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THE SALT

Did Cooking Really Give Us The F-Word?

March 14, 2019 • Some linguists are arguing that the advent of softer food thousands of years ago led to changes in biting patterns and, eventually, to more frequent use of sounds like “f” and “v” in human languages.

Scientists Call For Global Moratorium On Creating Gene-Edited Babies

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SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

Scientists Call For Global Moratorium On Creating Gene-Edited Babies

March 13, 2019 • An international group of 18 prominent scientists and bioethicists is calling for countries around the world to impose a moratorium on the creation of babies whose genes have been altered in the lab.

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A 'Bomb Cyclone' Is Thwacking The Central U.S.

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ENVIRONMENT

A ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Is Thwacking The Central U.S.

March 13, 2019 • The storm is bringing high winds, snow, rain and dangerous road conditions. Meteorologists and local officials are warning people across the West and Midwest to cancel travel plans.

It's 2050 And This Is How We Stopped Climate Change

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GOATS AND SODA

It’s 2050 And This Is How We Stopped Climate Change

March 11, 2019 • Let’s imagine that we’ve ended global warming. Humans no longer are releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Here’s what life is like in a zero-carbon world.

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Scientists Thread A Nano-Needle To Modify The Genes Of Plants

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JOE’S BIG IDEA

Scientists Thread A Nano-Needle To Modify The Genes Of Plants

March 10, 2019 • Getting DNA into plant cells is tricky. Researchers have tried using infectious bacteria, as well as gene guns that shoot gold bullets. Then a physicist came up with a new approach almost by accident.

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Making A Mark: Ancient Tonga Tattoo Tools May Illustrate Birth Of Polynesian Body Art

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WORLD

Making A Mark: Ancient Tonga Tattoo Tools May Illustrate Birth Of Polynesian Body Art

March 8, 2019 • Australian researchers used carbon dating to determine the tattoo tools from Tonga are around 2,700 years old.

A Gulp Of Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Someday Treat A Range Of Illnesses

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SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

A Gulp Of Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Someday Treat A Range Of Illnesses

March 8, 2019 • Researchers think genetically engineered versions of microbes that can live in humans could help treat some rare genetic disorders and perhaps help with Type 1 diabetes, cirrhosis and cancer.

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Mysterious Type Of Killer Whale, Sought After For Years, Found In Southern Ocean

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ANIMALS

Mysterious Type Of Killer Whale, Sought After For Years, Found In Southern Ocean

March 7, 2019 • The notion that there might be some new kind of killer whale emerged in 1955, when photos from New Zealand showed a bunch of unusual-looking whales stranded on a beach.

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An Antibody-Inspired Small Molecule Could Make For A Better Flu Treatment

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SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

An Antibody-Inspired Small Molecule Could Make For A Better Flu Treatment

March 7, 2019 • To outsmart influenza, researchers are leveraging the biological information encoded in infection-fighting antibodies to design new drugs. One attempt neutralizes near-lethal levels of flu in mice.

Bone Marrow Transplant Renders Second Patient Free Of HIV

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SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

Bone Marrow Transplant Renders Second Patient Free Of HIV

March 5, 2019 • British doctors report the apparent eradication of HIV from a patient who was undergoing treatment for cancer. It’s only the second time this has been accomplished, despite many attempts.

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How Federal Disaster Money Favors The Rich

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INVESTIGATIONS

How Federal Disaster Money Favors The Rich

March 5, 2019 • The federal government spends billions of dollars each year helping communities rebuild after disasters and to prevent future damage. But that money isn’t always allocated to those who need it most.

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For Sale, By Owner: The Psychology Of Repugnant Transactions

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HIDDEN BRAIN

For Sale, By Owner: The Psychology Of Repugnant Transactions

March 4, 2019 • You own your body. So should you be able to sell parts of it? This week, we explore the concept of “repugnant transactions” with the man who coined the term, Nobel Prize- winning economist Al Roth. He says repugnant transactions can range from selling organs to poorly-planned gift exchanges — and what’s repugnant in one place and time is often not repugnant in another.

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Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids

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SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids

FRESH AIR

March 4, 2019 • Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But pediatrician Thomas Boyce says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.

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Social Media May Sway Kids To Eat More Cookies — And More Calories

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THE SALT

Social Media May Sway Kids To Eat More Cookies — And More Calories

March 4, 2019 • It’s well-known that junk food ads on TV can strongly influence what kids want to eat. A study finds social media influencers can have the same effect on kids, but not when it comes to healthy foods.

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SPACE

‘Hard Capture Is Complete’: SpaceX Capsule Docks With International Space Station

March 2, 2019 • SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station Sunday. SpaceX is demonstrating the potential for a company to carry astronauts into orbit.

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HIDDEN BRAIN

Radio Replay: Playing The Gender Card

March 1, 2019 • Annie Duke was about to win $2 million. It was 2004, and she was at the final hand of the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. But as a woman at a table full of men, she wasn’t sure she deserved to be there. In this week’s Radio Replay, we tell the stories of two people who grappled with gender stereotypes on the job. Annie Duke shares her experiencing at the World Series of Poker, and then we hear the story of Robert Vaughan, a former Navy sailor who decided to pursue a new career as a nurse.

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THE SALT

Did Cooking Really Give Us The F-Word?

SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

Scientists Call For Global Moratorium On Creating Gene-Edited Babies

ENVIRONMENT

A ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Is Thwacking The Central U.S.

GOATS AND SODA

It’s 2050 And This Is How We Stopped Climate Change

JOE’S BIG IDEA

Scientists Thread A Nano-Needle To Modify The Genes Of Plants

WORLD

Making A Mark: Ancient Tonga Tattoo Tools May Illustrate Birth Of Polynesian Body Art

SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

A Gulp Of Genetically Modified Bacteria Might Someday Treat A Range Of Illnesses

ANIMALS

Mysterious Type Of Killer Whale, Sought After For Years, Found In Southern Ocean

SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

An Antibody-Inspired Small Molecule Could Make For A Better Flu Treatment

SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

Bone Marrow Transplant Renders Second Patient Free Of HIV

INVESTIGATIONS

How Federal Disaster Money Favors The Rich

HIDDEN BRAIN

For Sale, By Owner: The Psychology Of Repugnant Transactions

SHOTS – HEALTH NEWS

Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids

FRESH AIR

THE SALT

Social Media May Sway Kids To Eat More Cookies — And More Calories

SPACE

‘Hard Capture Is Complete’: SpaceX Capsule Docks With International Space Station

HIDDEN BRAIN

Radio Replay: Playing The Gender Card

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