Sunday, June 30, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 30, 2019 at 01:18PM, until June 30, 2019 at 01:24PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 348 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 30, 2019 at 11:40AM, until June 30, 2019 at 11:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 635 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 30, 2019 at 10:03AM, until June 30, 2019 at 10:13AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 611 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Scientists Study Human Cancer Genes In Plants

Scientists Study Human Cancer Genes In Plants
There are human cancer genes in plants. Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee are studying what they and other human genes are doing there.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 30, 2019 at 08:26AM, until June 30, 2019 at 08:35AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 537 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 30, 2019 at 06:48AM, until June 30, 2019 at 06:57AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 571 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 30, 2019 at 05:10AM, until June 30, 2019 at 05:21AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 643 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 30, 2019 at 03:34AM, until June 30, 2019 at 03:44AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 559 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

Saturday, June 29, 2019

NPR News: Troll Watch: In Rare Move, Reddit Flags Online Forum For Inciting Violence

Troll Watch: In Rare Move, Reddit Flags Online Forum For Inciting Violence
Reddit quarantined a group this week after users incited violence. Volunteer Reddit moderator Robert Peck tells NPR's Michel Martin that this is a big deal for the infamously hands-off platform.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 29, 2019 at 12:29PM, until June 29, 2019 at 12:39PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 607 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 29, 2019 at 10:52AM, until June 29, 2019 at 11:03AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 631 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity

North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity
North Carolina's governor is promising to quickly cut greenhouse emissions but will need to convince Duke Energy, the state's dominant utility, to abandon coal and gas in favor of solar and wind.

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NPR News: Tesla Led The Charge, But More Premium Electric Vehicles Are Arriving

Tesla Led The Charge, But More Premium Electric Vehicles Are Arriving
With new offerings from Audi, Jaguar and Porsche, Tesla is no longer the only game in town for people looking to drop big bucks on a high-performance electric vehicle.

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NPR News: North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity

North Carolina Tries To Clean Up Its Electricity
North Carolina's governor is promising to quickly cut greenhouse emissions but will need to convince Duke Energy, the state's dominant utility, to abandon coal and gas in favor of solar and wind.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 29, 2019 at 09:16AM, until June 29, 2019 at 09:25AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 551 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 29, 2019 at 07:38AM, until June 29, 2019 at 07:47AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 550 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 29, 2019 at 06:00AM, until June 29, 2019 at 06:10AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 631 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 29, 2019 at 04:23AM, until June 29, 2019 at 04:34AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 611 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

Friday, June 28, 2019

NPR News: France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit

France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit
It comes as much of Europe, including Spain and Germany, sees record-breaking temperatures.

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NPR News: France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit

France Suffers Through Hottest Day In Its History — 113 Fahrenheit
It comes as much of Europe, including Spain and Germany, sees record-breaking temperatures.

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NASA Awards Contract for Telescope Facility Management, Operations

NASA has awarded a contract to University of Hawaii Systems in Honolulu for management and operational support of the agency’s Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF) and related services.

June 28, 2019
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NASA Selects Teams to Study Our Moon, Mars’ Moons, and More

NASA has selected eight new research teams to collaborate on research into the intersection of space science and human space exploration as part of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI).

June 28, 2019
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NPR News: Get A Glimpse: Total Solar Eclipse Set To Pass Over South Pacific, South America

Get A Glimpse: Total Solar Eclipse Set To Pass Over South Pacific, South America
The eclipse will happen on July 2. The path of totality cuts across much of the south Pacific Ocean as well as Argentina and Chile — including a telescope that is one the world's largest.

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NPR News: Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America

Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America
"We were contacted by people all over the country who said, 'We'd like to collect glasses for you, how do we become a collection center?' " says Mike Simmons, president of Astronomers Without Borders.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 28, 2019 at 01:19PM, until June 28, 2019 at 01:28PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 553 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Algorithmic Intelligence Has Gotten So Smart, It's Easy To Forget It's Artificial

Algorithmic Intelligence Has Gotten So Smart, It's Easy To Forget It's Artificial
Artificial intelligence becomes hard to ignore when it starts taking over tasks that used to require human judgment — such as winnowing job applications or prioritizing stories in a news feed.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 28, 2019 at 11:42AM, until June 28, 2019 at 11:53AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 643 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: NASA Will Send A Drone To Buzz Around Saturn's Largest Moon

NASA Will Send A Drone To Buzz Around Saturn's Largest Moon
The space agency wants to learn more about Titan, an icy body that fascinates scientists because of its similarity to Earth.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 28, 2019 at 10:05AM, until June 28, 2019 at 10:15AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 571 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Major Police Body Camera Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software

Major Police Body Camera Manufacturer Rejects Facial Recognition Software
Axon announced Thursday that it will ban the technology because it is not reliable enough for law enforcement, especially when it comes to identifying women and people of color.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 28, 2019 at 08:28AM, until June 28, 2019 at 08:37AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 537 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 28, 2019 at 06:50AM, until June 28, 2019 at 07:00AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 610 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Hidden Brain: How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing

Hidden Brain: How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing
In many states, convicted criminals are being housed in private prisons. New research finds that when a private prison opens, the length of criminal sentences modestly increases.

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NPR News: Hidden Brain: How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing

Hidden Brain: How Private Prisons Affect Sentencing
In many states, convicted criminals are being housed in private prisons. New research finds that when a private prison opens, the length of criminal sentences modestly increases.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 28, 2019 at 05:13AM, until June 28, 2019 at 05:23AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 637 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

Thursday, June 27, 2019

NPR News: Veggie Surprise: Teeth Of Ancient Crocs Reveal Some Likely Ate Plants

Veggie Surprise: Teeth Of Ancient Crocs Reveal Some Likely Ate Plants
What do you imagine an ancient croc snacking on? Maybe a fish or a bird? For some relatives of modern crocodiles, a safer guess would be a big bunch of flowers.

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NPR News: Veggie Surprise: Teeth Of Ancient Crocs Reveal Some Likely Ate Plants

Veggie Surprise: Teeth Of Ancient Crocs Reveal Some Likely Ate Plants
What do you imagine an ancient croc snacking on? Maybe a fish or a bird? For some relatives of modern crocodiles, a safer guess would be a big bunch of flowers.

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NASA to Livestream South America Total Solar Eclipse

NASA has partnered with the Exploratorium in San Francisco to bring live views to people across the world of a total solar eclipse, occurring Tuesday, July 2, over South America.

June 27, 2019
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NASA's Dragonfly Will Fly Around Titan Looking for Origins, Signs of Life

NASA has announced that our next destination in the solar system is the unique, richly organic world Titan. Advancing our search for the building blocks of life, the Dragonfly mission will fly multiple sorties to sample and examine sites around Saturn’s icy moon.

June 27, 2019
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NPR News: Twitter Adds Warning Label For Offensive Political Tweets

Twitter Adds Warning Label For Offensive Political Tweets
Twitter won't delete the tweets of politicians that are bullying or derogatory, but it will label them. Twitter has been criticized for its handling of tweets posted by President Trump and others.

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NPR News: Tell Us: Why Do You Share Your Location?

