Chủ Nhật, 31 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: How A Cosmic Collision Sparked A Native American Translator's Labor Of Love

How A Cosmic Collision Sparked A Native American Translator's Labor Of Love
On April 1, astronomers will start two huge machines and continue hunting for ripples in space-time. One scientist gets his mom to translate news of each discovery into her native language, Blackfoot.

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Category Health & Science

Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 3, 2019

How Pain Tolerance and Anxiety Seem to Be Connected


An article about the case of a woman who feels little pain or anxiety raised many questions, such as: Do low-anxiety people seem to feel less pain?
By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2I2aa0S
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Anxiety and Stress, Emotions, Genetics and Heredity
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Opinion: Remembering Pilot Michel Bacos, Hero Of The 1976 Entebbe Hijacking

Opinion: Remembering Pilot Michel Bacos, Hero Of The 1976 Entebbe Hijacking
Remembering Michel Bacos, a French pilot who served in World War II and bravely remained behind with Jewish passengers when his 1976 commercial flight was hijacked by Palestinian and German terrorists

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Hotel Review: The Revolution Hotel, Boston


A budget hotel is long on camaraderie and short on creature comforts.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Budget Travel
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Celebrating ‘Platinum Week’ in Japan


An unprecedented 10-day holiday period offers visitors a once-in-a-generation travel opportunity.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Holidays and Special Occasions
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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: Pope Issues New Edict Requiring Vatican Officials To Report Sex Abuse Allegations

Pope Issues New Edict Requiring Vatican Officials To Report Sex Abuse Allegations
Applicable only to Vatican personnel and diplomats around the world, it is the first unified policy for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.

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Religion
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Where There’s Rarely a Doctor in the House: Assisted Living


As residents become older and more frail, some facilities are bringing in doctors and nurses instead of relying on 911.
By PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Oz8QDH
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Elderly, Nursing Homes, Retirement Communities and Assisted Living, Emergency Medical Treatment
Source The New York Times
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Fasten Your Seatbelt and Keep Your Hands to Yourself


As more accounts of sexual violations on airplanes come to light, more women are sharing their experiences and taking action to make flights safer.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Women and Girls
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NPR News: Deep Brain Stimulation: Remote Control Brain

Deep Brain Stimulation: Remote Control Brain
We have the story of one woman who is taking part in an experiment on deep brain stimulation.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 29, 2019 at 04:06PM
Category Health & Science

Copenhagen’s Latest Draw? An Abandoned Shipyard


Refshaleoen, a once-forlorn area in the city’s northeastern docklands, is the place to be for creative start-ups.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
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Airline Booking Hacks: What Works, and What Might Get You in Trouble


Finding the lowest airfare has become a favorite frugal pastime, and there are websites to help you nail down cheap fares. Some strategies, however, are dicey.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Budget Travel, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Airlines and Airplanes
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Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: Why Did The Pope Refuse To Let Worshippers Kiss His Ring? 'Hygiene'

Why Did The Pope Refuse To Let Worshippers Kiss His Ring? 'Hygiene'
"He wants to avoid the risk of contagion for the people, not for him," Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti told reporters on Thursday.

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NPR News: EPA Science Panel Considering Guidelines That Upend Basic Air Pollution Science

EPA Science Panel Considering Guidelines That Upend Basic Air Pollution Science
Some panel members said they don't agree that breathing sooty air can cause premature death. The panel's draft recommendations to the EPA would change how it assesses the dangers of air pollution.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 29, 2019 at 05:34AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Dozens Of Nonnative Marine Species Have Invaded The Galapagos Islands

Dozens Of Nonnative Marine Species Have Invaded The Galapagos Islands
The number of alien species, likely brought by ship traffic, stunned scientists. And they suspect that the foothold of such creatures may have been underestimated in other tropical habitats, too.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 29, 2019 at 03:52AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Concise But Not Precise; A Few Extra Words Needed For Mueller Report Reporting

Concise But Not Precise; A Few Extra Words Needed For Mueller Report Reporting
The Attorney General has seen the report; reporters haven't.

