Stop The Presses! Newspapers Affect Us, Often In Ways We Don't Realize
On this week's radio show, we trace the history of fake news. Plus, in a time when accurate information is so important, we ask who ultimately bears the cost when no one wants to pay for local news.
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Thursday, April 30, 2020
NPR News: Stop The Presses! Newspapers Affect Us, Often In Ways We Don't Realize
Stop The Presses! Newspapers Affect Us, Often In Ways We Don't Realize
On this week's radio show, we trace the history of fake news. Plus, in a time when accurate information is so important, we ask who ultimately bears the cost when no one wants to pay for local news.
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On this week's radio show, we trace the history of fake news. Plus, in a time when accurate information is so important, we ask who ultimately bears the cost when no one wants to pay for local news.
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NPR News: Though Closed To The Public, Bryce Canyon Still Teems With Life
Though Closed To The Public, Bryce Canyon Still Teems With Life
Ranger Peter Densmore has a front row seat on the beginning of spring in the national park. With the absence of visitors, prairie dogs have overrun the roads and other wildlife have grown bold.
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Ranger Peter Densmore has a front row seat on the beginning of spring in the national park. With the absence of visitors, prairie dogs have overrun the roads and other wildlife have grown bold.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: 30 Million Americans Applied For Unemployment In Six Weeks
Coronavirus Updates: 30 Million Americans Applied For Unemployment In Six Weeks
More than thirty million Americans have applied for unemployment in just six weeks. NPR's economics and science correspondents update on the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
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More than thirty million Americans have applied for unemployment in just six weeks. NPR's economics and science correspondents update on the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
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NASA-Developed Ventilator Authorized by FDA for Emergency Use
A new high-pressure ventilator developed by NASA engineers and tailored to treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients today was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use under the FDA’s March 24 ventilator Emergency Use Authorization.
April 30, 2020
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NPR News: Antarctica And Greenland Are Losing Thousands Of Gigatons of Ice — That's A Lot
Antarctica And Greenland Are Losing Thousands Of Gigatons of Ice — That's A Lot
A new NASA satellite is providing a detailed look at how much polar ice is melting, raising sea levels around the world.
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A new NASA satellite is providing a detailed look at how much polar ice is melting, raising sea levels around the world.
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NPR News: Fauci Says It's 'Doable' To Have Millions Of Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine By January
Fauci Says It's 'Doable' To Have Millions Of Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine By January
Noting that trials are still in the early phase, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the plan is to develop a vaccine that is safe, effective — and can be quickly scaled up for distribution.
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Noting that trials are still in the early phase, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the plan is to develop a vaccine that is safe, effective — and can be quickly scaled up for distribution.
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NASA Names Companies to Develop Human Landers for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA has selected three U.S. companies to design and develop human landing systems (HLS) for the agency’s Artemis program, one of which will land the first woman and next man on the surface of the Moon by 2024.
April 30, 2020
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NPR News: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever
Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is due to weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.
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Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is due to weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.
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NASA, Partners Launch Virtual Hackathon to Develop COVID-19 Solutions
NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) are inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to participate in a virtual hackathon May 30-31 dedicated to putting open data to work in developing solutions to issues related to the COVID-19 pandemi
April 30, 2020
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NPR News: A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns
A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns
An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test's accuracy.
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An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test's accuracy.
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NPR News: A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns
A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns
An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test's accuracy.
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An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test's accuracy.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
NPR News: Why The U.S. Government Stopped Funding A Research Project On Bats And Coronaviruses
Why The U.S. Government Stopped Funding A Research Project On Bats And Coronaviruses
The project, run by the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance, aimed to identify places to monitor, come up with strategies to prevent spillover of the virus and get a jump on creating vaccines and treatments.
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The project, run by the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance, aimed to identify places to monitor, come up with strategies to prevent spillover of the virus and get a jump on creating vaccines and treatments.
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NPR News: Compared To China, U.S. Stay-At-Home Has Been A 'Giant Garden Party,' Journalist Says
Compared To China, U.S. Stay-At-Home Has Been A 'Giant Garden Party,' Journalist Says
New York Times health reporter Donald McNeil points to China as one extreme way to stop a pandemic in its tracks. "We're reluctant to follow China, but they did it," he says. At least for now.
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New York Times health reporter Donald McNeil points to China as one extreme way to stop a pandemic in its tracks. "We're reluctant to follow China, but they did it," he says. At least for now.
