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Monday

Animals

Magpies' unexpected reaction to GPS trackers may have revealed altruism in the birds

Researchers tried to attach tracking devices to magpies for a study. But the magpies helped each other to remove them — a possible sign, the scientists say, of altruism in the birds.

Magpies' unexpected reaction to GPS trackers may have revealed altruism in the birds

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Research News

The time of year the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit explains why some species survived

The asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs hit in spring the northern hemisphere, a new study suggests. Scientists say animals in the different hemispheres may have fared differently after the event.

The time of year the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit explains why some species survived

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Climate

Some effects of climate change are irreversible, but there's still hope

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with earth scientist Brian O'Neill about a new major United Nations report on climate change.

Some effects of climate change are irreversible, but there's still hope

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Thursday

The strategy behind Russia's sarcastic tone toward the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a joint press conference with the German chancellor following their meeting over Ukraine security last Tuesday. Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

The strategy behind Russia's sarcastic tone toward the West

Sarcasm isn't a typical approach to diplomacy, but it is one that Russia often takes. While it may seem humorous in the moment, the larger strategy affects how people view the conflict in Ukraine.

The strategy behind Russia's sarcastic tone toward the West

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Wednesday

A.I. has mastered 'Gran Turismo' — and one autonomous car designer is taking note

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Science

A.I. has mastered 'Gran Turismo' — and one autonomous car designer is taking note

A new artificial intelligence program has beaten the world's best players in the popular PlayStation racing game Gran Turismo Sport. But the impact could be felt far beyond that.

A.I. has mastered 'Gran Turismo' — and one autonomous car designer is taking note

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Friday

Elephant tusk DNA can expose poaching networks, new analysis finds

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Animals

Elephant tusk DNA can expose poaching networks, new analysis finds

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a way of using DNA from elephant tusks to solve poaching mysteries and bring animal traffickers to justice.

Elephant tusk DNA can expose poaching networks, new analysis finds

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Friday

The Superb Owl is back, and the crowd goes wild

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Super Bowl 2022: Rams vs. Bengals

The Superb Owl is back, and the crowd goes wild

This Sunday, football fans will choose sides in Super Bowl 56. But while much of the country is preoccupied with football, many others will spend the day rooting for another team: the owls.

The Superb Owl is back, and the crowd goes wild

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Technology

Artificial intelligence beats top human players in popular racing game

Scientists pitted an artificial intelligence driver against real human gamers in the PlayStation driving game Gran Turismo. The AI driver beat them all.

Artificial intelligence beats top human players in popular racing game

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Pop Culture

This Super Bowl Sunday, it's the Bengals and Rams... and owls?

Every year around the time of the Super Bowl, birding enthusiasts celebrate a different phenomenon with the same "#superbowl" hashtag: the Superb Owl.

This Super Bowl Sunday, it's the Bengals and Rams... and owls?

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Wednesday

The Americas

Teachers in Puerto Rico protest for better wages and pensions

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with Jose Cintron, a middle school teacher in Puerto Rico, about the teachers' ongoing strikes to demand better wages and pensions.

Teachers in Puerto Rico protest for better wages and pensions

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Tuesday

How to build a fire inside, according to Neanderthals

Researchers explore how Neanderthals used fires inside caves. De Lumley, M. A. néandertalisation, CNRS éditions/Tel Aviv University hide caption

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Research News

How to build a fire inside, according to Neanderthals

Early humans seemed to strike the perfect balance in situating their hearths in the cave, preserving ample sitting and cooking space while avoiding the worst effects of smoke.

How to build a fire inside, according to Neanderthals

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Friday

Research News

Building a fire in a cave is not easy — early humans figured out how

Early humans seemed to strike the perfect balance in situating their hearths in the cave, preserving ample sitting and cooking space while avoiding the worst effects of smoke.

Building a fire in a cave is not easy — early humans figured out how

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World

U.S. diplomat talks path forward with Russia

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Carpenter, who represents the U.S. at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, on the threat that the European continent could be plunged into war.

U.S. diplomat talks path forward with Russia

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Thursday

Media

7 years later, parents of missing Ayotzinapa students are still searching for answers

NPR's Tamara Keith talks with Reveal reporter Anayansi Diaz-Cortes about the podcast After Ayotzinapa. The show digs into the 2014 disappearance of a group of young men at a rural Mexican college.

7 years later, parents of missing Ayotzinapa students are still searching for answers

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Wednesday

Health

This is how the White House plans to cut the death rate of cancer in 25 years

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Eric Lander, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, on the Biden administration's plan to cut the cancer death rate by 50% in 25 years.

This is how the White House plans to cut the death rate of cancer in 25 years

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