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NPR News: Opinion: Trump's Recognition Of Israel's Claim To Golan Only Creates New Problems

Opinion: Trump's Recognition Of Israel's Claim To Golan Only Creates New Problems
Aaron David Miller argues that the president's recognition of Israel's sovereignty over an area considered occupied territory by most states will undermine Trump's agenda.

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At Age 71, She Has Never Felt Pain or Anxiety


Scientists discovered a previously unidentified genetic mutation in a Scottish woman. They hope it could lead to the development of new pain treatment.
By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CG3emw
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Genetics and Heredity, Opioids and Opiates, Pain-Relieving Drugs, Anxiety and Stress
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: How Mosquitoes Sniff Out Human Sweat To Find Us

How Mosquitoes Sniff Out Human Sweat To Find Us
Female mosquitoes searching for a meal of blood detect people partly by using a special olfactory receptor to home in on our sweat. The finding could lead to new approaches for better repellents.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 28, 2019 at 10:00PM
Category Health & Science

New York Sues Sackler Family Members and Drug Distributors


The state’s lawsuit offers detail on methods allegedly used to the flood the market with opioids, fueling an epidemic.
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your-feed-science, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Pain-Relieving Drugs, Opioids and Opiates
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: LifeWay Christian Closing Brick-And-Mortar Bookstores

LifeWay Christian Closing Brick-And-Mortar Bookstores
Evangelical Christian book retailer LifeWay is closing its stores by the end of the year. Some lament the stores' end, while others say LifeWay sells too narrow an understanding of Christianity.

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Religion
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NPR News: Can We Overcome Racial Bias? 'Biased' Author Says To Start By Acknowledging It

Can We Overcome Racial Bias? 'Biased' Author Says To Start By Acknowledging It
In her new book, psychology professor Jennifer Eberhardt explores how unconscious racial bias shapes human behavior — and suggests that we examine what situations can trigger racial bias.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 28, 2019 at 08:51PM
Category Health & Science

36 Hours in Rio de Janeiro


A weekend in this ever-surprising Brazilian city might include caipirinhas on the beach; capuchin monkeys on a hike; and music, food and history everywhere.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
By NELL McSHANE WULFHART from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2JNFzXa
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Pack Those Binoculars. It’s Peak Bird-Watching Season.


Hotels and resorts across the country are taking notice of their bird-watching guests, offering educational weekends, watching tours and even full-time birders on staff.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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Thứ Tư, 27 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: Jury Awards $80 Million In Damages In Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Trial

Jury Awards $80 Million In Damages In Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Trial
The verdict represents the second time a jury has decided in favor of a multimillion-dollar damage award after concluding that Roundup caused cancer.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 28, 2019 at 07:31AM
Category Health & Science

Judge Blocks Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients in Arkansas and Kentucky


The ruling is a blow to the Trump administration, which has approved work requirements in eight states and is reviewing applications from eight others.
By ABBY GOODNOUGH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2TEsvTL
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Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicaid
Source The New York Times
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Judge Blocks Work Requirements for Medicaid Recipients in Arkansas and Kentucky


The ruling is a blow to the Trump administration, which has approved work requirements in eight states and is reviewing applications from eight others.
By ABBY GOODNOUGH from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2HLopHP
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Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicaid
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Blech! Brain Science Explains Why You're Not Thirsty For Salt Water

Blech! Brain Science Explains Why You're Not Thirsty For Salt Water
Fresh water quenches thirst almost instantly, but salt water doesn't. New research shows how cells in the gut and on the tongue help the brain keep just the right concentration of salt in our bodies.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 28, 2019 at 03:12AM
Category Health & Science

Mammogram Centers Must Tell Women if They Have Dense Breasts, F.D.A. Proposes


A new rule would require mammogram providers to let women know if they have dense breast tissue, which can hide cancer from X-rays.
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Mammography, Breast Cancer, your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Women On Vatican Magazine Editorial Board Quit En Masse

Women On Vatican Magazine Editorial Board Quit En Masse
The founder and all-female editorial board of a women's magazine for the Vatican have quit. They say they were being delegitimized.