Tell Us: Why Do You Share Your Location?
Have you ever needed to use a location-sharing app in an emergency? Or do you just track people for fun? We want to hear your story.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 27, 2019 at 02:09PM, until June 27, 2019 at 02:17PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 459 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NASA Highlights Science on 18th SpaceX Resupply Mission to Space Station

NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 9, to discuss select science investigations launching on the next SpaceX commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station.

June 27, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 27, 2019 at 12:31PM, until June 27, 2019 at 12:42PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 643 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Google Maps Leads About 100 Drivers Into A 'Muddy Mess' In Colorado

Google Maps Leads About 100 Drivers Into A 'Muddy Mess' In Colorado
A snafu of a shortcut was a reminder that even navigation apps can still get it wrong. "There's so many other people going, it must be OK," is how one driver was led astray.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 27, 2019 at 10:55AM, until June 27, 2019 at 11:05AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 595 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 27, 2019 at 09:18AM, until June 27, 2019 at 09:27AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 533 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 27, 2019 at 07:40AM, until June 27, 2019 at 07:49AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 587 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 27, 2019 at 06:02AM, until June 27, 2019 at 06:13AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 645 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 27, 2019 at 04:27AM, until June 27, 2019 at 04:35AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 500 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

NASA to Announce New Solar System Mission, Hold Media Teleconference

NASA will announce a major new science mission to explore our solar system during a broadcast of NASA Science Live at 4 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 27. The announcement will air on NASA Television, the agency's website, Facebook Live, YouTube, Periscope and USTREAM.

June 26, 2019
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NPR News: Reddit Has 'Quarantined' Popular Pro-Trump Thread Over Violent Threats

Reddit Has 'Quarantined' Popular Pro-Trump Thread Over Violent Threats
The violations include threats of violence directed toward officials in Oregon, where legislators are locked in a partisan standoff over proposed climate change legislation.

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NPR News: Could The Old AT&T Break-Up Offer Lessons For Big Tech Today?

Could The Old AT&T Break-Up Offer Lessons For Big Tech Today?
In 1984, AT&T was formally broken up by the government. By most accounts it was a successful divestiture. But is it a model for the break up of the big tech companies that some are now calling for?

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NPR News: Dating App Burnout: When Swiping Becomes A Chore

Dating App Burnout: When Swiping Becomes A Chore
Burnout is increasingly common. It's not depression or extreme exhaustion — it's feeling like you've kept going past your breaking point. Burnout can affect all parts of our lives, including dating.

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NPR News: What To Expect As The 2020 Democratic Candidates Debate Climate Change Policies

What To Expect As The 2020 Democratic Candidates Debate Climate Change Policies
Climate change is a top issue for Democratic primary voters. As the 2020 presidential candidates prepare for their first debates, a look at what to expect from the many candidates.

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NPR News: Top Clean-Air Official Plans To Step Down From EPA Post Amid Ethics Probe

Top Clean-Air Official Plans To Step Down From EPA Post Amid Ethics Probe
Bill Wehrum, who last week scored a victory for coal industry supporters by rolling back Obama-era power plant emissions rules, is leaving his post at the end of the month.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 26, 2019 at 03:00PM, until June 26, 2019 at 03:04PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 279 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 26, 2019 at 01:21PM, until June 26, 2019 at 01:31PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 629 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 26, 2019 at 11:44AM, until June 26, 2019 at 11:55AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 618 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 26, 2019 at 10:07AM, until June 26, 2019 at 10:16AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 540 seconds. https://ift.tt/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Why Facebook Won't Kick Off A Warlord

Why Facebook Won't Kick Off A Warlord
Facebook banned far-right extremist Alex Jones. But it won't remove the warlord Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo in Sudan from the platform, even though he oversaw the killing of more than 100 people.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 26, 2019 at 08:30AM, until June 26, 2019 at 08:39AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 564 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Deal Or No Deal? The Stakes Are High For Trump-Xi Trade Talks

Deal Or No Deal? The Stakes Are High For Trump-Xi Trade Talks
President Trump is due to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this weekend, raising hopes the two leaders might call a truce in their trade war. The White House has downplayed expectations of a deal.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 26, 2019 at 06:52AM, until June 26, 2019 at 07:02AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 640 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 26, 2019 at 05:16AM, until June 26, 2019 at 05:25AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 577 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Coverage Set for NASA Test of Orion Abort System for Moon to Mars Missions

NASA Television will broadcast launch and prelaunch activities for the Ascent Abort-2 flight test of the launch abort system for NASA’s Orion spacecraft’s, which will help pave the way for Artemis missions with astronauts to the Moon and then Mars.

June 25, 2019
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NASA Awards Contract for Second Mobile Launcher at Kennedy Space Center

NASA has selected Bechtel National, Inc., of Reston, Virginia, to design and build a second mobile launch platform, known as Mobile Launcher 2 or ML2, for Exploration Ground Systems at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

June 25, 2019
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NPR News: How The Push For Renewable Energy Is Changing Southwest Georgia

How The Push For Renewable Energy Is Changing Southwest Georgia
In the south of Georgia, land and sunshine are plentiful, making it prime territory for solar developers. The dramatic drop in the cost of solar is bringing new opportunities to longtime landowners.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 25, 2019 at 02:11PM, until June 25, 2019 at 02:21PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 595 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: FedEx Sues U.S. Commerce Department Over Export Controls In Huawei Dispute

FedEx Sues U.S. Commerce Department Over Export Controls In Huawei Dispute
FedEx has been caught up in the conflict between the Trump administration and Huawei Technologies. Now, the shipper is suing the government to block it from enforcing export regulations against FedEx.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 25, 2019 at 12:34PM, until June 25, 2019 at 12:44PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 636 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 25, 2019 at 10:57AM, until June 25, 2019 at 11:06AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 557 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 25, 2019 at 09:19AM, until June 25, 2019 at 09:29AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 545 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NASA Technology Missions Launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy

NASA technology demonstrations, which one day could help the agency get astronauts to Mars, and science missions, which will look at the space environment around Earth and how it affects us, have launched into space on a Falcon Heavy rocket.

June 25, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 25, 2019 at 07:41AM, until June 25, 2019 at 07:52AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 625 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 25, 2019 at 06:05AM, until June 25, 2019 at 06:15AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 620 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Monday, June 24, 2019

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain, Crewmates Return from Space Station Mission

NASA astronaut Anne McClain and two of her Expedition 59 crewmates returned to Earth from the International Space Station Monday, landing safely in Kazakhstan at 10:47 p.m. EDT (8:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, local time) after months of science and four spacewalks aboard the microgravity laboratory.

June 25, 2019
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NPR News: Peak Performance: Inside The World Of Super Athletes

Peak Performance: Inside The World Of Super Athletes
What does it mean to push the human body to the limit?

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NPR News: Peak Performance: Inside The World Of Super Athletes

Peak Performance: Inside The World Of Super Athletes
What does it mean to push the human body to the limit?

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NPR News: Monarch Butterflies Born In Captivity Have Trouble Migrating South, Study Says

Monarch Butterflies Born In Captivity Have Trouble Migrating South, Study Says
A researcher made the discovery after ordering monarchs from a breeder. To help them, experts recommend planting milkweed.

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NPR News: Oregon Republicans Are On The Lam Over A Climate Bill

Oregon Republicans Are On The Lam Over A Climate Bill
Senate Republicans in Oregon have refused to come to the Capitol, denying the legislature the quorum needed to vote on a cap-and-trade bill. The state police has been sent to retrieve them.

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NPR News: Instagram Advertising: Do You Know It, When You See It?

Instagram Advertising: Do You Know It, When You See It?
"Micro-influencers" work with big companies to sell products on social media. Consumer groups are increasingly concerned that many posts on Instagram and platforms aren't clearly marked as ads.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 24, 2019 at 03:01PM, until June 24, 2019 at 03:09PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 531 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: How Georgia Became A Surprising Bright Spot In The U.S. Solar Industry

How Georgia Became A Surprising Bright Spot In The U.S. Solar Industry
Solar is booming in Georgia, and it's not because of state mandates supporting renewable energy or concerns about climate change. Instead, powerful market forces are driving the growth.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 24, 2019 at 01:23PM, until June 24, 2019 at 01:34PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 645 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 24, 2019 at 11:47AM, until June 24, 2019 at 11:56AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 579 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 24, 2019 at 10:09AM, until June 24, 2019 at 10:18AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 535 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 24, 2019 at 08:31AM, until June 24, 2019 at 08:41AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 603 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 24, 2019 at 06:54AM, until June 24, 2019 at 07:05AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 640 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 24, 2019 at 05:20AM, until June 24, 2019 at 05:27AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 413 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Sunday, June 23, 2019

NPR News: Troll Watch: Robocalls

Troll Watch: Robocalls
Robocalls are more than just a nuisance when they target healthcare centers. NPR's Michel Martin discusses this with Dave Summitt, chief information security officer at the Moffitt Cancer Center.

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NPR News: A New Hope: Seal Learns To Sing Star Wars Theme

A New Hope: Seal Learns To Sing Star Wars Theme
Researchers say teaching seals to copy melodies might help inform speech therapy for humans.

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NPR News: A New Hope: Seal Learns To Sing Star Wars Theme

A New Hope: Seal Learns To Sing Star Wars Theme
Researchers say teaching seals to copy melodies might help inform speech therapy for humans.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 23, 2019 at 03:51PM, until June 23, 2019 at 03:58PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 420 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 23, 2019 at 02:13PM, until June 23, 2019 at 02:24PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 642 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 23, 2019 at 12:36PM, until June 23, 2019 at 12:46PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 603 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery

Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery
Robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive and recovery time is shorter. Those are a few reasons why more medical schools are training students how to be better robotic surgeons.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 23, 2019 at 10:59AM, until June 23, 2019 at 11:08AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 534 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 23, 2019 at 09:21AM, until June 23, 2019 at 09:31AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 579 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Training Better Robotic Surgeons

Training Better Robotic Surgeons
Robot-assisted surgery is minimally invasive and recovery time is shorter. Those are a few reasons why more medical schools are training students how to be better robotic surgeons.

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NPR News: Considering 'Managed Retreat'

Considering 'Managed Retreat'
When does it make sense to give up adapting to climate change and simply retreat? A first-of-its-kind conference this past week explored the difficult and contentious issues around that concept.

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NPR News: Abandoning A Floodzone

Abandoning A Floodzone
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Fran O'Connor of Sayreville, N.J., about letting her home be bought and demolished after multiple rounds of flooding.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 23, 2019 at 07:43AM, until June 23, 2019 at 07:54AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 644 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits

Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits
Tens of thousands of Instagram followers can't be wrong: Curiosity about the sober life is trending. Scientists say cutting out alcohol can improve your sleep and blood pressure, and help your liver.

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NPR News: Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits

Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits
Tens of thousands of Instagram followers can't be wrong: Curiosity about the sober life is trending. Scientists say cutting out alcohol can improve your sleep and blood pressure, and help your liver.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 23, 2019 at 06:08AM, until June 23, 2019 at 06:17AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 527 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Saturday, June 22, 2019

NPR News: Criticism Surrounds Facebook's Proposed Jump Into Cryptocurrency

Criticism Surrounds Facebook's Proposed Jump Into Cryptocurrency
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with media studies professor Lana Swartz about Facebook's proposed currency, Libra.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 22, 2019 at 04:42PM, until June 22, 2019 at 04:45PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 177 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Amazon Explores Having Its Drones Provide 'Home Surveillance' For Customers

Amazon Explores Having Its Drones Provide 'Home Surveillance' For Customers
The tech giant is moving closer to a future in which customers order drones to hover around a home and scan for things like a garage door left open, a broken window, graffiti or a fire.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 22, 2019 at 03:02PM, until June 22, 2019 at 03:13PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 622 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 22, 2019 at 01:26PM, until June 22, 2019 at 01:36PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 625 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 22, 2019 at 11:49AM, until June 22, 2019 at 11:58AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 545 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 22, 2019 at 10:11AM, until June 22, 2019 at 10:20AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 557 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Hackers Use Ransomware To Attack Cities

Hackers Use Ransomware To Attack Cities
NPR's Scott Simon talks with CNBC cybersecurity reporter Kate Fazzini about recent ransomware attacks on U.S. cities including Baltimore, Md., and Riviera Beach, Fla.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 22, 2019 at 08:33AM, until June 22, 2019 at 08:44AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 636 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 22, 2019 at 06:57AM, until June 22, 2019 at 07:07AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 592 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Friday, June 21, 2019

NPR News: Is Technology Turning Us Into Horned Monsters? Not Exactly

Is Technology Turning Us Into Horned Monsters? Not Exactly
Are young people really growing horns from using their smart phones? The short answer is no, but for a while media coverage seemed to suggest otherwise.

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Media Invited to See Progress on NASA’s Space Launch System for Its First Moon Mission

Media are invited to NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans at 9:30 a.m. CDT Friday, June 28, to view progress on the rocket core stage for the Space Launch System’s Artemis 1 Moon mission.

June 21, 2019
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NASA Invites Media to Renaming Ceremony for West Virginia Facility

Media are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 2, celebrating the renaming of NASA’s Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia, after the West Virginia native and storied NASA icon.

June 21, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 21, 2019 at 03:52PM, until June 21, 2019 at 04:02PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 580 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 21, 2019 at 02:15PM, until June 21, 2019 at 02:26PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 640 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 21, 2019 at 12:39PM, until June 21, 2019 at 12:48PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 564 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 21, 2019 at 11:01AM, until June 21, 2019 at 11:10AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 541 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 21, 2019 at 09:23AM, until June 21, 2019 at 09:33AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 618 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 21, 2019 at 07:46AM, until June 21, 2019 at 07:57AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 628 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 21, 2019 at 06:13AM, until June 21, 2019 at 06:18AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 269 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Ever Plugged A USB In Wrong? Of Course You Have. Here's Why

Ever Plugged A USB In Wrong? Of Course You Have. Here's Why
It's often hard to plug in a USB device on the first try. Ajay Bhatt, the chief inventor of the USB, agrees the design is annoying but says there was a good reason for it.

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NPR News: New York's Aggressive Battle Against Climate Change

New York's Aggressive Battle Against Climate Change
New York is set to enact plans to battle climate change. It would go further than some other states in cutting carbon emissions from electricity, buildings and transportation.