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NPR News: News Brief: Economic Data, Meat Shortage Concerns, Research Funds Pulled
News Brief: Economic Data, Meat Shortage Concerns, Research Funds Pulled
We get a measure of how much damage COVID-19 has done to the economy. President Trump orders meat processors to stay open. And, the government terminates funding for a coronavirus research project.
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We get a measure of how much damage COVID-19 has done to the economy. President Trump orders meat processors to stay open. And, the government terminates funding for a coronavirus research project.
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NPR News: NIH Ends Funding For U.S. Nonprofit's COVID-19 Research In China
NIH Ends Funding For U.S. Nonprofit's COVID-19 Research In China
The National Institutes of Health has withdrawn funding from EcoHealth Alliance, a U.S.-based organization that researches emerging diseases including the coronavirus.
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The National Institutes of Health has withdrawn funding from EcoHealth Alliance, a U.S.-based organization that researches emerging diseases including the coronavirus.
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NPR News: News Brief: Economic Data, Meat Shortage Concerns, Research Funds Pulled
News Brief: Economic Data, Meat Shortage Concerns, Research Funds Pulled
We get a measure of how much damage COVID-19 has done to the economy. President Trump orders meat processors to stay open. And, the government terminates funding for a coronavirus research project.
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We get a measure of how much damage COVID-19 has done to the economy. President Trump orders meat processors to stay open. And, the government terminates funding for a coronavirus research project.
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NPR News: Poll: Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus
Poll: Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 50% say they or someone in their household has lost hours or a job due to the pandemic. They also say their governors are doing a better job it than Trump.
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An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 50% say they or someone in their household has lost hours or a job due to the pandemic. They also say their governors are doing a better job it than Trump.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
NASA to Announce Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 30, to announce the companies selected to develop modern human landing systems (HLS) that will carry the first woman and next man to the surface of the Moon by 2024 and develop sustainable lunar exploration by the end of the decade.
April 28, 2020
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NPR News: San Francisco Enlists A Key Latino Neighborhood In Coronavirus Testing
San Francisco Enlists A Key Latino Neighborhood In Coronavirus Testing
To get better data this week on a hard-hit community, the public health department and researchers are offering free testing for everyone over age 4 in a broad swath of the Mission District.
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To get better data this week on a hard-hit community, the public health department and researchers are offering free testing for everyone over age 4 in a broad swath of the Mission District.
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NPR News: San Francisco Enlists A Key Latino Neighborhood In Coronavirus Testing
San Francisco Enlists A Key Latino Neighborhood In Coronavirus Testing
To get better data this week on a hard-hit community, the public health department and researchers are offering free testing for everyone over age 4 in a broad swath of the Mission District.
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To get better data this week on a hard-hit community, the public health department and researchers are offering free testing for everyone over age 4 in a broad swath of the Mission District.
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NPR News: Pence Says His Earlier Comments About Testing Were Misunderstood
Pence Says His Earlier Comments About Testing Were Misunderstood
At issue: test distribution versus test completion. The vice president said his earlier comments about 4 million tests referred to test distribution.
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At issue: test distribution versus test completion. The vice president said his earlier comments about 4 million tests referred to test distribution.
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NPR News: What To Do When People Don't Practice Social Distancing
What To Do When People Don't Practice Social Distancing
Some people stand too close, or jog without masks, or go so far in their defiance as to throw "coronavirus parties." What should you do if you see people who are not maintaining social distance?
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Some people stand too close, or jog without masks, or go so far in their defiance as to throw "coronavirus parties." What should you do if you see people who are not maintaining social distance?
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NPR News: Pence Trips Show Challenges Of Returning To Political Normal
Pence Trips Show Challenges Of Returning To Political Normal
Vice President Pence is road-testing the political and logistical hurdles the White House faces as it looks to try to return to some kind of new political normal.
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Vice President Pence is road-testing the political and logistical hurdles the White House faces as it looks to try to return to some kind of new political normal.
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Monday, April 27, 2020
NPR News: CDC Adds 6 Symptoms To Its COVID-19 List
CDC Adds 6 Symptoms To Its COVID-19 List
The Centers for Disease Control now recognizes chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell as symptoms of the disease.
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The Centers for Disease Control now recognizes chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell as symptoms of the disease.
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NPR News: Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis
Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is an example of when Americans want competence from their government at all levels and need to be able to trust their leaders.