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Religion
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NPR News: News Brief: FAA Head On Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett

News Brief: FAA Head On Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to face sharp questioning as he goes before a Senate committee. Also the latest on Jussie Smollett.

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Religion
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See the World and Make a Difference on a ‘Citizen Science’ Expedition


If you’re passionate about wildlife, earth science or the environment, these tours are for you.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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On a Colorado Ski Trip, Planes, Trains, No Automobiles


Getting to the slopes without driving was the dream. The Winter Park Express from Denver made it (almost) possible.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Skiing, Transit Systems
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Thứ Ba, 26 tháng 3, 2019

Traveling the World, While Looking Over Her Shoulder


The number of women traveling the world solo is skyrocketing — but a dark cloud of gender-based violence hangs over their acts of independence.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Women and Girls, Travel and Vacations, Sex Crimes, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
By MAYA SALAM from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2WvKX2V
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What Happens if Obamacare Is Struck Down?


The Affordable Care Act touches the lives of most Americans. Some 21 million could lose health insurance if the Trump administration were to succeed in having the law ruled unconstitutional.
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Health Insurance and Managed Care, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010), your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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Safety Tips for the Solo Female Traveler


No woman is responsible for harassment or any other violent act against her. But here are some tips from experienced travelers and government agencies on how to travel as safely as possible.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Women and Girls
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NPR News: VIDEO: Head Lice Up Close, And All Too Personal

VIDEO: Head Lice Up Close, And All Too Personal
Claws of the louse that afflicts human scalps fit neatly around a single human hair. Louse eggs stick to hair shafts with a sort of glue. Maybe the best remedy for you and the kids? Comb, baby, comb.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 26, 2019 at 08:10PM
Category Health & Science

Purdue Pharma Will Settle Major Opioid Lawsuit


The Oklahoma attorney general will announce details Tuesday afternoon. A trial of other opioid manufacturers is still scheduled to proceed.
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your-feed-science, Opioids and Opiates, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Attorneys General, OxyContin (Drug)
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NPR News: Trump Administration Flips Switch On Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

Trump Administration Flips Switch On Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
The Trump administration wants to reverse a rule designed to make light bulbs more efficient. Environmental groups say the change will cost consumers and waste energy.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 26, 2019 at 04:03PM
Category Health & Science

An Awakening in Columbus, a Reckoning in Williamsburg


Food and art propel an Ohio city into the future, and in Virginia, a town takes a hard look at its past.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
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Travel Longer, Cheaper and Better: Hostels for Beginners


Hostels are the best way to travel cheaply all over the world. Here are some tips if you’ve never stayed in one, or worse, have the wrong idea of what a hostel is like.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Budget Travel, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Travel and Vacations
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Thứ Hai, 25 tháng 3, 2019

Two Top Medical Groups Call for Soda Taxes and Advertising Curbs on Sugary Drinks


The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association said the measures were necessary to combat the nation’s crisis of obesity and chronic disease
By ANDREW JACOBS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CFJ4ZK
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Beverages, Soft Drinks, Sugar, Sales and Excise Taxes
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Duke Whistleblower Gets More Than $33 Million In Research Fraud Settlement

Duke Whistleblower Gets More Than $33 Million In Research Fraud Settlement
Duke University is paying the U.S. government $112.5 million to settle accusations that it submitted bogus data to win federal research grants.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 26, 2019 at 04:03AM
Category Health & Science

