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Friday

Space

New images shed light on the supermassive blackhole at the center of the Milky Way

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with astronomer Sara Issaoun about the latest image of the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

New images shed light on the supermassive blackhole at the center of the Milky Way

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Thursday

Europe

After a year in Russian detention, WSJ reporter's sister still fights for his release

This Friday marks a year since Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security forces. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with his sister about how he's doing.

After a year in Russian detention, WSJ reporter's sister still fights for his release

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Friday

Obituaries

Remembering Frans de Waal, who studied empathy and emotion in primates

The primatologist Frans de Waal, who explored empathy and emotion in bonobos and chimps, died last week at 75. His colleague Sarah Brosnan remembers his legacy as both a scientist and friend.

Remembering Frans de Waal, who studied empathy and emotion in primates

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Wednesday

National

U.S. Commerce secretary says $8.5B Intel grant is a national security and economy win

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo about the CHIPS act and the $8.5 billion grant awarded to Intel to help build semiconductor chip factories.

U.S. Commerce secretary says $8.5B Intel grant is a national security and economy win

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Monday

Technology

How Nvidia dominated the AI chip market

The chip designer Nvidia is now worth more than Amazon, Meta and Alphabet. New Yorker contributor Stephen Witt talks about how Nvidia cornered the market for the chips fueling artificial intelligence.

How Nvidia dominated the AI chip market

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Friday

Culture

How Berlin's legendary techno scene has become recognized by UNESCO

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Der Spiegel journalist Tobias Rapp about Berlin's techno culture, the significance of which has been nationally recognized by Germany's UNESCO commission.

How Berlin's legendary techno scene has become recognized by UNESCO

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'Games made by soulless machines': Tech sparks debate over AI stories in video games

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Gaming

'Games made by soulless machines': Tech sparks debate over AI stories in video games

Is the future of artificial intelligence in video games playing out in a cyberpunk ramen bar? Tech companies would like you to think so, but game writers aren't so sure.

'Games made by soulless machines': Tech sparks debate over AI stories in video games

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Thursday

Author Interviews

Daniel Lewis explored the roles of different trees play his new book, 'Twelve Trees'

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer Daniel Lewis about his new book, Twelve Trees, which zeroes in on a different tree species in each chapter.

Daniel Lewis explored the roles of different trees play his new book, 'Twelve Trees'

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Wednesday

This Maryland senator says a law could allow Biden to push for more aid in Gaza

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This Maryland senator says a law could allow Biden to push for more aid in Gaza

Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, visited the Rafah border crossing back in January, and has been raising concerns ever since that Israel is obstructing the flow of vital supplies.

This Maryland senator says a law could allow Biden to push for more aid in Gaza

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Tuesday

Politics

What can Viktor Orbán's rise as a conservative superstar teach Trump?

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán met with former President Trump at Mar-a-Lago earlier in March. Former Hungarian MP Zsuzsanna Szelényi talks about Orbán's influence on conservatives in America.

What can Viktor Orbán's rise as a conservative superstar teach Trump?

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Monday

Politics

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says Biden could pressure Israel to let more aid through

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen recently spoke out about a law that the U.S. could use to get more aid to people in Gaza. He talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about what the law is and what it means.

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says Biden could pressure Israel to let more aid through

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Friday

Space

Nearly all of Uranus' 27 moons have Shakespearean names. What'll this one be called?

Scientists have found a 28th moon around Uranus. In keeping with tradition, they plan to name it after a Shakespearean character. Scholar Michael Dobson weighs in on the suggested name, "Violenta."

Nearly all of Uranus' 27 moons have Shakespearean names. What'll this one be called?

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Wednesday

Business

Car washes are proliferating across the U.S. Here's why

Car washes are popping up everywhere in the United States. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bloomberg contributor Patrick Sisson about what's fueling their growth.

Car washes are proliferating across the U.S. Here's why

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Monday

Technology

How some companies hope to bring China's livestream shopping trend to the U.S.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to reporter Caiwei Chen about the booming livestream shopping trend in China, and how Chinese companies and TikTok are training American influencers to sell on livestreams too.

How some companies hope to bring China's livestream shopping trend to the U.S.

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Friday

Research News

Scientists have new details on an Antarctic glacier crucial to future sea level rise

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with glaciologist Ted Scambos about the conclusion of a multi-year study of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, the "plug" holding back a formidable amount of ice.

Scientists have new details on an Antarctic glacier crucial to future sea level rise

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