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NPR News: A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies

A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies
A Moscow scientist claims he has a safe way of editing genes in human embryos — a method that could protect resulting babies from being infected with HIV. Approval of the experiment seems unlikely.

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NPR News: A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies

A Russian Biologist Wants To Create More Gene-Edited Babies
A Moscow scientist claims he has a safe way of editing genes in human embryos — a method that could protect resulting babies from being infected with HIV. Approval of the experiment seems unlikely.

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

NPR News: New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make up Majority of U.S. Labor Force

New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make up Majority of U.S. Labor Force
This year U.S. women who graduated from college will likely make up a majority of adults with degrees in the labor force. The increase could signal greater earning potential for women in the future.

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NASA Invites Media to Opening of Newly-Restored Apollo Mission Control Center

Fifty years ago, an unparalleled team of experts in a mission control center at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston landed the first humans on the Moon. Media are invited to join NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine for the reopening of this historic and newly-restored facility at 9 a.m. CDT Friday, June 28.

June 20, 2019
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NPR News: YouTube Under Fire For Collecting Data On Young Children Without Parental Consent

YouTube Under Fire For Collecting Data On Young Children Without Parental Consent
YouTube is under fire for collecting data on children and may face a federal investigation. Consumer groups allege that YouTube exposes children to inappropriate content and fails to police videos.

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NASA Selects Missions to Study Our Sun, Its Effects on Space Weather

NASA has selected two new missions to advance our understanding of the Sun and its dynamic effects on space.

June 20, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 20, 2019 at 04:42PM, until June 20, 2019 at 04:51PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 505 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: What Dropping 17,000 Wallets Around The Globe Can Teach Us About Honesty

What Dropping 17,000 Wallets Around The Globe Can Teach Us About Honesty
Scientists used "lost" wallets to test whether people are more likely to be dishonest when they might profit. The results were puzzling — so they put more money in the wallets.

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NPR News: What Dropping 17,000 Wallets Around The Globe Can Teach Us About Honesty

What Dropping 17,000 Wallets Around The Globe Can Teach Us About Honesty
Scientists used "lost" wallets to test whether people are more likely to be dishonest when they might profit. The results were puzzling — so they put more money in the wallets.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 20, 2019 at 03:05PM, until June 20, 2019 at 03:16PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 646 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NASA Television to Cover Departure, Landing of Astronaut Anne McClain and Space Station Crew

NASA astronaut Anne McClain and two crewmates on the International Space Station are scheduled to conclude their stay aboard the orbiting laboratory Monday, June 24.

June 20, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 20, 2019 at 01:28PM, until June 20, 2019 at 01:38PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 587 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 20, 2019 at 11:51AM, until June 20, 2019 at 12:00PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 534 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Coverage Set for NASA Tech Missions Launching on SpaceX Falcon Heavy

NASA Television coverage is scheduled for an upcoming prelaunch activity and first nighttime launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, which will be carrying four agency technology missions to help improve future spacecraft design and performance.

June 20, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 20, 2019 at 10:13AM, until June 20, 2019 at 10:23AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 596 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 20, 2019 at 08:36AM, until June 20, 2019 at 08:46AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 643 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 20, 2019 at 07:01AM, until June 20, 2019 at 07:09AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 455 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Trump Administration Finalizes Replacement To Obama's Clean Power

Trump Administration Finalizes Replacement To Obama's Clean Power
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Joseph Goffman, of the Environmental & Energy Law Program at Harvard, about the end of the Clean Power Plan, which he worked on in the Obama administration.

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NPR News: How 1 Farmer Navigates California's Strict Limit On Ground Water

How 1 Farmer Navigates California's Strict Limit On Ground Water
New rules in California governing groundwater usage have pushed farmers to experiment with some innovative techniques, including developing micro markets for water.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

NPR News: There's More To Look Forward To After Peaking Professionally

There's More To Look Forward To After Peaking Professionally
Social scientist Arthur Brooks set out to figure out how life after 50 can be more professionally fulfilling. His advice? "Stop being an innovator and start being an instructor."

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NPR News: There's More To Look Forward To After Peaking Professionally

There's More To Look Forward To After Peaking Professionally
Social scientist Arthur Brooks set out to figure out how life after 50 can be more professionally fulfilling. His advice? "Stop being an innovator and start being an instructor."

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NASA Awards Environmental Test, Integration Services Contract

NASA has awarded the Environmental Test and Integration Services III contract to Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems’ Technical Services Division (TSD) in Greenbelt, Maryland.

June 19, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 19, 2019 at 05:33PM, until June 19, 2019 at 05:39PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 371 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Elaine Welteroth On Transforming Teen Vogue And Knowing Your Worth

Elaine Welteroth On Transforming Teen Vogue And Knowing Your Worth
We talk to the magazine phenom about Project Runway, leaving journalism and beyond.

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NPR News: The Threat Of 'Deepfakes'

The Threat Of 'Deepfakes'
What happens when believing isn't seeing?

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NPR News: Desperate Measures: The Skyrocketing Price Of Insulin In America

Desperate Measures: The Skyrocketing Price Of Insulin In America
In the U.S., there’s another kind of caravan crossing borders in search of survival: diabetic Americans traveling to Canada to get cheaper insulin.

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NPR News: The Threat Of 'Deepfakes'

The Threat Of 'Deepfakes'
What happens when believing isn't seeing?

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 19, 2019 at 03:54PM, until June 19, 2019 at 04:05PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 639 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers

I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers
Scientists are using old spy satellite images to measure the effects of climate change. They're finding that glaciers in the Himalayas are melting twice as fast as they were a few decades earlier.

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NPR News: I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers

I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers
Scientists are using old spy satellite images to measure the effects of climate change. They're finding that glaciers in the Himalayas are melting twice as fast as they were a few decades earlier.

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NPR News: I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers

I Spy, Via Spy Satellite: Melting Himalayan Glaciers
Scientists are using old spy satellite images to measure the effects of climate change. They're finding that glaciers in the Himalayas are melting twice as fast as they were a few decades earlier.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 19, 2019 at 02:18PM, until June 19, 2019 at 02:28PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 611 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 19, 2019 at 12:41PM, until June 19, 2019 at 12:50PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 537 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open

Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open
The Trump administration is replacing one of President Obama's signature plans to address climate change. It could help some coal-fired power plants, but likely won't slow the industry's decline.

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NPR News: Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open

Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open
The Trump administration is replacing one of President Obama's signature plans to address climate change. It could help some coal-fired power plants, but likely won't slow the industry's decline.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 19, 2019 at 11:03AM, until June 19, 2019 at 11:12AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 573 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Media Invited to Final Roll of Mobile Launcher Before Artemis 1 Moon Mission

Media are invited to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida from 6 to 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 27, to view the agency’s mobile launcher as it makes its final roll on crawler-transporter 2 to Launch Pad 39B prior to the launch of the first Artemis mission.