Women at Breast Implant Hearing Call for Disclosure of Safety Risks


While industry representatives insisted the implants are safe, others at an F.D.A. panel meeting urged for warnings about links to illnesses and cancer.
By DENISE GRADY and RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2TXHgGj
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Implants, Breasts, your-feed-science, Plastic Surgery
Source The New York Times
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Women at Breast Implant Hearing Call for Disclosure of Safety Risks


While industry representatives insisted the implants are safe, others at an F.D.A. panel meeting urged for warnings about links to illnesses and cancer.
By DENISE GRADY and RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Ord5B6
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Implants, Breasts, your-feed-science, Plastic Surgery
Source The New York Times
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Bayer and Johnson & Johnson Settle Lawsuits Over Xarelto, a Blood Thinner, for $775 Million


The settlement resolves about 25,000 lawsuits, which claimed the companies failed to warn about deadly bleeding episodes caused by the drug.
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Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: New Climate Books Stress We Are Already Far Down The Road To A Different Earth

New Climate Books Stress We Are Already Far Down The Road To A Different Earth
David Wallace-Wells' The Uninhabitable Earth and Nathaniel Rich's Losing Earth offer valuable perspectives on climate change — if we're committed to being adult enough to face the future.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 25, 2019 at 10:38PM
Category Health & Science

For Many Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Bright Hope Lies Just Beyond Reach


Scientists are testing nearly two dozen treatments that might stop the disease. But enrollment in the trials is very restricted, and few children qualify.
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Muscular Dystrophy, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Men and Boys
Source The New York Times
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Adventurous. Alone. Attacked.


The number of female solo travelers has skyrocketed, but amid Instagram-worthy escapades are tales of violence and death, raising questions about how the world is greeting women who travel alone.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Women and Girls, Deaths (Fatalities), Women's Rights
By MEGAN SPECIA and TARIRO MZEZEWA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2HPtluF
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Chủ Nhật, 24 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: Need A Can't-Miss Wheel Of Cheese? Try Playing It Some Hip-Hop

Need A Can't-Miss Wheel Of Cheese? Try Playing It Some Hip-Hop
Researchers exposed cheese to different genres of music for 24 hours a day over six months to find out that hip-hop might create the tastiest cheese.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 25, 2019 at 04:53AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: A Very Important Study On Cheese And Hip-Hop

A Very Important Study On Cheese And Hip-Hop
Researchers wanted to know if playing music to cheese could affect the taste. Dr. Beat Wampfler talked about the answer.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 24, 2019 at 07:13PM
Category Health & Science

Thứ Bảy, 23 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: What Recent Destructive Cyclones Tell Us About Climate

What Recent Destructive Cyclones Tell Us About Climate
A cyclone hit Southern Africa and a "bomb cyclone" hit Nebraska causing massive flooding. NPR's Michel Martin talks to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about the climate implications of these events

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 24, 2019 at 04:30AM
Category Health & Science

Wi-Fi on Planes? A ‘Disaster,’ Says Bernard-Henri Lévy.


For a new one-man show, the French philosopher is traveling to 22 European cities this year. All he needs are books, white shirts and his current manuscript. No internet, please.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Luggage and Packing, Wireless Communications
By TARIRO MZEZEWA from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2FvpWzt
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Medicare for All Would Abolish Private Insurance. ‘There’s No Precedent in American History’


Unlike Obamacare, emerging plans would sweep away the private health insurance system. What would that mean for the companies’ workers, the stock market and the cost of care?
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Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation, Medicare, your-feed-science
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Opinion: How America's Pastime Became So Slow

Opinion: How America's Pastime Became So Slow
In his essay this week, NPR's Scott Simon writes about how an increased focus on analytics has slowed down the pace of baseball.

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Hotel Review: White City House, London


The latest iteration of Soho House in London, built in the old midcentury BBC television headquarters, risks being upstaged by the crowd that flocks there.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword:
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Sexual Assault on Flights: Experts Recommend Ways to Stay Safe and Combat It


The issue gained heightened attention in the wake of high-profile cases and the #MeToo movement, officials say.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Sexual Harassment, Sex Crimes, #MeToo Movement
By CHRISTOPHER MELE from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/2TRkJLc
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Thứ Sáu, 22 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: What Makes People Heed A Weather Warning — Or Not?

