Musician Toumani Diabaté of Mali and his 21-string kora, photographed at WOMAD — the World of Music, Arts and Dance festival held yearly in the United Kingdom. Diabaté died on …
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A protein called Reelin may help protect brains against aging and Alzheimer’s : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA key protein called Reelin may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease, according to a growing body of research. GSO Images/The Image Bank/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption GSO Images/The Image …
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Sports authorities face ethical and scientific questions about sex testing : Embedded : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEpisode 5: A battle over science and ethics unfolds. World Athletics releases and then tweaks multiple policies impacting DSD athletes, while critics cry foul. In this episode, World Athletics doubles …
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These solemn photos show what it's like to come home after a formidable flood
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn this era of climate change, dramatic floods are everywhere. Photographer Gideon Mendel has made it his mission to show the aftermath. training his camera on flood people flooded out …
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The Biden administration is wrapping up negotiations to lower prescription drug prices : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe first price negotiations between Medicare and drug companies has been underway since February. What do we know about how it’s going? SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The Biden administration is now …
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How do you stay cool without air conditioning? : Goats and Soda : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHappy dog days of summer, readers! Heat waves continue and worsen in parts of the world, and temperature records have been breaking all season. Beating the heat is on many …
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Wildfire smoke is extra risky for some. How to protect your health : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAir quality in Denver was badly affected by wildfire smoke from blazes in Oregon and provinces of western Canada on July 24, 2024. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David …
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Caster Semenya and the origins of modern-day sex testing in sports : Embedded : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEpisode 4: In 2009, South African sprinter Caster Semenya won gold at the World Championships. But instead of a celebration, she endured endless speculation about her body, her biology, and …
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Polio virus detected in Gaza wastewater raises public health concerns
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe territory hasn’t had any polio cases for 25 years but this suggests the virus is spreading. Polio experts are scrambling to figure out the origins and whether or not …
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An emergency coordinator from Doctors Without Borders has seen crises around the world but says she’s never seen anything like this. A new report from the aid group underscores her …