June 19, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 19, 2019 at 09:25AM, until June 19, 2019 at 09:36AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 643 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 19, 2019 at 07:49AM, until June 19, 2019 at 07:59AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 550 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Why The American Shoe Disappeared And Why It's So Hard To Bring It Back

Why The American Shoe Disappeared And Why It's So Hard To Bring It Back
Footwear companies face big costs in potential new tariffs on more Chinese imports. Almost all shoes sold in the U.S. are made overseas. Only about 200 factories remain. One man tried to change that.

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NPR News: Boaty McBoatface Makes Discovery

Boaty McBoatface Makes Discovery
In the years since the goofy name of a research vessel grabbed international headlines, Boaty has been off gathering crucial deep-sea data on the effects of climate change.

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NPR News: Canada's Trudeau Approves Controversial Pipeline Expansion

Canada's Trudeau Approves Controversial Pipeline Expansion
The prime minister first approved the project, which is opposed by many environmental groups, in 2016, but Tuesday's announcement means construction can begin later this year.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

NPR News: Facebook Announces Plans For Libra, Its Own Cryptocurrency

Facebook Announces Plans For Libra, Its Own Cryptocurrency
Facebook announced Tuesday it plans to create its own digital currency, called Libra. It's a way for Facebook to play the role that governments play in issuing money.

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NASA Awards Contract for Near-Earth Mission Services

NASA has awarded the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract to Peraton, Inc. in Herndon, Virginia, to perform telemetry, tracking and command services for near-Earth missions.

June 18, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 18, 2019 at 04:44PM, until June 18, 2019 at 04:54PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 613 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: How Ohio's Cuyahoga River Came Back To Life 50 Years After It Caught On Fire

How Ohio's Cuyahoga River Came Back To Life 50 Years After It Caught On Fire
The Cleveland river's 1969 burning inspired Randy Newman's song and endless jokes. But its cleanup has been such a success that environmental officials travel from around the world to take notes.

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NASA Invests $45M in US Small Businesses for Space Tech Development

American small businesses will help NASA land astronauts on the Moon in five years and establish a sustainable presence there, as part of the agency’s larger Moon to Mars exploration approach.

June 18, 2019
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NPR News: Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate Change

Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate Change
Since the delightful snafu that led to the research vessel's goofy moniker, the autonomous submarine has been off gathering deep-sea data on the effects of Antarctic winds.

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NPR News: Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate Change

Boaty McBoatface, Internet-Adored Sub, Makes Deep-Sea Discovery On Climate Change
Since the delightful snafu that led to the research vessel's goofy moniker, the autonomous submarine has been off gathering deep-sea data on the effects of Antarctic winds.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 18, 2019 at 03:07PM, until June 18, 2019 at 03:18PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 631 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NASA Astronaut Available for Interviews Before First Space Mission

NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan will be available from 7 to 8:15 a.m. EDT Monday, July 1, for live satellite interviews from Star City, Russia, before launching on his first space mission, a nine-month expedition aboard the International Space Station.

June 18, 2019
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NPR News: Google Will Devote $1 Billion, Trying To Tame Housing Costs In Bay Area

Google Will Devote $1 Billion, Trying To Tame Housing Costs In Bay Area
Over the next 10 years, Google hopes to help bring 20,000 new homes to the local market.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 18, 2019 at 01:31PM, until June 18, 2019 at 01:40PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 550 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Facebook Unveils Libra Cryptocurrency, Sets Launch For 2020

Facebook Unveils Libra Cryptocurrency, Sets Launch For 2020
Libra will be controlled by a nonprofit group in which Facebook will share responsibilities with companies ranging from Mastercard and PayPal to Uber and Ebay.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 18, 2019 at 11:53AM, until June 18, 2019 at 12:02PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 552 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 18, 2019 at 10:15AM, until June 18, 2019 at 10:25AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 631 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Facebook Announces Plans To Launch Cryptocurrency Called Libra

Facebook Announces Plans To Launch Cryptocurrency Called Libra
Facebook says that by next year people on apps like Whatsapp and Messenger will be able to basically text payments. This news comes as regulators are asking if the tech giant is already too powerful.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 18, 2019 at 08:38AM, until June 18, 2019 at 08:48AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 605 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Urban Air Mobility, Alternate Propulsion Among NASA Research at Aviation Forum

NASA’s cutting-edge aeronautics research will be the focus of agency discussions and demonstrations at this year’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) annual Aviation Forum and Exposition, otherwise known as Aviation 2019.

June 18, 2019
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NPR News: Apple's Buying Power And The Woman Who Named It

Apple's Buying Power And The Woman Who Named It
Celebrating the legacy of Joan Robinson, the British economic theorist who named a powerful — and increasingly worried about — force in the economy.

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NPR News: Scientists Explain Puppy Dog Eyes

Scientists Explain Puppy Dog Eyes
You know that feeling you get when a dog looks into your face and either looks really sad or kind of confused? Scientists say they've figured out why they do that, and why it makes us melt.

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NPR News: Scientists Explain Puppy Dog Eyes

Scientists Explain Puppy Dog Eyes
You know that feeling you get when a dog looks into your face and either looks really sad or kind of confused? Scientists say they've figured out why they do that, and why it makes us melt.

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NPR News: Going 'Zero Carbon' Is All The Rage. But Will It Slow Climate Change?

Going 'Zero Carbon' Is All The Rage. But Will It Slow Climate Change?
Cities, states, businesses and electric utilities are setting ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But it's not clear exactly how they'll do that or whether it will actually work.

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NPR News: 50 Years Later: Burning Cuyahoga River Called Poster Child For Clean Water Act

50 Years Later: Burning Cuyahoga River Called Poster Child For Clean Water Act
Cleveland wasn't the first city to have a river burn, but it was the first to get widespread attention. That 1969 blaze helped spur environmental regulations.

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Monday, June 17, 2019

NPR News: Brands Push Back On Partnering With Social Media Influencers

Brands Push Back On Partnering With Social Media Influencers
Brands are expected to spend up to $10 billion by next year on social media influencers. But some companies are fighting back, accusing influencers of just trying to get something for nothing.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 17, 2019 at 05:34PM, until June 17, 2019 at 05:43PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 563 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 17, 2019 at 03:57PM, until June 17, 2019 at 04:07PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 644 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 17, 2019 at 02:20PM, until June 17, 2019 at 02:30PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 571 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: A Clearer Map For Aging: 'Elderhood' Shows How Geriatricians Can Help

A Clearer Map For Aging: 'Elderhood' Shows How Geriatricians Can Help
Physician Louise Aronson treats patients who are in their 60s — as well as those who are older than 100. She writes about changing approaches to elder health care in the book, Elderhood.

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NPR News: A Clearer Map For Aging: 'Elderhood' Shows How Geriatricians Can Help

A Clearer Map For Aging: 'Elderhood' Shows How Geriatricians Can Help
Physician Louise Aronson treats patients who are in their 60s — as well as those who are older than 100. She writes about changing approaches to elder health care in the book, Elderhood.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 17, 2019 at 12:43PM, until June 17, 2019 at 12:52PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 538 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 17, 2019 at 11:04AM, until June 17, 2019 at 11:15AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 612 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 17, 2019 at 09:27AM, until June 17, 2019 at 09:38AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 634 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 17, 2019 at 07:54AM, until June 17, 2019 at 08:00AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 340 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?

Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?
Entrepreneurs are eager to find substitutes for plastic that naturally degrade. One option is a "natural" plastic made by microbes and then eaten by them. But the process is still in early days.

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NPR News: Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?

Replacing Plastic: Can Bacteria Help Us Break The Habit?
Entrepreneurs are eager to find substitutes for plastic that naturally degrade. One option is a "natural" plastic made by microbes and then eaten by them. But the process is still in early days.

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 16, 2019 at 06:24PM, until June 16, 2019 at 06:32PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 475 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 16, 2019 at 04:46PM, until June 16, 2019 at 04:57PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 647 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 16, 2019 at 03:10PM, until June 16, 2019 at 03:20PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 595 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 16, 2019 at 01:32PM, until June 16, 2019 at 01:41PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 534 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 16, 2019 at 11:54AM, until June 16, 2019 at 12:04PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 589 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 16, 2019 at 10:17AM, until June 16, 2019 at 10:28AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 644 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: The Gulf Of Mexico's Expanding Dead Zone

The Gulf Of Mexico's Expanding Dead Zone
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with marine ecologist Nancy Rabalais about the expanding dead zone that is likely to appear in the Gulf of Mexico because of record Midwest rains.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 16, 2019 at 08:42AM, until June 16, 2019 at 08:50AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 488 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

Saturday, June 15, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 15, 2019 at 07:14PM, until June 15, 2019 at 07:19PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 312 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: San Francisco DA Looks To AI To Remove Potential Prosecution Bias

San Francisco DA Looks To AI To Remove Potential Prosecution Bias
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with San Francisco district attorney George Gascon about his plan to use artificial intelligence to combat racial bias in criminal sentencing.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 15, 2019 at 05:36PM, until June 15, 2019 at 05:46PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 634 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 15, 2019 at 03:59PM, until June 15, 2019 at 04:09PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 618 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 15, 2019 at 02:22PM, until June 15, 2019 at 02:31PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 541 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 15, 2019 at 12:44PM, until June 15, 2019 at 12:54PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 566 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 15, 2019 at 11:06AM, until June 15, 2019 at 11:17AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 640 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Why Safer Cars Don't Lead To Cheaper Car Insurance ... Yet

Why Safer Cars Don't Lead To Cheaper Car Insurance ... Yet
Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features also make repairs more expensive. The result? Premiums can go up for cars that are less likely to crash.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 15, 2019 at 09:31AM, until June 15, 2019 at 09:40AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 569 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: High Flooding On Lake Ontario And St. Lawrence River

High Flooding On Lake Ontario And St. Lawrence River
The U.S. and Canada are under pressure to show a water control plan for the area along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River didn't actually make flooding worse.

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NPR News: Pass The Brazier: Early Evidence Of Cannabis Smoking Found On Chinese Artifacts

Pass The Brazier: Early Evidence Of Cannabis Smoking Found On Chinese Artifacts
Humans have been smoking pot to get high since the first millennium B.C. Archaeologists have found early evidence of cannabis use from wooden bowls exhumed from ancient tombs in western China.

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NPR News: Pass The Brazier: Early Evidence Of Cannabis Smoking Found On Chinese Artifacts

Pass The Brazier: Early Evidence Of Cannabis Smoking Found On Chinese Artifacts
Humans have been smoking pot to get high since the first millennium B.C. Archaeologists have found early evidence of cannabis use from wooden bowls exhumed from ancient tombs in western China.

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Friday, June 14, 2019

NPR News: Bald Eagle Caught Elegantly ... Swimming?

Bald Eagle Caught Elegantly ... Swimming?
A viral video shows another side of the U.S. national bird. As it turns out, bald eagles frequently swim, and move through the water using an avian-style butterfly stroke.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 14, 2019 at 06:25PM, until June 14, 2019 at 06:35PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 603 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 14, 2019 at 04:49PM, until June 14, 2019 at 04:59PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 637 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 14, 2019 at 03:12PM, until June 14, 2019 at 03:21PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 557 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: As The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 Nears, New Books Highlight The Mission's Legacy

As The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 Nears, New Books Highlight The Mission's Legacy
These works make apparent how singular an achievement America's moon landing was — and show that half a century later we're still grappling to understand its long-term meaning.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 14, 2019 at 01:34PM, until June 14, 2019 at 01:43PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 548 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 14, 2019 at 11:56AM, until June 14, 2019 at 12:06PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 626 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NASA Administrator Available to Speak with Media at Paris Air Show

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will be available to speak with media during the International Paris Air Show on Tuesday, June 18, in Le Bourget, France.

June 14, 2019
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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 14, 2019 at 10:19AM, until June 14, 2019 at 10:30AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 616 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Killing Coyotes Is Not As Effective As Once Thought, Researchers Say

Killing Coyotes Is Not As Effective As Once Thought, Researchers Say
Government agencies kill more than 68,000 coyotes a year to keep them from preying on livestock and big game. But scientists say tracking them might be a better solution.

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Friday, June 7, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 07, 2019 at 07:22PM, until June 07, 2019 at 07:32PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 632 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Flooding That Swamped Midwest Flows To Already Soaked Mississippi

Flooding That Swamped Midwest Flows To Already Soaked Mississippi
Mississippi is another state dealing with massive flooding. In fact, the Mississippi River has been above flood stage for more than 100 days — a record length of time going back to 1927.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 07, 2019 at 05:44PM, until June 07, 2019 at 05:53PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 551 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Many People Living In Flood-Prone Areas Can't Afford Expensive Flood Insurance

Many People Living In Flood-Prone Areas Can't Afford Expensive Flood Insurance
Federal flood insurance has become dramatically more expensive in some places, putting it out of reach for many people who live on floodplains.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 07, 2019 at 04:06PM, until June 07, 2019 at 04:15PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 557 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 07, 2019 at 02:28PM, until June 07, 2019 at 02:38PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 635 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 07, 2019 at 12:52PM, until June 07, 2019 at 01:02PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 599 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Per Espen Stoknes: What Holds Us Back From Facing The Threats Of Climate Change?

Per Espen Stoknes: What Holds Us Back From Facing The Threats Of Climate Change?
Psychologist Per Espen Stoknes explains the inner defenses that block most people from recognizing the urgency of climate change. He asks, what is a better way to think and talk about this crisis?

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NPR News: Bruce Friedrich: How Is Eating Meat Affecting Our Planet?

Bruce Friedrich: How Is Eating Meat Affecting Our Planet?
Bruce Friedrich shows how plant and cell-based products could soon transform the way we eat ... and reduce the global meat industry's impact on the planet.

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NPR News: Sean Davis: What Can We Learn From The Global Effort To Save The Ozone Layer?

Sean Davis: What Can We Learn From The Global Effort To Save The Ozone Layer?
In 1988, the Montreal Protocol was the first step in a long process to save the ozone layer. Sean Davis explains the impact of the agreement, and the lessons we can apply to the crisis we face today.

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NPR News: Jennifer Wilcox: How Can We Remove CO2 From The Atmosphere? Will We Do It In Time?

Jennifer Wilcox: How Can We Remove CO2 From The Atmosphere? Will We Do It In Time?
To slow climate change, we need to lower emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere. Chemical engineer Jennifer Wilcox says the technology is there, and we need to scale it.