What Makes People Heed A Weather Warning — Or Not?
One social scientist says it's how people interpret these warnings that matters, and that "we need to get out there and do a better job of understanding their perspective."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 23, 2019 at 03:01AM
Category Health & Science

Can We Get Better at Forgetting?


Some things aren’t worth remembering. Science is slowly working out how we might let that stuff go.
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Memory, Brain
Source The New York Times
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Can We Get Better at Forgetting?


Some things aren’t worth remembering. Science is slowly working out how we might let that stuff go.
By BENEDICT CAREY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2HNyF1w
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Memory, Brain
Source The New York Times
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Five Places to Visit in Minneapolis


The NCAA Final Four basketball tournament is in town, and the local chef Brenda Langton serves up five new spots in the Downtown East neighborhood just four blocks away.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: NCAA Basketball Championships (Men)
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Thứ Năm, 21 tháng 3, 2019

A.I. Can Improve Health Care. It Also Can Be Duped.


As medical insurers and billing companies begin using machine-learning software, they can learn to game the underlying algorithms for profit.
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Health Insurance and Managed Care, Artificial Intelligence, Computers and the Internet
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Trying To Do Good

Trying To Do Good
We know our actions affect those around us. But how do we know whether our impact is positive? This week on Hidden Brain, what it means to do good in the world.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 22, 2019 at 04:00AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Former Murdoch Executive Says He Quit Over Fox's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

Former Murdoch Executive Says He Quit Over Fox's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
A former top executive for Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. tells NPR he left his job because of relentlessly harsh depictions of Muslims and immigrants in Murdoch's media properties, especially Fox News.

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NPR News: Nancy Barnes Lays Out Her Initial Vision For NPR Newsroom

Nancy Barnes Lays Out Her Initial Vision For NPR Newsroom
After listening and learning for four months, Barnes discusses her priorities and where the newsroom is headed.

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NPR News: Human Genomics Research Has A Diversity Problem

Human Genomics Research Has A Diversity Problem
Studies on the genetics of human diseases have focused largely on people of European descent. Researchers say this lack of diversity is bad science, and exacerbates health inequities.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 21, 2019 at 10:22PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Museum Curator In Florida Races Against Time To Preserve Holocaust Items

Museum Curator In Florida Races Against Time To Preserve Holocaust Items
Since Holocaust survivors are getting older and their stories are fading away, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is putting curators in regions where survivors live to preserve their memories.

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36 Hours in Hoi An


This ancient town on the Vietnamese coast has charm, history and beauty to spare. It is also budget-friendly, and for foodies, a delight.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: Civil Rights And Faith Leaders To FBI: Take White Nationalist Violence Seriously

Civil Rights And Faith Leaders To FBI: Take White Nationalist Violence Seriously
Civil rights and faith leaders are demanding a meeting with the FBI director. The message: time to prioritize white nationalist violence.

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Thứ Tư, 20 tháng 3, 2019

NPR News: Fentanyl-Linked Deaths: The U.S. Opioid Epidemic's Third Wave Begins

Fentanyl-Linked Deaths: The U.S. Opioid Epidemic's Third Wave Begins
Overdose deaths involving fentanyl are rising — up 113 percent on average each year from 2013 to 2016. Dealers are adding cheap fentanyl to the illicit drug supply, and some users get it accidentally.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 21, 2019 at 11:02AM
Category Health & Science

A Twin Inside a Twin: In Colombia, an Extraordinary Birth


What appeared to be a cyst in a healthy fetus turned out to be an unformed twin “absorbed” early in pregnancy, connected by a second umbilical cord and still growing.
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Twins, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Source The New York Times
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NPR News: Statisticians' Call To Arms: Reject Significance And Embrace Uncertainty!

