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Against all odds, this aquarium has reared a very special kind of fish in captivity
Staff at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have reared a special kind of fish known as a warty frogfish for the first time in captivity. Their success may hold broader lessons for raising marine species.
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Why it's so hard to take down Cambodia's online scam industry
Americans lost some $10 billion to online scammers in Southeast Asia in 2024. Cambodia, in particular, has been warned to clean up its act in recent months.
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A former TSA security chief weighs in on the chaos at U.S. airports
TSA staffing shortages have led to hours-long lines for travelers at many airports. Keith Jeffries, the former TSA security director at Los Angeles International Airport shares insights on the crisis.
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These families help scientists find Alzheimer's treatments. Their network is at risk
A network of families riddled with Alzheimer's has given scientists a unique window on the disease. But the group's future is uncertain amid funding cuts by the Trump Administration.
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Sailing season kicks off with a sock-burning party in Annapolis, Md.
In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by making a sacrifice – of their socks. The springtime tradition is the unofficial start of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season.
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How money is changing March Madness
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dan Wolken, senior sports writer with Yahoo Sports, about the the culprits responsible for the lack of Cinderella teams in the past two years' NCAA basketball Sweet 16s.
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How a baseball coach made a teenager feel seen
Dan Roche, who was born with a cataract that left him mostly blind in one eye, was on a baseball team at age 15. On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, he shares a memory of his coach.
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Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady
A new report shows the number of abortions has held steady in recent years despite efforts to limit access.
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Food delivery drivers are being squeezed by higher gas prices
The effects of the war in Iran are far-reaching, extending to drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats. They're paying more for gas — and being squeezed by competition. DoorDash is rolling out some relief.
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'We're all in grief': Chicano artists reckon with Cesar Chavez abuse allegations
Artists who helped build Cesar Chavez's legacy are now grappling with allegations of sexual assault against the late labor leader.
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The search for a new CDC director nears a deadline
A new nominee for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to be named this week. They would inherit a demoralized staff and a public health agency buffeted by change.
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One idea to reduce data centers' load on the energy grid? Send them to space
In this roundup of space news, we talk about NASA's upcoming Artemis launch, space-based data centers and the new sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary.