Fiona Geiran
Stories
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Why U.S. troops are stationed in Germany, and what happens if some leave
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U.S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.
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Suicide rates have dropped since the 2022 launch of the 988 line
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Angela Kimball of the mental health advocacy group Inseparable about the drop in suicide rates after the launch of the 988 Lifeline.
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Why rattlesnake bites are on the rise in California
California sees maybe one fatal rattlesnake bite a year. So far this year, there've been three.
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The philosopher trying to teach ethics to AI developers
Philosopher Meghan Sullivan feels her years of study have all been leading up to today's AI debates. Some tech developers are finally ready to get into the ethical weeds with her.
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A fun expert's guide to enjoying life offline
Journalist Catherine Price advocates for kids connecting, growing, and playing offline. She shares tips for how kids — and adults — can ditch their phones and embrace the power of fun.
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Why playgrounds matter for both children and adults
Kids immediately find joy and bliss in a playground. Photographer Stefen Chow wants adults to reconnect to that same feeling.
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You can't force motivation. But these tips will help you nurture it
Why do hard-working people sometimes lose their motivation? Behavioral scientist Ayelet Fishbach explains where motivation comes from, why it wanes and how to recapture it.
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Are the kids alright? Teen psychologist Lisa Damour thinks so
Today's teens—and their parents—are stressed. Yet psychologist Lisa Damour reminds us that kids are as resilient as ever. In part two of this series, she shares hopeful insights to support teens.
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Why musician Mike Posner went back to the site of his near-lethal snakebite
When fame left him feeling empty, singer-songwriter Mike Posner set out to look for happiness. His plan: walk across America. What he didn't plan for: a venomous snake.
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How focusing on the past, present or future shapes our experience of time
Pioneering and controversial psychologist Philip Zimbardo passed away in 2024. In this remembrance, we revisit his talk on how our sense of time plays a powerful role in shaping our outlook on life.
