Scorpion. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2EJYLRE
NPR News: The Good News About These Short Days
The Good News About These Short Days
Astrophysicist Adam Frank says to stop cursing the darkness of this time of year and enjoy its place in our cosmic concert.
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Astrophysicist Adam Frank says to stop cursing the darkness of this time of year and enjoy its place in our cosmic concert.
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NPR News: 2018: A Big Year In Space
2018: A Big Year In Space
This past year was a weird and eventful one for news from outer space. We saw everything from a red sports car being shot off the planet to a detailed new map of our Milky Way to a mysterious hole drilled in the International Space Station.
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This past year was a weird and eventful one for news from outer space. We saw everything from a red sports car being shot off the planet to a detailed new map of our Milky Way to a mysterious hole drilled in the International Space Station.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 25, 2018 at 02:17PM, until December 25, 2018 at 02:25PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 437 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 25, 2018 at 12:40PM, until December 25, 2018 at 12:50PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 638 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 25, 2018 at 11:03AM, until December 25, 2018 at 11:13AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 594 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 25, 2018 at 09:26AM, until December 25, 2018 at 09:35AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 531 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 25, 2018 at 07:48AM, until December 25, 2018 at 07:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 581 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 25, 2018 at 06:11AM, until December 25, 2018 at 06:22AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 643 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: What Gifts Are The Best? Social Science Researchers Investigate
What Gifts Are The Best? Social Science Researchers Investigate
A study shows gift-givers and gift-recipients differ on ideas about best gifts. Whereas recipients prefer sentimental gifts, gift-givers tend to opt for presents that match the recipient's interests.
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A study shows gift-givers and gift-recipients differ on ideas about best gifts. Whereas recipients prefer sentimental gifts, gift-givers tend to opt for presents that match the recipient's interests.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 25, 2018 at 04:36AM, until December 25, 2018 at 04:45AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 513 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Monday, December 24, 2018
M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy
Majestic on a truly cosmic scale, M100 is appropriately known as a grand design spiral galaxy. It is a large galaxy of over 100 billion stars with well-defined spiral arms that is similar to our own Milky Way Galaxy. One of the brightest members of the Virgo Cluster of galaxies, M100 (alias NGC 4321) is 56 million light-years distant toward the constellation of Berenice's Hair (Coma Berenices). This Hubble Space Telescope image of M100 was taken recently with the Wide Field Camera 3 and accentuates bright blue star clusters and intricate winding dust lanes which are hallmarks of this class of galaxies. Studies of variable stars in M100 have played an important role in determining the size and age of the Universe. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2AcD75q
NPR News: Google's 'Duplex' Could Be Your New Personal Assistant
Google's 'Duplex' Could Be Your New Personal Assistant
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to technology and science writer Annalee Newitz about Google's "Duplex" — an app that acts as your personal assistant.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to technology and science writer Annalee Newitz about Google's "Duplex" — an app that acts as your personal assistant.
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NPR News: How Houses Themselves Become Fuel For Wildfires
How Houses Themselves Become Fuel For Wildfires
Wildfires destroyed thousands of homes across California this year. Fire scientists are discovering that most homes burn down from blowing embers, sometimes long after the the fire has passed.
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Wildfires destroyed thousands of homes across California this year. Fire scientists are discovering that most homes burn down from blowing embers, sometimes long after the the fire has passed.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 24, 2018 at 03:11PM, until December 24, 2018 at 03:14PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 191 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 24, 2018 at 01:32PM, until December 24, 2018 at 01:42PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 618 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 24, 2018 at 11:56AM, until December 24, 2018 at 12:06PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 618 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Rescue Efforts Underway After Tsunami Hit Indonesia Without Warning
Rescue Efforts Underway After Tsunami Hit Indonesia Without Warning
Warning systems failed to alert residents of danger when volcanic activity triggered a tsunami on Saturday. Hundreds died, and more than 11,000 people have been displaced on Java and Sumatra islands.
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Warning systems failed to alert residents of danger when volcanic activity triggered a tsunami on Saturday. Hundreds died, and more than 11,000 people have been displaced on Java and Sumatra islands.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 24, 2018 at 10:19AM, until December 24, 2018 at 10:28AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 540 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 24, 2018 at 08:41AM, until December 24, 2018 at 08:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 556 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 24, 2018 at 07:03AM, until December 24, 2018 at 07:14AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 635 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.
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A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.
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NPR News: Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
Bad Vibes: How Hits To The Head Are Transferred To The Brain
A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.
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A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.
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A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.
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NPR News: If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It's Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.
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A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it's not for everyone.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 24, 2018 at 05:27AM, until December 24, 2018 at 05:37AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 588 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered
"Oh my God! Look at that picture over there! Here's the Earth coming up. Wow is that pretty!" Soon after that pronouncement, 50 years ago today, one of the most famous images ever taken was snapped from the orbit of the Moon. Now known as "Earthrise", the iconic image shows the Earth rising above the limb of the Moon, as taken by the crew of Apollo 8. But the well-known Earthrise image was actually the second image taken of the Earth rising above the lunar limb -- it was just the first in color. With modern digital technology, however, the real first Earthrise image -- originally in black and white -- has now been remastered to have the combined resolution and color of the first three images. Behold! The featured image is a close-up of the picture that Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders was talking about. Thanks to modern technology and human ingenuity, now we can all see it. (Historical note: A different historic black & white image of the Earth setting behind the lunar limb was taken by the robotic Lunar Orbiter 1 two years earlier.) via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2BCp2hx
NPR News: The Science Behind The Indonedia Tsunami
The Science Behind The Indonedia Tsunami
NPR's Michel Martin talks with geologist Stephen Johnston about how the tsunami in Indonesia overnight was triggered.
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NPR's Michel Martin talks with geologist Stephen Johnston about how the tsunami in Indonesia overnight was triggered.