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NPR News: Greta Thunberg: Are We Running Out Of Time To Save Our Planet?

Greta Thunberg: Are We Running Out Of Time To Save Our Planet?
In 2018, teenager Greta Thunberg began protesting to demand action on climate change. She has inspired protests worldwide. Greta says it's time to panic: we're running out of time to save our planet.

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NPR News: Organic Farming Has A Plastic Problem. One Solution Is Controversial

Organic Farming Has A Plastic Problem. One Solution Is Controversial
Many organic farmers rely on plastic as a form of mulch, but it ends up in landfills. Biodegradable plastic could help, but some worry about its long-term effects on soil health and the environment.

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

NPR News: As Google Advances Its Interests, It Serves As Huawei Emissary To U.S.

As Google Advances Its Interests, It Serves As Huawei Emissary To U.S.
Google is quietly assuming the role of Huawei emissary, according to a senior Huawei official, in effect negotiating with the Commerce Department on behalf of the Chinese telecom giant.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 06, 2019 at 09:47PM, until June 06, 2019 at 09:57PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 576 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Carmakers To White House: Work With California On Rules For Greenhouse Gases

Carmakers To White House: Work With California On Rules For Greenhouse Gases
Seventeen automakers signed a letter to the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying they want one set of policies to reduce greenhouse gases and make cars more fuel efficient.

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NPR News: Happy Birthday, Tetris. 35 Years Later You're As Addictive And Tetromino-y As Ever

Happy Birthday, Tetris. 35 Years Later You're As Addictive And Tetromino-y As Ever
The video game has become one of the most popular and best selling of all time. Its creator, Alexey Pajitnov, says that's because it appeals to humanity's "constructive spirit."

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NPR News: Here's Why You May Start Receiving Fewer Robocalls

Here's Why You May Start Receiving Fewer Robocalls
The FCC wants phone companies to block robocalls by default. "We think these actions will help consumers ... to get the peace and the quiet that they deserve," said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 06, 2019 at 08:10PM, until June 06, 2019 at 08:21PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 646 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 06, 2019 at 06:33PM, until June 06, 2019 at 06:43PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 570 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Democratic Rep. David Cicilline Discusses Probe Into Big Tech Antitrust Regulations

Democratic Rep. David Cicilline Discusses Probe Into Big Tech Antitrust Regulations
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I. about Congress' announcement that it will begin investigating top tech companies to determine if they violated antitrust regulations.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 06, 2019 at 04:56PM, until June 06, 2019 at 05:05PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 542 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 06, 2019 at 03:18PM, until June 06, 2019 at 03:28PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 617 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs So Huge, It Showed Up On National Weather Service Radar

Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs So Huge, It Showed Up On National Weather Service Radar
Meteorologists in Southern California were puzzled by the big blob on the radar — it looked like a rain storm on what was a clear day. Then they realized it was beetles.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 06, 2019 at 01:41PM, until June 06, 2019 at 01:51PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 631 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 06, 2019 at 12:08PM, until June 06, 2019 at 12:13PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 305 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Microplastics Have Invaded The Deep Ocean — And The Food Chain

Microplastics Have Invaded The Deep Ocean — And The Food Chain
Giant gyres of plastic in the ocean grab headlines, but it's the tiny bits of plastic that scare scientists. And they've made their way everywhere, a new study finds – including our seafood.

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NPR News: Contentious Oregon Climate Plan Takes Lessons From California's Mistakes

Contentious Oregon Climate Plan Takes Lessons From California's Mistakes
Oregon will be the second state to pass an economywide system to regulate carbon emissions. Critics say a similar program in California has not had much impact.

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NPR News: Higher, Better, Stronger, Faster — Brain Science Is Trying To Get There

Higher, Better, Stronger, Faster — Brain Science Is Trying To Get There
A headset that electrically stimulates your brain while you practice a motor skill claims to help you improve in less time. What does this mean for human abilities by 2050?

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NPR News: 'Do I Know You?' And Other Spam Phone Calls We Can't Get Rid Of

'Do I Know You?' And Other Spam Phone Calls We Can't Get Rid Of
A majority of consumers now ignore phone calls, assuming they're mostly spam. Regulators and the wireless industry admit they don't yet have answers about stopping the growing scourge.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 05, 2019 at 10:37PM, until June 05, 2019 at 10:45PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 495 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 05, 2019 at 09:00PM, until June 05, 2019 at 09:11PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 650 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 05, 2019 at 07:23PM, until June 05, 2019 at 07:33PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 594 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: 'The Summit Is Never The Goal': Why Climbers Pursue The 7 Summits

'The Summit Is Never The Goal': Why Climbers Pursue The 7 Summits
Members of the Seven Summits Club reflect on the recent deaths on Mount Everest and explain how drive and risk analysis coexist in extreme mountaineering.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 05, 2019 at 05:46PM, until June 05, 2019 at 05:55PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 537 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Are Lawmakers Tech Savvy Enough To Conduct Their Antitrust Investigation?

Are Lawmakers Tech Savvy Enough To Conduct Their Antitrust Investigation?
The House Judiciary Committee will hold antitrust hearings on big tech amid calls that new regulations or breaking up top companies is needed. But some wonder whether lawmakers understand the platforms.

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NPR News: YouTube Announces It Will Ban White Supremacist Content, Other Hateful Material

YouTube Announces It Will Ban White Supremacist Content, Other Hateful Material
YouTube announced Wednesday that it is removing thousands of videos from its platform that promote white supremacy and other hateful material.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 05, 2019 at 04:08PM, until June 05, 2019 at 04:18PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 595 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 05, 2019 at 02:30PM, until June 05, 2019 at 02:41PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 645 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 05, 2019 at 12:56PM, until June 05, 2019 at 01:04PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 472 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Federal Government To Inspect North Carolina Election Equipment Over Hacking Fears

Federal Government To Inspect North Carolina Election Equipment Over Hacking Fears
The federal government has agreed to conduct a forensic analysis of election equipment that was provided to Durham County, N.C. by a vendor targeted by Russian hackers in 2016.

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NPR News: 1 Billion Acres At Risk For Catastrophic Wildfires, U.S. Forest Service Warns

1 Billion Acres At Risk For Catastrophic Wildfires, U.S. Forest Service Warns
Chief Vicki Christiansen says the danger is now year-round, thanks to hazardous conditions in forests, rampant home development and the changing climate.

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NPR News: Feds Look Into Big Tech Firms For Anti-Competitive Behavior

Feds Look Into Big Tech Firms For Anti-Competitive Behavior
Bruce Hoffman, director of the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission, tells NPR's Noel King why the government is stepping up its scrutiny of some of the biggest tech companies.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 04, 2019 at 11:28PM, until June 04, 2019 at 11:33PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 349 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 04, 2019 at 09:49PM, until June 04, 2019 at 10:00PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 640 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 04, 2019 at 08:13PM, until June 04, 2019 at 08:23PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 618 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 04, 2019 at 06:36PM, until June 04, 2019 at 06:45PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 542 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: How Extreme Weather Is Affecting People's Opinions Of Climate Change

How Extreme Weather Is Affecting People's Opinions Of Climate Change
An increasing body of research finds people's beliefs about climate change can be changed by big disasters, like the current flooding across America's heartland.