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The coronavirus pandemic is an example of when Americans want competence from their government at all levels and need to be able to trust their leaders.
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Saturday, April 25, 2020
NASA Administrator Statement on Passing of Former Administrator James Beggs
Statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of the agency’s sixth administrator, James Beggs, on April 23.
April 25, 2020
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NPR News: What It Takes To Be A Contact Tracer
What It Takes To Be A Contact Tracer
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Welch, the director of partnerships & operations for Massachusetts' COVID-19 response at Partners In Health, about their contact tracing program and training.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Welch, the director of partnerships & operations for Massachusetts' COVID-19 response at Partners In Health, about their contact tracing program and training.
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NPR News: 'Why We Swim' Looks For Answers In People And Places Across The Globe
'Why We Swim' Looks For Answers In People And Places Across The Globe
Author Bonnie Tsui reminds us that humankind once sprang from — and still seeks — water. "Even if we can't get in the water right now," she says, "the ocean will be waiting for us."
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Author Bonnie Tsui reminds us that humankind once sprang from — and still seeks — water. "Even if we can't get in the water right now," she says, "the ocean will be waiting for us."
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NPR News: L.A. Reaches Legal Settlement With Company For "False Advertising" Of COVID-19 Test
L.A. Reaches Legal Settlement With Company For "False Advertising" Of COVID-19 Test
The Los Angeles city attorney reached a settlement with RootMD over sales of "at-home Covid-19 exposure and immunity tests." The city attorney alleged RootMD violated food and drug regulations.
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The Los Angeles city attorney reached a settlement with RootMD over sales of "at-home Covid-19 exposure and immunity tests." The city attorney alleged RootMD violated food and drug regulations.
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Friday, April 24, 2020
NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Does A Bigger Dose Make You Sicker? Can You Go To The Dentist?
Coronavirus FAQs: Does A Bigger Dose Make You Sicker? Can You Go To The Dentist?
We also discuss the phenomenon of symptom-free cases — how many are there, do we know how much of a role they play in spreading the virus?
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We also discuss the phenomenon of symptom-free cases — how many are there, do we know how much of a role they play in spreading the virus?
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: President Signs Bill, Clarifies Disinfectant Suggestion
Coronavirus Updates: President Signs Bill, Clarifies Disinfectant Suggestion
Thursday night's coronavirus task force briefing included preliminary research on how the virus responds to sunlight and heat. NPR's science and White House correspondents contextualize those claims.
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Thursday night's coronavirus task force briefing included preliminary research on how the virus responds to sunlight and heat. NPR's science and White House correspondents contextualize those claims.
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NPR News: Susan Pinker: What Makes Social Connection So Vital To Our Well-Being?
Susan Pinker: What Makes Social Connection So Vital To Our Well-Being?
Psychologist Susan Pinker explains why face-to-face connection is a human necessity. But during this period of isolation, she says some ways of connecting online are better substitutes than others.
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Psychologist Susan Pinker explains why face-to-face connection is a human necessity. But during this period of isolation, she says some ways of connecting online are better substitutes than others.
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NPR News: Why The Warning That Coronavirus Was On The Move In U.S. Cities Came So Late
Why The Warning That Coronavirus Was On The Move In U.S. Cities Came So Late
U.S. health officials said equipping six cities with extra testing would pick up under-the-radar viral spread. But an NPR investigation finds conflicts and shortages caused painful delays.
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U.S. health officials said equipping six cities with extra testing would pick up under-the-radar viral spread. But an NPR investigation finds conflicts and shortages caused painful delays.
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NPR News: Why The Warning That Coronavirus Was On The Move In U.S. Cities Came So Late
Why The Warning That Coronavirus Was On The Move In U.S. Cities Came So Late
U.S. health officials said equipping six cities with extra testing would pick up under-the-radar viral spread. But an NPR investigation finds conflicts and shortages caused painful delays.
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U.S. health officials said equipping six cities with extra testing would pick up under-the-radar viral spread. But an NPR investigation finds conflicts and shortages caused painful delays.
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Thursday, April 23, 2020
NASA Contributes Expertise, Ingenuity to COVID-19 Fight
NASA has joined the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) with efforts underway across the country to augment the national response, a few of which were highlighted in a media briefing today.
April 23, 2020
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: The Latest Unemployment Data In The U.S.