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NPR News: Zoox Inc. Snags First California Permit To Transport Passengers In Self-Driving Cars
Zoox Inc. Snags First California Permit To Transport Passengers In Self-Driving Cars
The Silicon Valley-based company will offer ride services in its autonomous vehicles, with the supervision of a certified driver. One catch: it's not allowed to charge money.
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The Silicon Valley-based company will offer ride services in its autonomous vehicles, with the supervision of a certified driver. One catch: it's not allowed to charge money.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 23, 2018 at 02:24PM, until December 23, 2018 at 02:34PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 571 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 23, 2018 at 12:48PM, until December 23, 2018 at 12:58PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 635 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 23, 2018 at 11:11AM, until December 23, 2018 at 11:21AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 560 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 23, 2018 at 09:34AM, until December 23, 2018 at 09:43AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 538 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 23, 2018 at 07:56AM, until December 23, 2018 at 08:06AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 616 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 23, 2018 at 06:19AM, until December 23, 2018 at 06:30AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 628 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 23, 2018 at 04:46AM, until December 23, 2018 at 04:51AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 280 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Earthrise: A Video Reconstruction
About 12 seconds into this video, something unusual happens. The Earth begins to rise. Never seen by humans before, the rise of the Earth over the limb of the Moon occurred 50 years ago tomorrow and surprised and amazed the crew of Apollo 8. The crew immediately scrambled to take still images of the stunning vista caused by Apollo 8's orbit around the Moon. The featured video is a modern reconstruction of the event as it would have looked were it recorded with a modern movie camera. The colorful orb of our Earth stood out as a familiar icon rising above a distant and unfamiliar moonscape, the whole scene the conceptual reverse of a more familiar moonrise as seen from Earth. To many, the scene also spoke about the unity of humanity: that big blue marble -- that's us -- we all live there. The two-minute video is not time-lapse -- this is the real speed of the Earth rising through the windows of Apollo 8. Seven months and three missions later, Apollo 11 astronauts would not only circle Earth's moon, but land on it. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2rSGQRc
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 22, 2018 at 03:17PM, until December 22, 2018 at 03:25PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 484 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 22, 2018 at 01:40PM, until December 22, 2018 at 01:50PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 639 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 22, 2018 at 12:03PM, until December 22, 2018 at 12:13PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 585 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 22, 2018 at 10:26AM, until December 22, 2018 at 10:35AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 530 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.
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A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.
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NPR News: The Words The World Turned To In 2018
The Words The World Turned To In 2018
Peter Sokolowski is a lexicographer at Merriam-Webster. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about some of the Words of the Year, based on searches of the website, and the news events behind them.
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Peter Sokolowski is a lexicographer at Merriam-Webster. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about some of the Words of the Year, based on searches of the website, and the news events behind them.
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NPR News: The Secret Fishing Habits Of Northwoods' Wolves
The Secret Fishing Habits Of Northwoods' Wolves
Researchers in northern Minnesota have discovered that wolves have a much more varied diet than previously thought. They hunt deer, but also eat fish, beaver and blueberries.
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Researchers in northern Minnesota have discovered that wolves have a much more varied diet than previously thought. They hunt deer, but also eat fish, beaver and blueberries.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 22, 2018 at 08:48AM, until December 22, 2018 at 08:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 590 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
Researchers Show Parachutes Don't Work, But There's A Catch
A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.
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A study found parachutes were no more effective than backpacks in preventing harm to people jumping from aircraft. The researchers' tongue-in-cheek experiment makes a deeper point about science.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 22, 2018 at 07:11AM, until December 22, 2018 at 07:22AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 642 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 22, 2018 at 05:37AM, until December 22, 2018 at 05:44AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 471 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
Friday, December 21, 2018
A Cold December Night
They say Orion always comes up sideways, and he does seem to on this cold December night. The bright stars of the familiar northern winter constellation lie just above the snowy tree tops surrounding a cozy cottage near the town of Ustupky in the Czech Republic. But Gemini's meteors also seem to rain on the wintry landscape. The meteor streaks are captured in exposures made near last Friday's peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower. They stream away from the shower's radiant above the trees, near the two bright stars of the zodiacal constellation of the Twins. Comet Wirtanen, a visitor to planet Earth's skies, is visible too. Look for its telltale greenish coma near the stars of the seven sisters. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2SevPVO
NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
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The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
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NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
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The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
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NPR News: Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
Huge Martian Crater 'Korolev' Appears Topped With Miles Of Pristine Snow
The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
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The European Space Agency's new images show a 51-mile-wide ice-filled depression in the surface of Mars caused by the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
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NPR News: The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.
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The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.
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NPR News: How To Stop A Drone? There's No Good Answer
How To Stop A Drone? There's No Good Answer
Here's why the drone tormenting Gatwick's airport remains at large.
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Here's why the drone tormenting Gatwick's airport remains at large.
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NPR News: The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The World Has A New Largest-Known Prime Number
The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.
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The Mersenne prime was discovered by a computer in Ocala, Fla., on Dec. 7. Mathematicians have spent the past two weeks verifying the calculations.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 21, 2018 at 04:10PM, until December 21, 2018 at 04:16PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 313 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 21, 2018 at 02:32PM, until December 21, 2018 at 02:43PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 627 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 21, 2018 at 11:19AM, until December 21, 2018 at 11:28AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 535 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?
Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?
Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.
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Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.
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NPR News: Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?
Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?
Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.
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Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.
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NPR News: James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?
James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?
Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?
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Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?
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NPR News: Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.
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Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.
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NPR News: Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?
Lisa Nip: How Can We Engineer The Human Body To Survive On Mars ... And Beyond?
Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.
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Space is an extreme environment filled with radiation, and next to no oxygen. To survive there, Lisa Nip says humans are going to have to change themselves ... genetically.
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NPR News: Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?
Stephen Petranek: How Will Humans Live On Mars?
Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.
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Stephen Petranek says, in the next decade, we will send humans to colonize Mars. He lays out the technology--from water-extraction to bricks made of Martian soil--that'll make life possible there.
Read more on NPR
NPR News: James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?
James Green: Could The Building Blocks Of Life Exist Elsewhere In Our Solar System?
Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?
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Earth may not be the only place in our solar system with life, says James Green. New data shows life might have existed on Mars, and could exist now. But what does that mean for us on Earth?
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NPR News: Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz: Should We Be Using Mars As A Backup Planet?
Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.
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Lucianne Walkowicz is all for space exploration, but says we shouldn't expect Mars to save us from a damaged Earth. She warns us not to lose sight of preserving the home we already have.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 21, 2018 at 09:41AM, until December 21, 2018 at 09:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 564 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 21, 2018 at 08:03AM, until December 21, 2018 at 08:14AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 639 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 21, 2018 at 06:28AM, until December 21, 2018 at 06:37AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 566 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.
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Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.
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NPR News: Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Scientists Find A Brain Circuit That Could Explain Seasonal Depression
Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.
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Research suggests the winter blues are triggered by specialized light-sensing cells in the retina that communicate directly with brain areas involved in mood.
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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Extraordinary Solar Halos
Welcome to the December Solstice, the first day of winter in planet Earth's northern hemisphere and summer in the south. To celebrate, consider this extraordinary display of beautiful solar ice halos! More common than rainbows, simple ice halos can be easy to spot, especially if you can shade your eyes from direct sunlight. Still it's extremely rare to see anything close to the complex of halos present in this astounding scene. Captured at lunchtime on a cold December 14 near Utendal, Sweden the image includes the relatively ordinary 22 degree halo, sundogs (parhelia) and sun pillars. The extensive array of rarer halos has been identified along with previously unknown features. All the patterns are generated as sunlight (or moonlight) is reflected and refracted in flat six-sided water ice crystals in Earth's atmosphere. In this case, likely local contributors to the atmospheric ice crystals are snow making machines operating at at nearby ski center. via NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2LtZach
NPR News: Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge
Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge
The Trump administration has taken another step toward selling leases to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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The Trump administration has taken another step toward selling leases to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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NPR News: Amazon Customer Receives 1,700 Audio Files Of A Stranger Who Used Alexa
Amazon Customer Receives 1,700 Audio Files Of A Stranger Who Used Alexa
The incident reportedly happened in Germany after the customer sent Amazon a request for his own data. "This unfortunate case was the result of a human error and an isolated single case," Amazon said.
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The incident reportedly happened in Germany after the customer sent Amazon a request for his own data. "This unfortunate case was the result of a human error and an isolated single case," Amazon said.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 20, 2018 at 03:24PM, until December 20, 2018 at 03:34PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 591 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Japan Reportedly Will Leave International Whaling Group To Resume Commercial Hunts
Japan Reportedly Will Leave International Whaling Group To Resume Commercial Hunts
Earlier this year, Japan unsuccessfully lobbied members of the International Whaling Commission to drop the organization's ban on commercial whaling.
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Earlier this year, Japan unsuccessfully lobbied members of the International Whaling Commission to drop the organization's ban on commercial whaling.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 20, 2018 at 01:48PM, until December 20, 2018 at 01:58PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 630 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 20, 2018 at 12:11PM, until December 20, 2018 at 12:20PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 551 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 20, 2018 at 10:34AM, until December 20, 2018 at 10:43AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 543 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: VIDEO: Four Ways That Wild Edibles, Including Insects, Will Wow You
VIDEO: Four Ways That Wild Edibles, Including Insects, Will Wow You
California-based chef and forager Pascal Baudar is a master of wildcrafted cuisine, creating visually stunning, palate-pleasing recipes from foraged ingredients — including insects.
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California-based chef and forager Pascal Baudar is a master of wildcrafted cuisine, creating visually stunning, palate-pleasing recipes from foraged ingredients — including insects.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 20, 2018 at 08:56AM, until December 20, 2018 at 09:06AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 623 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Return to Earth After 197-Day Mission in Space
Three members of the International Space Station’s Expedition 57 crew, including NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor, returned to Earth Thursday, safely landing at 12:02 a.m. EST (11:02 a.m. local time) in Kazakhstan.
December 20, 2018
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 20, 2018 at 07:19AM, until December 20, 2018 at 07:30AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 617 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 20, 2018 at 05:48AM, until December 20, 2018 at 05:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 121 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Facebook Grapples With Another Privacy Scandal
Facebook Grapples With Another Privacy Scandal
For Facebook, 2018 has been marked by persistent scandals. Noel King talks to author Anand Giridhadaras about the latest privacy scandal and why little has changed for the tech giant.
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For Facebook, 2018 has been marked by persistent scandals. Noel King talks to author Anand Giridhadaras about the latest privacy scandal and why little has changed for the tech giant.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Returns to Earth After 197-Day Mission in Space
Three members of the International Space Station’s Expedition 57 crew, including NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor, returned to Earth Thursday, safely landing at 12:02 a.m. EST (11:02 a.m. local time) in Kazakhstan.
December 20, 2018
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Red Nebula, Green Comet, Blue Stars
This festively colored skyscape was captured in the early morning hours of December 17, following Comet Wirtanen's closest approach to planet Earth. The comet was just visible to the eye. The lovely green color of its fluorescing cometary atmosphere or coma is brought out here only by adding digital exposures registered on the comet's position below the Pleiades star cluster. The exposures also bring out blue starlight reflected by the dust clouds surrounding the young Pleiades stars. Gaze (toward the left) across dusty dark nebulae along the edge of the Perseus molecular cloud and you'll travel to emission nebula NGC 1499, also known as the California nebula. Too faint for the eye, the cosmic cloud's pronounced reddish glow is from electrons recombining with ionized hydrogen atoms. Around December 23rd, Comet Wirtanen should be easy to find with binoculars when it sweeps close to bright star Capella in the northern winter constellation Auriga, the Charioteer. via NASA https://ift.tt/2GrWz3A
NPR News: Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.
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The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.
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NPR News: Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
Tornado Touches Down Near Seattle, Causing Damage But No Deaths
The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.
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The Port Orchard twister was extremely rare, especially for December, says the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but homes and other buildings were affected by the storm.
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NPR News: Critics Call Trump Administration Plan To Reduce Lead Exposure Toothless
Critics Call Trump Administration Plan To Reduce Lead Exposure Toothless
The Federal Lead Action Plan is a framework rather than a call for new regulations. The plan seeks to bolster efforts to communicate the dangers of lead exposure. Critics say it doesn't go far enough.
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The Federal Lead Action Plan is a framework rather than a call for new regulations. The plan seeks to bolster efforts to communicate the dangers of lead exposure. Critics say it doesn't go far enough.
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NPR News: To Find Good News In The Universe Just Look To The Clouds
To Find Good News In The Universe Just Look To The Clouds
Astrophysicist Adam Frank likes to spread the universe's good news. Today's — the clouds in the sky exhibit a ceaseless power of creative transformation.
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Astrophysicist Adam Frank likes to spread the universe's good news. Today's — the clouds in the sky exhibit a ceaseless power of creative transformation.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 19, 2018 at 04:17PM, until December 19, 2018 at 04:26PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 521 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Who Is Caring For The Health And Safety Of Coal Miners?
Who Is Caring For The Health And Safety Of Coal Miners?
A new investigation discovered government regulators failed to protect coal miners from toxic dust exposure, which led to black lung.
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A new investigation discovered government regulators failed to protect coal miners from toxic dust exposure, which led to black lung.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 19, 2018 at 02:40PM, until December 19, 2018 at 02:51PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 639 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 19, 2018 at 01:04PM, until December 19, 2018 at 01:13PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 575 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Report: Facebook Underreported Amount Of User Data Third Parties Had Access To
Report: Facebook Underreported Amount Of User Data Third Parties Had Access To
A new New York Times story finds that Facebook has underreported the amount of personal user data it allowed outside companies to access. Noel King talks to Gabriel Dance, an author of the report.
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A new New York Times story finds that Facebook has underreported the amount of personal user data it allowed outside companies to access. Noel King talks to Gabriel Dance, an author of the report.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 19, 2018 at 11:26AM, until December 19, 2018 at 11:35AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 531 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 19, 2018 at 09:48AM, until December 19, 2018 at 09:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 600 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 19, 2018 at 08:11AM, until December 19, 2018 at 08:22AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 639 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 19, 2018 at 06:37AM, until December 19, 2018 at 06:44AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 419 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Scientists Say Miniature Flies Are A Big Worry For Antarctic island
Scientists Say Miniature Flies Are A Big Worry For Antarctic island
A seemingly harmless insect has invaded an island in the Antarctic and, being non-native, is eating up the peat moss and changing the environment. The midges could also infest the Antarctic mainland.
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A seemingly harmless insect has invaded an island in the Antarctic and, being non-native, is eating up the peat moss and changing the environment. The midges could also infest the Antarctic mainland.
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NPR News: For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience
For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience
Steven Falk of Lafayette, Calif., has resigned because he says he cannot carry out policies that fail to address the urgent threat of a changing climate.
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Steven Falk of Lafayette, Calif., has resigned because he says he cannot carry out policies that fail to address the urgent threat of a changing climate.
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NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.
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As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.
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NPR News: For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience
For One City Manager, Climate Becomes A Matter Of Conscience
Steven Falk of Lafayette, Calif., has resigned because he says he cannot carry out policies that fail to address the urgent threat of a changing climate.
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Steven Falk of Lafayette, Calif., has resigned because he says he cannot carry out policies that fail to address the urgent threat of a changing climate.
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NPR News: Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
Why Aren't More Users Of Opioids Or Meth Screened For Hepatitis C?
As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.
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As the number of people who inject drugs and share needles has soared, the rate of infection with Hep C has climbed too. Yet many drug treatment patients aren't tested for the liver-damaging virus.
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NPR News: Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions
Open Scientific Collaboration May Be Helping North Korea Cheat Nuclear Sanctions
New research shared exclusively with NPR suggests that Pyongyang is refining its weapons technology through open scientific research. China leads the way in scientific collaboration with North Korea.
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New research shared exclusively with NPR suggests that Pyongyang is refining its weapons technology through open scientific research. China leads the way in scientific collaboration with North Korea.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018
A Rainbow Geminid Meteor
Meteors can be colorful. While the human eye usually cannot discern many colors, cameras often can. Pictured is a Geminid captured by camera during last week's meteor shower that was not only impressively bright, but colorful. The radiant grit cast off by asteroid 3200 Phaethon blazed a path across Earth's atmosphere longer than 60 times the angular diameter of the Moon. Colors in meteors usually originate from ionized elements released as the meteor disintegrates, with blue-green typically originating from magnesium, calcium radiating violet, and nickel glowing green. Red, however, typically originates from energized nitrogen and oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere. This bright meteoric fireball was gone in a flash -- less than a second -- but it left a wind-blown ionization trail that remained visible for several minutes, the start of which can be seen here. via NASA https://ift.tt/2UX5vRY
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 18, 2018 at 05:10PM, until December 18, 2018 at 05:17PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 390 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 18, 2018 at 03:32PM, until December 18, 2018 at 03:43PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 634 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Tiny Tech Tips: Finding The Perfect Headphones
Tiny Tech Tips: Finding The Perfect Headphones
Finding the right pair of headphones is a pain. Having engineered more than 400 of our Tiny Desk Concerts, NPR's Josh Rogosin knows audio — and he's here to help.
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Finding the right pair of headphones is a pain. Having engineered more than 400 of our Tiny Desk Concerts, NPR's Josh Rogosin knows audio — and he's here to help.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 18, 2018 at 01:56PM, until December 18, 2018 at 02:06PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 601 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.
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U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.
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NPR News: Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
Surgeon General Warns Youth Vaping Is Now An 'Epidemic'
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.
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U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a forceful advisory about vaping by U.S. teenagers, saying electronic cigarette use among young people has reached levels that require urgent action.
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The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 18, 2018 at 12:19PM, until December 18, 2018 at 12:28PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 531 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 18, 2018 at 10:41AM, until December 18, 2018 at 10:51AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 573 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 18, 2018 at 09:03AM, until December 18, 2018 at 09:14AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 642 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
The International Space Station passed overhead
From December 18, 2018 at 07:28AM, until December 18, 2018 at 07:37AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 538 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2
NPR News: Gulf Oyster Reefs Are Hurting. Now There's Help From Oil Spill Aid Money.
Gulf Oyster Reefs Are Hurting. Now There's Help From Oil Spill Aid Money.
Oyster harvests in the Gulf of Mexico have declined dramatically. Now scientists are working to rebuild oyster reefs, helped by settlement money from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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Oyster harvests in the Gulf of Mexico have declined dramatically. Now scientists are working to rebuild oyster reefs, helped by settlement money from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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NPR News: Creator Of Floating Garbage-Collector Struggling To Capture Plastic In Pacific
Creator Of Floating Garbage-Collector Struggling To Capture Plastic In Pacific
A young innovator wants to remove all the plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his invention — a long floating boom — is moving too slowly to hold the trash it collects.
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A young innovator wants to remove all the plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his invention — a long floating boom — is moving too slowly to hold the trash it collects.
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NPR News: Creator Of Floating Garbage-Collector Struggling To Capture Plastic In Pacific
Creator Of Floating Garbage-Collector Struggling To Capture Plastic In Pacific
A young innovator wants to remove all the plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his invention — a long floating boom — is moving too slowly to hold the trash it collects.
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A young innovator wants to remove all the plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his invention — a long floating boom — is moving too slowly to hold the trash it collects.
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Monday, December 17, 2018
Methane Bubbles Frozen in Lake Baikal
What are these bubbles frozen into Lake Baikal? Methane. Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Russia, is the world's largest (by volume), oldest, and deepest lake, containing over 20% of the world's fresh water. The lake is also a vast storehouse of methane, a greenhouse gas that, if released, could potentially increase the amount of infrared light absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, and so increase the average temperature of the entire planet. Fortunately, the amount of methane currently bubbling out is not climatologically important. It is not clear what would happen, though, were temperatures to significantly increase in the region, or if the water level in Lake Baikal were to drop. Pictured, bubbles of rising methane froze during winter into the exceptionally clear ice covering the lake. via NASA https://ift.tt/2ECNWBN
NASA Administrator Statement on Passing of Rona Ramon
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine about the passing of Rona Ramon, widow of Ilan Ramon:
December 17, 2018
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NPR News: Herders Vs. Farmers: A Deadly Year In Nigeria
Herders Vs. Farmers: A Deadly Year In Nigeria
Deadly clashes in the country's Middle Belt have skyrocketed — and a new Amnesty International report says the government is exacerbating the crisis.
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Deadly clashes in the country's Middle Belt have skyrocketed — and a new Amnesty International report says the government is exacerbating the crisis.
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NPR News: Google Will Spend 1 Billion Dollars To Build New Campus in New York City
Google Will Spend 1 Billion Dollars To Build New Campus in New York City
Google is expanding its footprint in New York City, pledging to add jobs and spend $1 billion on a new campus. It's the latest example of a Silicon Valley giant branching out in an influential city.
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Google is expanding its footprint in New York City, pledging to add jobs and spend $1 billion on a new campus. It's the latest example of a Silicon Valley giant branching out in an influential city.
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NPR News: During His Time As Interior Secretary, Zinke Advanced "Energy Dominance"
During His Time As Interior Secretary, Zinke Advanced "Energy Dominance"
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke ends his tenure having successfully pushed President Trump's agenda of "energy dominance," but leaving conservationists disappointed.
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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke ends his tenure having successfully pushed President Trump's agenda of "energy dominance," but leaving conservationists disappointed.
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Bettina Inclán Named to Head NASA Office of Communications
Bettina Inclán has been named by Administrator Jim Bridenstine to be NASA’s Associate Administrator for Communications.
December 17, 2018
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NASA Begins America’s New Moon to Mars Exploration Approach in 2018
NASA welcomed a new administrator, Jim Bridenstine, deputy administrator, Jim Morhard, and chief financial officer, Jeff DeWit, in 2018. Their focus is on firmly establishing the groundwork to send Americans back to the Moon sustainably, with plans to use the agency’s lunar experience to prepare to send astronauts to Mars.
December 17, 2018
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NPR News: A Year Reporting In Puerto Rico
A Year Reporting In Puerto Rico
NPR’s Adrian Florido has been in Puerto Rico as people have tried to rebuild.
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NPR’s Adrian Florido has been in Puerto Rico as people have tried to rebuild.
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NPR News: Teen Girls And Their Moms Get Candid About Phones And Social Media
Teen Girls And Their Moms Get Candid About Phones And Social Media
About half of all teens say they've tried to cut back on their phone use. But one of the girls we spoke with says that's hard when "it's obviously designed to be addictive."
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About half of all teens say they've tried to cut back on their phone use. But one of the girls we spoke with says that's hard when "it's obviously designed to be addictive."
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NPR News: Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky
Green 'Christmas Comet' Visible In Night Sky
The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph).
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The comet 46P/Wirtanen just made its closest approach to Earth in centuries. No word on the whereabouts of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen (and Rudolph).
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NPR News: Magical Photos Bring Fables From Mbomo To Life
Magical Photos Bring Fables From Mbomo To Life
The fables were gathered from people in the Congo Basin and illustrated with a touch of magical realism in the new book Congo Tales: Told By The People Of Mbomo.
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The fables were gathered from people in the Congo Basin and illustrated with a touch of magical realism in the new book Congo Tales: Told By The People Of Mbomo.
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NASA Sends CubeSats to Space on First Dedicated Launch with US Partner Rocket Lab
A series of new CubeSats now are in space, conducting a variety of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations, following launch Sunday of Rocket Lab’s first mission for NASA under a Venture Class Launch Services (VCLS) contract.
