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Dr. Alex Dromerick co-directs the Brain Research Center at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Here he observes Stephen Jones, a policeman who was involved in a motorcycle accident. Becky Lettenberger/NPR hide caption

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Brain Wars: How The Military Is Failing Its Wounded

Military's Brain-Testing Program A Debacle

12 min

Military's Brain-Testing Program A Debacle

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Researchers at the window testing facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are developing nanocrystal technology. When activated by a small electrical current, it would allow light but not heat through. Courtesy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hide caption

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All Tech Considered

Warmth In Winter: Smart Windows To Let Heat In

4 min

Warmth In Winter: Smart Windows To Let Heat In

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Ken Russell (1927-2011) accepts a BAFTA in 1969 for creative contribution to television. Central Press/Getty Images hide caption

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Obituaries

Controversial Film Director Ken Russell Dies

4 min

Controversial Film Director Ken Russell Dies

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Sobhi Saleh (right), a senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood and a candidate for parliament, speaks to voters at a polling station in Alexandria, Egypt, on Monday. The Brotherhood is expected to make a strong showing in the polls. Tarek Fawzy/AP hide caption

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Africa

In Egypt's Vote, Islamists Expect Strong Showing

3 min

In Egypt's Vote, Islamists Expect Strong Showing

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Officer Tom Merenda talks to John Fager, one of the dozens of residents living in an assisted-living facility in Cannon Point. Kenny Malone for NPR hide caption

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National

In Florida, Mentally Ill Suffer Abuse And Neglect

7 min

In Florida, Mentally Ill Suffer Abuse And Neglect

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Cass Sunstein is the director of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. A new study finds that the office has altered more federal regulations under President Obama than it did under George W. Bush. AP hide caption

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Politics

Obama Office Alters More Federal Rules Than Bush

6 min

Obama Office Alters More Federal Rules Than Bush

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