Statisticians' Call To Arms: Reject Significance And Embrace Uncertainty!
Scientists and statisticians are putting forth a bold idea: ban the very concept of "statistical significance." A bit more humility would be in order to account for the ambiguity in the world.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 21, 2019 at 01:02AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: 'The Lost Gutenberg' Traces One Bible's 500-Year Journey

'The Lost Gutenberg' Traces One Bible's 500-Year Journey
The depth of Margaret Leslie Davis' research on the tome's history cannot be understated — her writing is straightforward and, at times, heartbreaking, but outstanding reporting lies at the core.

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NPR News: Tracee Ellis Ross Teams Up For Time's Up With Her Aunt, Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee

Tracee Ellis Ross Teams Up For Time's Up With Her Aunt, Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee
The Hollywood movement is now expanding into healthcare equity.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 14, 2019 at 10:06PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: In 'Horizon,' Considering All That Is Connected

In 'Horizon,' Considering All That Is Connected
Barry Lopez's new book is a biography and a portrait of some of the world's most delicate places, but at heart it's a contemplation of the belief that the way forward is compassionately, and together.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 20, 2019 at 08:34PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: West Virginia Accuses Catholic Diocese Of Covering Up Clergy Abuse

West Virginia Accuses Catholic Diocese Of Covering Up Clergy Abuse
Rachel Martin talks to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who sued the Catholic diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Tuesday — saying it and its former bishop "knowingly employed pedophiles."

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NPR News: News Brief: Trump's FAA Pick, Clergy Abuse Suit, Disney-Fox Deal

News Brief: Trump's FAA Pick, Clergy Abuse Suit, Disney-Fox Deal
Trump picked former Delta Air Lines executive Stephen Dickson to lead the FAA. West Virginia lawsuit accuses Catholic dioceses of covering up clergy sex abuse. And, Disney acquires 21st Century Fox.

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Love Your Hotel Room? Take a Piece of It Home


Your hotel experience is typically defined by time spent away. But increasingly, hotels and vacation rentals are eager to insert themselves into your regular routine back home.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Shopping and Retail, E-Commerce
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Martinique: A Slice of France, Tropical Forests, and,Yes, Beaches Too


It’s hardly the standard Caribbean destination for travelers from the United States. And it offers few all-inclusive resort options. But that is part of this French-speaking island’s appeal.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Islands
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F.D.A. Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression


The medication works quickly, within 48 hours. But it’s an expensive infusion and requires a stay in a medical center.
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W.H.O. Panel Demands a Registry for Human Gene Editing


The panel, established after a Chinese experiment produced embryo-edited babies, also said all human genome editing research should be listed in a registry.
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NPR News: Coping With The Persistent Trauma Of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric And Violence

Coping With The Persistent Trauma Of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric And Violence
After the New Zealand terrorist attacks, mental health professionals are asking: what does persistent trauma do to a generation of young Muslims growing up in the midst of it all?

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F.D.A. Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression


The medication works quickly, within 48 hours. But it’s an expensive infusion and requires a stay in a medical center for two and half days.
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your-feed-science, Depression (Mental), Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
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Reports of Breast Implant Illnesses Prompt Federal Review


The Food and Drug Administration is taking another look at breast implants because of renewed safety concerns.
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Reports of Breast Implant Illnesses Prompt Federal Review


The Food and Drug Administration is taking another look at breast implants because of renewed safety concerns.
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your-feed-science, Implants, Breasts, Medical Devices
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NPR News: U.S. Mathematician Becomes First Woman To Win Abel Prize, 'Math's Nobel'

U.S. Mathematician Becomes First Woman To Win Abel Prize, 'Math's Nobel'
"I find that I am bored with anything I understand," Karen Uhlenbeck once said. That sentiment is part of why she won what many call the Nobel of mathematics Tuesday.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 20, 2019 at 02:21AM
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NPR News: After Lawsuits, Facebook Announces Changes To Alleged Discriminatory Ad Targeting

After Lawsuits, Facebook Announces Changes To Alleged Discriminatory Ad Targeting
Facebook had given online advertisers tools to exclude which users could view the ads on the basis of race, gender and other federally protected characteristics. Now Facebook is changing that.