December 17, 2018
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NPR News: Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases
Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases
When Nikki and Danny Miller's two young sons developed strange symptoms, they began searching for a diagnosis. Their odyssey ended when a team of medical sleuths solved the case.
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When Nikki and Danny Miller's two young sons developed strange symptoms, they began searching for a diagnosis. Their odyssey ended when a team of medical sleuths solved the case.
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NPR News: Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases
Medical Detectives: The Last Hope For Families Coping With Rare Diseases
When Nikki and Danny Miller's two young sons developed strange symptoms, they began searching for a diagnosis. Their odyssey ended when a team of medical sleuths solved the case.
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When Nikki and Danny Miller's two young sons developed strange symptoms, they began searching for a diagnosis. Their odyssey ended when a team of medical sleuths solved the case.
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Sunday, December 16, 2018
NPR News: Countries Adopt 'Playbook' To Implement Paris Climate Agreement
Countries Adopt 'Playbook' To Implement Paris Climate Agreement
Climate negotiators have agreed on a way to implement the Paris climate agreement. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with UC Berkeley's Dan Kammen about what the deal looks like.
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Climate negotiators have agreed on a way to implement the Paris climate agreement. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with UC Berkeley's Dan Kammen about what the deal looks like.
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NPR News: Deep Seagrass Bed Could Stall Climate Change, If Climate Change Doesn't Kill It First
Deep Seagrass Bed Could Stall Climate Change, If Climate Change Doesn't Kill It First
Scientists have identified a giant bed of deep sea grass in Australia's Great Barrier Reef that may be absorbing millions of tons of carbon. But these so-called blue carbon sinks need protecting too.
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Scientists have identified a giant bed of deep sea grass in Australia's Great Barrier Reef that may be absorbing millions of tons of carbon. But these so-called blue carbon sinks need protecting too.
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NPR News: Cambodia Nabs More Than 3 Tons Of Illegal Ivory
Cambodia Nabs More Than 3 Tons Of Illegal Ivory
A tip from the U.S. Embassy alerted Cambodian authorities to a haul of at least 3.2 tons of ivory that shipped from Mozambique.
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A tip from the U.S. Embassy alerted Cambodian authorities to a haul of at least 3.2 tons of ivory that shipped from Mozambique.
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NPR News: New Climate Deal Keeps Paris Accord Alive, Draws Path To Implementation
New Climate Deal Keeps Paris Accord Alive, Draws Path To Implementation
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with CNN's Senior International Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh about the climate deal recently reached at a major conference in Poland.
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NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with CNN's Senior International Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh about the climate deal recently reached at a major conference in Poland.
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NPR News: Lab-Grown Meat Draws Big Investors — And Big Opposition
Lab-Grown Meat Draws Big Investors — And Big Opposition
Tech startups are using animal stem cells to grow meat. Big meat companies, including Tyson and Cargill, are investing in the technology, while livestock producers are trying to fight it.
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Tech startups are using animal stem cells to grow meat. Big meat companies, including Tyson and Cargill, are investing in the technology, while livestock producers are trying to fight it.
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NPR News: Alaska Fishermen Hauling A Bigger Catch With Gear They Get To Use For The First Time
Alaska Fishermen Hauling A Bigger Catch With Gear They Get To Use For The First Time
Alaska fishermen who took advantage of new regulations allowing them to fish with a previously banned piece of gear are happy they saved their catch from hungry whales.
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Alaska fishermen who took advantage of new regulations allowing them to fish with a previously banned piece of gear are happy they saved their catch from hungry whales.
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Saturday, December 15, 2018
NPR News: Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action
Nations Agree On Rules To Put Paris Climate Agreement Into Action
Nations agreed on rules to track the promises they made to reduce emissions, but did not set new emissions reduction goals necessary to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
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Nations agreed on rules to track the promises they made to reduce emissions, but did not set new emissions reduction goals necessary to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change.
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NPR News: Ryan Zinke Is Leaving The Interior Department, Trump Tweets
Ryan Zinke Is Leaving The Interior Department, Trump Tweets
The interior secretary is stepping down after a tumultuous two years, marked by mounting allegations of misconduct in office.
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The interior secretary is stepping down after a tumultuous two years, marked by mounting allegations of misconduct in office.
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NPR News: Wolves Are Back In Germany, But Not Always Welcome
Wolves Are Back In Germany, But Not Always Welcome
Germany is seeing the return of wolf packs, and with them growing political tension over whether the animals pose too much of a threat.
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Germany is seeing the return of wolf packs, and with them growing political tension over whether the animals pose too much of a threat.
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NPR News: As The Biggest Climate Conference Since Paris Ends, What's Accomplished?
As The Biggest Climate Conference Since Paris Ends, What's Accomplished?
A major climate conference is wrapping up in Poland. Officials are working to create a rulebook for future reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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A major climate conference is wrapping up in Poland. Officials are working to create a rulebook for future reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Friday, December 14, 2018
NPR News: PG&E Falsified Gas Pipeline Safety Records, Regulators Say
PG&E Falsified Gas Pipeline Safety Records, Regulators Say
The utility has been under fire for its role in the massive gas pipeline explosion in 2010 in San Bruno, Calif.
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The utility has been under fire for its role in the massive gas pipeline explosion in 2010 in San Bruno, Calif.
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NPR News: Quoting 'The Lorax,' Court Pulls Permit For Pipeline Crossing Appalachian Trail
Quoting 'The Lorax,' Court Pulls Permit For Pipeline Crossing Appalachian Trail
The federal judges noted "the Forest Service's serious environmental concerns that were suddenly, and mysteriously, assuaged in time to meet a private pipeline company's deadlines."
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The federal judges noted "the Forest Service's serious environmental concerns that were suddenly, and mysteriously, assuaged in time to meet a private pipeline company's deadlines."
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NPR News: Countries Struggle To Agree On Rules For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Countries Struggle To Agree On Rules For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As a major climate conference nears its end in Poland, negotiators are still haggling over the rules nations must follow in order to meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gases.