Coronavirus Updates: The Latest Unemployment Data In The U.S.
In the last month, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the jobs of one in six workers in the United States. NPR economic, science and congressional correspondents discuss the latest coronavirus news.
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In the last month, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the jobs of one in six workers in the United States. NPR economic, science and congressional correspondents discuss the latest coronavirus news.
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NPR News: VIDEO: Six Tips For Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping
VIDEO: Six Tips For Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping
Coronavirus got you nervous about grocery shopping? We talked to scientists for their advice about how to stay safe at the store — and when handling food back home.
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Coronavirus got you nervous about grocery shopping? We talked to scientists for their advice about how to stay safe at the store — and when handling food back home.
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NASA to Host Media Call Today on Contributions to COVID-19 National Response
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and other agency leaders and experts will host a media video conference at 5 p.m. EDT, today, Thursday, April 23, to discuss how the agency is channeling its expertise and ingenuity to help the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).
April 23, 2020
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NASA Interns to Speak with NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
Students participating in NASA internships will have an opportunity next week to talk with a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
April 23, 2020
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NPR News: Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident
Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident
The Trump Administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.
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The Trump Administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.
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NPR News: Trump Didn't See It Coming: Coronavirus Deaths Increased Tenfold This Month
Trump Didn't See It Coming: Coronavirus Deaths Increased Tenfold This Month
A month ago, President Trump went on Fox and downplayed the potential lethality of the novel coronavirus and compared it to the seasonal flu.
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A month ago, President Trump went on Fox and downplayed the potential lethality of the novel coronavirus and compared it to the seasonal flu.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
NPR News: Letter: 20 Attorneys General Want Rules On Gay Men Blood Donors Eased
Letter: 20 Attorneys General Want Rules On Gay Men Blood Donors Eased
With the nation's blood supply in shortage due to the coronavirus, the FDA recently eased restrictions on gay men donating blood. The letter argues those new rules are still too restrictive.
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With the nation's blood supply in shortage due to the coronavirus, the FDA recently eased restrictions on gay men donating blood. The letter argues those new rules are still too restrictive.
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NPR News: Scientists Debunk Lab Accident Theory Of Pandemic Emergence
Scientists Debunk Lab Accident Theory Of Pandemic Emergence
Scientists dismiss the idea that the coronavirus pandemic was caused by the accident in a lab. They believe the close interactions of people with wildlife worldwide are a far more likely culprit.
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Scientists dismiss the idea that the coronavirus pandemic was caused by the accident in a lab. They believe the close interactions of people with wildlife worldwide are a far more likely culprit.
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NPR News: So Your Sourdough Starter Failed? That's OK, Science Needs It
So Your Sourdough Starter Failed? That's OK, Science Needs It
The Wild Sourdough Project is studying how different regions and flours influence a sourdough starter's composition and aroma.
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The Wild Sourdough Project is studying how different regions and flours influence a sourdough starter's composition and aroma.
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NPR News: This Earth Day Is Like No Other. Here's How To Grieve And Stay Engaged
This Earth Day Is Like No Other. Here's How To Grieve And Stay Engaged
Behind fears over the coronavirus pandemic, lies an even deeper worry about the fate of our planet. Here are tools to process these feelings and find the courage to face the future.
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Behind fears over the coronavirus pandemic, lies an even deeper worry about the fate of our planet. Here are tools to process these feelings and find the courage to face the future.
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NPR News: Did Heavy Rain Cause Hawaii's Historic Volcanic Eruption?
Did Heavy Rain Cause Hawaii's Historic Volcanic Eruption?
Extreme rainfall might set off volcanoes that are ready to blow. A pair of scientists think that's what happened at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano in 2018, though some volcanologists are doubtful.
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Extreme rainfall might set off volcanoes that are ready to blow. A pair of scientists think that's what happened at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano in 2018, though some volcanologists are doubtful.
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NPR News: Adding A Nylon Stocking Layer Could Boost Protection From Cloth Masks, Study Finds
Adding A Nylon Stocking Layer Could Boost Protection From Cloth Masks, Study Finds
Scientists who tested a variety of cloth face masks found that a nylon overlay significantly boosted how well they work. Researchers not involved in the study praised the finding.
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Scientists who tested a variety of cloth face masks found that a nylon overlay significantly boosted how well they work. Researchers not involved in the study praised the finding.
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NPR News: Did Heavy Rain Cause Hawaii's Historic Volcanic Eruption?