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NPR News: Aspiring Doctors Seek Advanced Training In Addiction Medicine

Aspiring Doctors Seek Advanced Training In Addiction Medicine
Once a tiny specialty that drew mostly psychiatrists, addiction medicine is expanding its accredited training to include primary care residents and "social justice warriors" who see it as a calling.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 20, 2019 at 01:12AM
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NPR News: Sex, Empathy, Jealousy: How Emotions And Behavior Of Other Primates Mirror Our Own

Sex, Empathy, Jealousy: How Emotions And Behavior Of Other Primates Mirror Our Own
Primatologist Frans de Waal believes that the way humans experience emotion is not unique: "That's a spectrum of behavior that we have, and the same thing is true for many other species."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 20, 2019 at 12:44AM
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NPR News: Marcelo Gleiser Wins Templeton Prize For Quest To Confront 'Mystery Of Who We Are'

Marcelo Gleiser Wins Templeton Prize For Quest To Confront 'Mystery Of Who We Are'
The prestigious award comes with nearly $1.5 million in winnings. The physicist, who teaches at Dartmouth and has written for NPR, says he's driven by the "many questions we still have no clue about."

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 19, 2019 at 05:00PM
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NPR News: Massive U.S. Machines That Hunt For Ripples In Space-Time Just Got An Upgrade

Massive U.S. Machines That Hunt For Ripples In Space-Time Just Got An Upgrade
The twin sites in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory are about to go back online. New hardware should make them able to sense more colliding black holes and other cosmic events.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 19, 2019 at 04:03PM
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4 Tips to Fly a Budget Airline Without Hassle


Budget airlines often trade space and even basic amenities for crowded planes and cheaper tickets. With these four tips however, you can save some cash and even enjoy the trip.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Budget Travel, Airlines and Airplanes, Luggage and Packing
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In Praise of Pioneer Women and Rocket Scientists


Huntsville, Alabama and the state of Wyoming are both gearing up to mark major milestones, but where one is an outright celebration, the other is a call to action.
Sourcer: The New York Times
Keyword: Women's Rights
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Thứ Hai, 18 tháng 3, 2019

Daily Low-Dose Aspirin No Longer Recommended by Doctors, if You’re Healthy


New guidelines suggest the risk of bleeding outweighs the heart benefits among healthy adults who take low-dose aspirin.
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Trump Plans to End the AIDS Epidemic. In Places Like Mississippi, Obstacles Are Everywhere.


The administration will focus on more than fifty “hot spots” in the U.S. that annually account for half of new H.I.V. infections. A clinic in the Deep South sees the challenges every day.
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Blacks
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NPR News: After Years Of Abuse By Priests, #NunsToo Are Speaking Out

After Years Of Abuse By Priests, #NunsToo Are Speaking Out
A #NunsToo movement has emerged from #MeToo, as Roman Catholic nuns start speaking out about sexual abuse by priests. Cases of rape and forced abortion have begun coming to light.

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NPR News: Misophonia: When Life's Noises Drive You Mad

Misophonia: When Life's Noises Drive You Mad
Some people experience intense rage or fear when they hear the sound of people chewing, spitting, or throat-clearing. Turns out they may have a rare condition known as misophonia

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 March 18, 2019 at 04:08PM
Category Health & Science

A 7-Hour, 6-Mile, Round-the-Museum Tour of the Prado


On the year of the Madrid museum’s bicentennial, our writer visits every gallery, vestibule and passageway to see if he had missed anything on his previous 200 visits. He had.
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