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As a major climate conference nears its end in Poland, negotiators are still haggling over the rules nations must follow in order to meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gases.
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NPR News: Countries Struggle To Agree On Rules For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Countries Struggle To Agree On Rules For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
As a major climate conference nears its end in Poland, negotiators are still haggling over the rules nations must follow in order to meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gases.
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As a major climate conference nears its end in Poland, negotiators are still haggling over the rules nations must follow in order to meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gases.
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NPR News: Facebook Says Some Users' Private Photos Were Accidentally Shared With Developers
Facebook Says Some Users' Private Photos Were Accidentally Shared With Developers
In September, a Facebook "bug" allowed developers to access images people shared with friends on Facebook Stories — or images users had not even posted. Up to 6.8 million users may have been affected.
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In September, a Facebook "bug" allowed developers to access images people shared with friends on Facebook Stories — or images users had not even posted. Up to 6.8 million users may have been affected.
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NPR News: Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease
Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease
Downy mildew, once just a nuisance, has evolved into a devastating adversary to the pickle, as it now quickly adapts to fungicides and pickle hybrids, and can lay waste to crops in a matter of days.
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Downy mildew, once just a nuisance, has evolved into a devastating adversary to the pickle, as it now quickly adapts to fungicides and pickle hybrids, and can lay waste to crops in a matter of days.
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NPR News: Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease
Scientists Are Fighting For The Stricken Pickle Against This Tricky Disease
Downy mildew, once just a nuisance, has evolved into a devastating adversary to the pickle, as it now quickly adapts to fungicides and pickle hybrids, and can lay waste to crops in a matter of days.
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Downy mildew, once just a nuisance, has evolved into a devastating adversary to the pickle, as it now quickly adapts to fungicides and pickle hybrids, and can lay waste to crops in a matter of days.
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NPR News: Climate Conference In Poland Comes To A End
Climate Conference In Poland Comes To A End
Among the attendees to this year's climate conference are several major corporations increasingly committed to reducing the emissions of their own operations.
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Among the attendees to this year's climate conference are several major corporations increasingly committed to reducing the emissions of their own operations.
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Thursday, December 13, 2018
NASA TV to Air International Space Station Crew Landing
Three residents of the International Space Station, including one NASA astronaut, are scheduled to wrap up their stay aboard the orbital laboratory Wednesday, Dec. 19.
December 13, 2018
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NPR News: Yum and Yuck: The Psychology Of What We Eat...And What We Spit Out
Yum and Yuck: The Psychology Of What We Eat...And What We Spit Out
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we dig into the culture and psychology that determines the foods that make us salivate and the scents that make us squirm.
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This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we dig into the culture and psychology that determines the foods that make us salivate and the scents that make us squirm.
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NPR News: How The U.S. Can Still Advance Climate Negotiations Under The Trump Administration
How The U.S. Can Still Advance Climate Negotiations Under The Trump Administration
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jonathan Pershing, former Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change under President Obama, about how the U.S. can advance climate negotiations under President Trump.
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NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jonathan Pershing, former Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change under President Obama, about how the U.S. can advance climate negotiations under President Trump.
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NPR News: Scientists Say Gene-Edited Babies Claim Is 'Wake-Up Call' For World
Scientists Say Gene-Edited Babies Claim Is 'Wake-Up Call' For World
U.S. National Academy of Medicine, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and Chinese Academy of Sciences call for international gene-editing standards. Critics blast statement as inadequate.
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U.S. National Academy of Medicine, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and Chinese Academy of Sciences call for international gene-editing standards. Critics blast statement as inadequate.
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NPR News: Scientists Say Gene-Edited Babies Claim Is 'Wake-Up Call' For World
Scientists Say Gene-Edited Babies Claim Is 'Wake-Up Call' For World
U.S. National Academy of Medicine, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and Chinese Academy of Sciences call for international gene-editing standards. Critics blast statement as inadequate.
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U.S. National Academy of Medicine, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and Chinese Academy of Sciences call for international gene-editing standards. Critics blast statement as inadequate.
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NPR News: Apple Will Build $1 Billion Campus in Austin, Adding 5,000 Jobs
Apple Will Build $1 Billion Campus in Austin, Adding 5,000 Jobs
Apple says the move is expected to make it the largest private employer in Austin. The city already has the most Apple employees outside of the company's headquarters in California.
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Apple says the move is expected to make it the largest private employer in Austin. The city already has the most Apple employees outside of the company's headquarters in California.
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NPR News: Natural Disasters And The Pause Button
Natural Disasters And The Pause Button
Scientists say too often after deadly natural disasters, like the recent wildfires in California, there is a rush to rebuild, but not always smartly.
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Scientists say too often after deadly natural disasters, like the recent wildfires in California, there is a rush to rebuild, but not always smartly.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
NPR News: Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Drug Most Often Involved In Deadly Overdoses
Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Drug Most Often Involved In Deadly Overdoses
When fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine, infiltrated the drug supply in the U.S. it had an immediate, dramatic effect on the overdose rate.
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When fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine, infiltrated the drug supply in the U.S. it had an immediate, dramatic effect on the overdose rate.
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NPR News: Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Drug Most Often Involved In Deadly Overdoses
Fentanyl Surpasses Heroin As Drug Most Often Involved In Deadly Overdoses
When fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine, infiltrated the drug supply in the U.S. it had an immediate, dramatic effect on the overdose rate.
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When fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine, infiltrated the drug supply in the U.S. it had an immediate, dramatic effect on the overdose rate.
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NPR News: 'Rethinking The Past' In The Aftermath Of California's Deadly Wildfires
'Rethinking The Past' In The Aftermath Of California's Deadly Wildfires
Last month's deadly Camp Fire has become a turning point in the debate over how western forests should be managed.
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Last month's deadly Camp Fire has become a turning point in the debate over how western forests should be managed.