Did Heavy Rain Cause Hawaii's Historic Volcanic Eruption?
Extreme rainfall might set off volcanoes that are ready to blow. A pair of scientists think that's what happened at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano in 2018, though some volcanologists are doubtful.
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Extreme rainfall might set off volcanoes that are ready to blow. A pair of scientists think that's what happened at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano in 2018, though some volcanologists are doubtful.
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NPR News: Earth Day At 50: Climate Activists Go Digital Amid Pandemic Shutdown
Earth Day At 50: Climate Activists Go Digital Amid Pandemic Shutdown
Climate change activists had planned three days of protests and other events for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But with the coronavirus pandemic, they will be virtual.
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Climate change activists had planned three days of protests and other events for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But with the coronavirus pandemic, they will be virtual.
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NPR News: How Do You Do Contract Tracing? Poor Countries Have Plenty Of Advice
How Do You Do Contract Tracing? Poor Countries Have Plenty Of Advice
As parts of the U.S. aim to move out of lockdown, a key tool to contain coronavirus cases will be contact tracing. It's something health workers in low-income countries have lots of experience with.
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As parts of the U.S. aim to move out of lockdown, a key tool to contain coronavirus cases will be contact tracing. It's something health workers in low-income countries have lots of experience with.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
NPR News: NIH Panel Recommends Against Drug Combination Trump Has Promoted For COVID-19
NIH Panel Recommends Against Drug Combination Trump Has Promoted For COVID-19
A panel convened by the agency run by Dr. Anthony Fauci is recommending against doctors using a combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin because of potential toxicities.
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A panel convened by the agency run by Dr. Anthony Fauci is recommending against doctors using a combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin because of potential toxicities.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The U.S. Response
Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The U.S. Response
NPR economics, science and politics correspondents relay the latest in the response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States.
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NPR economics, science and politics correspondents relay the latest in the response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States.
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NPR News: NPR Analysis Of COVID-19 Deaths At New York Nursing Homes
NPR Analysis Of COVID-19 Deaths At New York Nursing Homes
There's one thing that distinguishes the nursing homes that have reported the highest number of deaths: It's not the quality of the nursing home, but the percentage of people of color who live there.
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There's one thing that distinguishes the nursing homes that have reported the highest number of deaths: It's not the quality of the nursing home, but the percentage of people of color who live there.
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NPR News: Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test
Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test
New research suggests the Abbott ID NOW test, which produces results in less than 15 minutes, is the most likely among common tests to reassure people they are not infected when they really are.
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New research suggests the Abbott ID NOW test, which produces results in less than 15 minutes, is the most likely among common tests to reassure people they are not infected when they really are.
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NPR News: Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test
Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test
New research suggests the Abbott ID NOW test, which produces results in less than 15 minutes, is the most likely among common tests to reassure people they are not infected when they really are.
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New research suggests the Abbott ID NOW test, which produces results in less than 15 minutes, is the most likely among common tests to reassure people they are not infected when they really are.
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Monday, April 20, 2020
NPR News: Climate Change Undercuts Air Pollution Improvements
Climate Change Undercuts Air Pollution Improvements
More Americans are breathing unhealthy air, even though overall air pollution has decreased in recent decades. In the tug-of-war between air regulations and climate change, global warming is winning.
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More Americans are breathing unhealthy air, even though overall air pollution has decreased in recent decades. In the tug-of-war between air regulations and climate change, global warming is winning.
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NASA Television to Air Space Station Cargo Ship Launch, Docking
NASA Television will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Russian cargo spacecraft delivering almost three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the International Space Station beginning at 9:30 p.m. EDT Friday, April 24.
April 20, 2020
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The United States
Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The United States
NPR political and science correspondents break down the latest in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
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NPR political and science correspondents break down the latest in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
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NPR News: Study Links Racial Prejudices And Coronavirus Outbreaks
Study Links Racial Prejudices And Coronavirus Outbreaks
How might a pandemic affect racial prejudice? A new study finds that living in a region with higher infectious disease rates is linked to greater racial prejudice.
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How might a pandemic affect racial prejudice? A new study finds that living in a region with higher infectious disease rates is linked to greater racial prejudice.
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NPR News: Study Links Racial Prejudices And Coronavirus Outbreaks
Study Links Racial Prejudices And Coronavirus Outbreaks
How might a pandemic affect racial prejudice? A new study finds that living in a region with higher infectious disease rates is linked to greater racial prejudice.
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How might a pandemic affect racial prejudice? A new study finds that living in a region with higher infectious disease rates is linked to greater racial prejudice.
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NASA to Host Preview Briefings, Interviews for First Crew Launch with SpaceX
With the first mission to return human spaceflight launches to American soil now targeted to lift off May 27, NASA will highlight the historic flight with a series of news conferences Friday, May 1, that will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.
April 20, 2020
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NPR News: Trump Often Picks Fights With Governors, But Americans Like Them More
Trump Often Picks Fights With Governors, But Americans Like Them More
President Trump is passing the buck on testing and plans to "reopen" states, and many of governors don't like it.
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President Trump is passing the buck on testing and plans to "reopen" states, and many of governors don't like it.
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NPR News: 10 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Industry Says It's Better Prepared
10 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Industry Says It's Better Prepared
The offshore drilling industry now has equipment on standby to respond to a similar emergency. But critics says stronger regulation is still needed to prevent another massive oil spill.
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The offshore drilling industry now has equipment on standby to respond to a similar emergency. But critics says stronger regulation is still needed to prevent another massive oil spill.
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
NPR News: Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For Earth Day
Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For Earth Day
Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.
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Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day
Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day
Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.
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Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.
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NPR News: Ever Wonder 'What It's Like To Be A Bird'? David Allen Sibley Has Some Answers
Ever Wonder 'What It's Like To Be A Bird'? David Allen Sibley Has Some Answers
David Allen Sibley's name is synonymous with his bird field guides. In researching this volume, he became convinced of something new: Birds make complex decisions and experience emotions.
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David Allen Sibley's name is synonymous with his bird field guides. In researching this volume, he became convinced of something new: Birds make complex decisions and experience emotions.
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Saturday, April 18, 2020
NPR News: The Killer At Home: House Cats Have More Impact On Local Wildlife Than Wild Predators
The Killer At Home: House Cats Have More Impact On Local Wildlife Than Wild Predators
They may look cute and fluffy, and they don't go far, but cats are deadly stalkers who rule concentrated areas of their neighborhoods.
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They may look cute and fluffy, and they don't go far, but cats are deadly stalkers who rule concentrated areas of their neighborhoods.
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Friday, April 17, 2020
NPR News: Learning Lessons From Inspiration, Despite Complexity, In 'Why Fish Don't Exist'
Learning Lessons From Inspiration, Despite Complexity, In 'Why Fish Don't Exist'
Former NPR journalist Lulu Miller was inspired by a scientist who started again when his life's work was destroyed. Now, she writes about what she can take from his story, even when it's not all good.
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Former NPR journalist Lulu Miller was inspired by a scientist who started again when his life's work was destroyed. Now, she writes about what she can take from his story, even when it's not all good.
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NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Can Sunlight Kill The Virus? How Risky Is An Elevator Ride?
Coronavirus FAQs: Can Sunlight Kill The Virus? How Risky Is An Elevator Ride?
In this week's installment, we also look at how to handle that inevitable moment — you need a plumber or electrician or another repairperson to come to your home.
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In this week's installment, we also look at how to handle that inevitable moment — you need a plumber or electrician or another repairperson to come to your home.
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NPR News: Scientists Try To Speed COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Scientists Try To Speed COVID-19 Vaccine Development
A year to develop a COVID-19 vaccine may seem like a long time, but it typically takes longer. We examine how vaccines are developed, and how researchers are trying to speed things up.
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A year to develop a COVID-19 vaccine may seem like a long time, but it typically takes longer. We examine how vaccines are developed, and how researchers are trying to speed things up.
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NPR News: Scientists Try To Speed COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Scientists Try To Speed COVID-19 Vaccine Development
A year to develop a COVID-19 vaccine may seem like a long time, but it typically takes longer. We examine how vaccines are developed, and how researchers are trying to speed things up.
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A year to develop a COVID-19 vaccine may seem like a long time, but it typically takes longer. We examine how vaccines are developed, and how researchers are trying to speed things up.
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NPR News: CRISPR And Spit Might Be Keys To Faster, Cheaper, Easier Tests For The Coronavirus
CRISPR And Spit Might Be Keys To Faster, Cheaper, Easier Tests For The Coronavirus
Researchers are racing to develop quick, home-based tests for the virus that could deliver test results in minutes. None do that yet, but several under development hold promise, scientists say.