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NPR News: Lawmakers Turn To Look At The Economics, Equity And Fairness Of Silicon Valley

Lawmakers Turn To Look At The Economics, Equity And Fairness Of Silicon Valley
Lawmakers and regulators are both looking into antitrust violations, getting tougher on a quest to strengthen oversight of Big Tech. But antitrust laws were written with other industries in mind.

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NPR News: The 'Great Dying' Nearly Erased Life On Earth. Scientists See Similarities To Today

The 'Great Dying' Nearly Erased Life On Earth. Scientists See Similarities To Today
It was the biggest extinction in Earth's history. A new Smithsonian exhibit notes that some of the same things that killed 90 percent of life 250 million years ago are happening now.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 04, 2019 at 04:58PM, until June 04, 2019 at 05:07PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 572 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Judge Removes Lead Prosecutor In Navy SEAL War-Crime Case

Judge Removes Lead Prosecutor In Navy SEAL War-Crime Case
Defense lawyers for decorated Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher accused prosecutors of spying on their emails. The judge ruled the lead prosecutor had a potential conflict of interest.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 04, 2019 at 03:20PM, until June 04, 2019 at 03:31PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 643 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Carnival Cruise Lines Hit With $20 Million Penalty For Environmental Crimes

Carnival Cruise Lines Hit With $20 Million Penalty For Environmental Crimes
This is in addition to the $40 million it has already paid. Carnival has had a long history of dumping plastic trash and oily discharge from its ships, with violations dating back to 1993.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 04, 2019 at 01:44PM, until June 04, 2019 at 01:54PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 561 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: $3 Million Settlement Revealed In High-Profile Fracking Case

$3 Million Settlement Revealed In High-Profile Fracking Case
The settlement is now public because of computer error. Pennsylvania families, whose ordeal was detailed in a Pulitzer-winning book, claimed air, groundwater and soil contamination.

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NPR News: Huawei Chairman Willing To Sign A 'No-Spy' Deal With The United States

Huawei Chairman Willing To Sign A 'No-Spy' Deal With The United States
A top Huawei executive accused the U.S. of inappropriate conduct, while also striking a conciliatory tone — a response that reflected the level of exasperation being felt by the Chinese tech giant.

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NPR News: News Brief: Britain Trip, Antitrust Crackdown, Impeachment Debate

News Brief: Britain Trip, Antitrust Crackdown, Impeachment Debate
President Trump meets Britain's prime minster. A House panel examines if tech companies are using anti-competitive practices. How does the Democratic caucus break down on the issue of impeachment?

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NPR News: Carnival Corp. Agrees To $20 Million Fine For Pollution Violations

Carnival Corp. Agrees To $20 Million Fine For Pollution Violations
Executives with Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise line, were in court explaining why its ships continue to dump plastics and oily water into waters in the Caribbean and Alaska.

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NPR News: Have Tech Companies Become Too Powerful? Congress Will Investigate

Have Tech Companies Become Too Powerful? Congress Will Investigate
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Tony Romm of The Washington Post about a House panel looking into competition in the digital industry — examining if tech companies use anti-competitive practices.

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Monday, June 3, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 03, 2019 at 10:39PM, until June 03, 2019 at 10:49PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 612 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 03, 2019 at 09:02PM, until June 03, 2019 at 09:13PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 638 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 03, 2019 at 07:26PM, until June 03, 2019 at 07:35PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 557 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: Apple Will Not Offer iTunes As Part Of Its New Operating System

Apple Will Not Offer iTunes As Part Of Its New Operating System
Apple announced Monday it will not offer iTunes in its new operating system. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Amy Wang, senior music business editor at Rolling Stone, about iTunes' cultural significance.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 03, 2019 at 05:48PM, until June 03, 2019 at 05:57PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 553 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: iTunes' Death Is All About How We Listen To Music Today

iTunes' Death Is All About How We Listen To Music Today
After 18 years, Apple is killing iTunes — sort of. The software is being broken into separate pieces for separate uses on Mac computers: music, podcasts and TV will soon have their own apps.

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NPR News: Astronomers Worry That Elon Musk's New Satellites Will Ruin The View

Astronomers Worry That Elon Musk's New Satellites Will Ruin The View
The billionaire wants to deploy thousands of satellites in order to provide global Internet, but astronomers say they could create unsightly glare.

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NPR News: How Influencing As A Career Has Impacted Today's Economy

How Influencing As A Career Has Impacted Today's Economy
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with aspiring influencer Cosette Rinab and former influencer Sara Li about how influencing has evolved as a career.

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The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 03, 2019 at 04:10PM, until June 03, 2019 at 04:20PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 631 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 03, 2019 at 02:33PM, until June 03, 2019 at 02:43PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 612 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: 'Underland' Connects Us To Dazzling Worlds Beneath Our Feet

'Underland' Connects Us To Dazzling Worlds Beneath Our Feet
The beauty of Robert MacFarlane's writing, and of the natural world it describes, is immense. His words also act as warning, ensuring a recognition of human harms to the environment.

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 11:29PM, until June 02, 2019 at 11:38PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 557 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 09:52PM, until June 02, 2019 at 10:03PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 650 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 08:15PM, until June 02, 2019 at 08:25PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 579 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 06:38PM, until June 02, 2019 at 06:47PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 541 seconds. https://maps.google.com/?q=39.821529264123264,-75.59858001761535&z=19

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 05:00PM, until June 02, 2019 at 05:10PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 611 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 03:23PM, until June 02, 2019 at 03:33PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 638 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 01:49PM, until June 02, 2019 at 01:55PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 371 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: To Some Solar Users, Power Company Fees Are An Unfair Charge

To Some Solar Users, Power Company Fees Are An Unfair Charge
Alabama has some of highest solar fees in the U.S. and critics say it's hurting solar customers. It's one of several states where utilities are proposing or raising fees for homes with rooftop solar.

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NPR News: Mapping For Future Floods

Mapping For Future Floods
The flood risk maps put out by the federal government are notoriously outdated. Many elected officials have suggested fixing the problem by prioritizing funding for a mapping technology called LiDAR.

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Saturday, June 1, 2019

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 02, 2019 at 12:19AM, until June 02, 2019 at 12:27AM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 461 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 01, 2019 at 10:41PM, until June 01, 2019 at 10:52PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 650 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 01, 2019 at 09:05PM, until June 01, 2019 at 09:15PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 603 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 01, 2019 at 07:28PM, until June 01, 2019 at 07:37PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 539 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 01, 2019 at 05:50PM, until June 01, 2019 at 05:59PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 589 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 01, 2019 at 04:12PM, until June 01, 2019 at 04:23PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 646 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

The International Space Station passed overhead

From June 01, 2019 at 02:37PM, until June 01, 2019 at 02:45PM, the International Space Station passed over overhead for 505 seconds. http://bit.ly/2bPSXp2

NPR News: No Move To Tighten Building Codes As Hurricane Season Starts In Florida

No Move To Tighten Building Codes As Hurricane Season Starts In Florida
Last year, Hurricane Michael shredded thousands of houses in Panama City, Fla., and surrounding areas that have long had some of Florida's weakest building codes.

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