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NPR News: Arctic Report Card Documents 'Cascading Effects' Of Warming Ocean Temperatures
Arctic Report Card Documents 'Cascading Effects' Of Warming Ocean Temperatures
The U.S. government says warming ocean temperatures and melting ice has resulted in the "most unprecedented transition in history" in the Arctic, leading to extreme weather events across the globe.
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The U.S. government says warming ocean temperatures and melting ice has resulted in the "most unprecedented transition in history" in the Arctic, leading to extreme weather events across the globe.
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NPR News: Climate Scientist Says Argument 'The Climate Is Always Changing' Is Wrong
Climate Scientist Says Argument 'The Climate Is Always Changing' Is Wrong
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate scientist Stephanie Herring about why the argument "the climate is always changing" is problematic in explaining the temperature changes around the world today.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate scientist Stephanie Herring about why the argument "the climate is always changing" is problematic in explaining the temperature changes around the world today.
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NPR News: Arctic Report Card Documents 'Cascading Effects' Of Warming Ocean Temperatures
Arctic Report Card Documents 'Cascading Effects' Of Warming Ocean Temperatures
The U.S. government says warming ocean temperatures and melting ice has resulted in the "most unprecedented transition in history" in the Arctic, leading to extreme weather events across the globe.
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The U.S. government says warming ocean temperatures and melting ice has resulted in the "most unprecedented transition in history" in the Arctic, leading to extreme weather events across the globe.
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NPR News: Arctic Report Card Documents 'Cascading Effects' Of Warming Ocean Temperatures
Arctic Report Card Documents 'Cascading Effects' Of Warming Ocean Temperatures
The U.S. government says warming ocean temperatures and melting ice has resulted in the "most unprecedented transition in history" in the Arctic, leading to extreme weather events across the globe.
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The U.S. government says warming ocean temperatures and melting ice has resulted in the "most unprecedented transition in history" in the Arctic, leading to extreme weather events across the globe.
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NPR News: Climate Scientist Says Argument 'The Climate Is Always Changing' Is Wrong
Climate Scientist Says Argument 'The Climate Is Always Changing' Is Wrong
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate scientist Stephanie Herring about why the argument "the climate is always changing" is problematic in explaining the temperature changes around the world today.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with climate scientist Stephanie Herring about why the argument "the climate is always changing" is problematic in explaining the temperature changes around the world today.
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NASA Contracts for Engineering, Technical Support Services
NASA has selected Analytical Mechanics Associates in Hampton, Virginia, and New Horizons Aeronautics in Chantilly, Virginia, to perform engineering and technical support services (ETSS) for the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
December 12, 2018
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NASA Awards Contract for Programmatic, Institutional Assessment Capabilities
NASA has awarded a contract to Booz Allen Hamilton of Houston to provide independent programmatic and institutional assessment capabilities at the agency’s Johnson Space Center, also in Houston.
December 12, 2018
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NPR News: Rhetoric And Reaction: The Trade War In Northern Minnesota
Rhetoric And Reaction: The Trade War In Northern Minnesota
We spoke with union leaders about what it's like when federal policy affects the only trade in town.
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We spoke with union leaders about what it's like when federal policy affects the only trade in town.
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NPR News: Mayors And Governors Rebut Trump Administration Position At Climate Summit
Mayors And Governors Rebut Trump Administration Position At Climate Summit
Federal officials at the U.N. climate meeting are ignoring climate science and touting coal and fossil fuels. But local and state authorities pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their own.
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Federal officials at the U.N. climate meeting are ignoring climate science and touting coal and fossil fuels. But local and state authorities pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their own.
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NPR News: Chinese Hackers Are Responsible For Marriott Data Breach, Reports Say
Chinese Hackers Are Responsible For Marriott Data Breach, Reports Say
Chinese state hackers most likely attacked the reservation system at Marriott's Starwood chain which revealed details of 500 million guests, according to people familiar with the U.S. investigation.
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Chinese state hackers most likely attacked the reservation system at Marriott's Starwood chain which revealed details of 500 million guests, according to people familiar with the U.S. investigation.
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NPR News: VIDEO: Cosmonauts Slice Spacecraft For Clues To Cause Of Mysterious Hole
VIDEO: Cosmonauts Slice Spacecraft For Clues To Cause Of Mysterious Hole
A small hole in spacecraft Soyuz MS-09 has sparked an investigation into its origin. Cosmonauts spent hours on a spacewalk to gather samples in hopes of determining its cause.
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A small hole in spacecraft Soyuz MS-09 has sparked an investigation into its origin. Cosmonauts spent hours on a spacewalk to gather samples in hopes of determining its cause.
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NPR News: VIDEO: Cosmonauts Slice Spacecraft For Clues On Cause Of Mysterious Hole
VIDEO: Cosmonauts Slice Spacecraft For Clues On Cause Of Mysterious Hole
A small hole in spacecraft Soyuz MS-09 has sparked an investigation into its origin. Cosmonauts spent hours on a spacewalk to gather samples in hopes of determining its cause.
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A small hole in spacecraft Soyuz MS-09 has sparked an investigation into its origin. Cosmonauts spent hours on a spacewalk to gather samples in hopes of determining its cause.
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NPR News: Advanced DNA Technology Make It Possible To Identify Korean War Unknowns Once Exhumed
Advanced DNA Technology Make It Possible To Identify Korean War Unknowns Once Exhumed
The Pentagon is exhuming all of the more than 650 Korean War unknowns in a Honolulu military cemetery. Advances in DNA technology and other forensics make their identification highly likely.
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The Pentagon is exhuming all of the more than 650 Korean War unknowns in a Honolulu military cemetery. Advances in DNA technology and other forensics make their identification highly likely.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
NPR News: Mystery Blast Sank The USS San Diego in 1918. New Report Reveals What Happened
Mystery Blast Sank The USS San Diego in 1918. New Report Reveals What Happened
A team of researchers had been trying to determine whether the ship was lost to sabotage, an accident or an attack.
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A team of researchers had been trying to determine whether the ship was lost to sabotage, an accident or an attack.
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