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Researchers are racing to develop quick, home-based tests for the virus that could deliver test results in minutes. None do that yet, but several under development hold promise, scientists say.
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NPR News: Examining Trump's COVID-19 Rhetoric Against Factual Evidence
Examining Trump's COVID-19 Rhetoric Against Factual Evidence
President Trump is ready to reopen America — at least the parts where coronavirus is less of a problem. How has his rhetoric throughout the crisis matched with the reality on the ground?
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President Trump is ready to reopen America — at least the parts where coronavirus is less of a problem. How has his rhetoric throughout the crisis matched with the reality on the ground?
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NPR News: Deep Sea Squid Communicate by Glowing Like E-Readers
Deep Sea Squid Communicate by Glowing Like E-Readers
By making their bodies glow, Humboldt squid illuminate the changing patterns on their bodies to communicate in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
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By making their bodies glow, Humboldt squid illuminate the changing patterns on their bodies to communicate in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
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NPR News: CRISPR And Spit Might Be Keys To Faster, Cheaper, Easier Tests For The Coronavirus
CRISPR And Spit Might Be Keys To Faster, Cheaper, Easier Tests For The Coronavirus
Researchers are racing to develop quick, home-based tests for the virus that could deliver test results in minutes. None do that yet, but several under development hold promise, scientists say.
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Researchers are racing to develop quick, home-based tests for the virus that could deliver test results in minutes. None do that yet, but several under development hold promise, scientists say.
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NASA Astronauts Meir, Morgan, Crewmate Skripochka Return from Space Station
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan returned to Earth Friday, along with Soyuz Commander Oleg Skripochka of the Russian space agency Roscosmos.
April 17, 2020
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
NPR News: Long Before COVID-19, Dr. Tony Fauci 'Changed Medicine In America Forever'
Long Before COVID-19, Dr. Tony Fauci 'Changed Medicine In America Forever'
New Yorker writer Michael Specter covered Fauci's early work in the AIDS epidemic. "He's always taken an open-minded approach to the problems," Specter says of the infectious-disease expert.
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New Yorker writer Michael Specter covered Fauci's early work in the AIDS epidemic. "He's always taken an open-minded approach to the problems," Specter says of the infectious-disease expert.
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NPR News: San Francisco Ramps Up Back-To-Basics Contact Tracing To Stop COVID-19
San Francisco Ramps Up Back-To-Basics Contact Tracing To Stop COVID-19
Citing concerns about privacy and civil liberties, the city's not relying on a smartphone app to track cases. Instead, it's recruiting public health staff, librarians and med students to make calls.
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Citing concerns about privacy and civil liberties, the city's not relying on a smartphone app to track cases. Instead, it's recruiting public health staff, librarians and med students to make calls.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
NPR News: Trump, Republicans Are "Exploiting" Coronavirus to Ban Abortion, New Ad Alleges
Trump, Republicans Are "Exploiting" Coronavirus to Ban Abortion, New Ad Alleges
A six-figure digital ad buy from the abortion rights group NARAL accuses President Trump and his allies of using the pandemic to restrict abortion.
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A six-figure digital ad buy from the abortion rights group NARAL accuses President Trump and his allies of using the pandemic to restrict abortion.
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NPR News: Bring Home The Tarantulas? As Research Halts, Scientists Face Difficult Decisions
Bring Home The Tarantulas? As Research Halts, Scientists Face Difficult Decisions
With research projects on hold due to social distancing guidelines, many scientists are being forced to decide what to do with the creatures that they study.
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With research projects on hold due to social distancing guidelines, many scientists are being forced to decide what to do with the creatures that they study.
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NPR News: Bring Home The Tarantulas? As Research Halts, Scientists Face Difficult Decisions
Bring Home The Tarantulas? As Research Halts, Scientists Face Difficult Decisions
With research projects on hold due to social distancing guidelines, many scientists are being forced to decide what to do with the creatures that they study.
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With research projects on hold due to social distancing guidelines, many scientists are being forced to decide what to do with the creatures that they study.
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Earth-Size, Habitable Zone Planet Found Hidden in Early NASA Kepler Data
A team of transatlantic scientists, using reanalyzed data from NASA’s Kepler space telescope, has discovered an Earth-size exoplanet orbiting in its star's habitable zone, the area around a star where a rocky planet could support liquid water.
April 15, 2020
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