Thứ Bảy, 30 tháng 9, 2017

NPR News: Puerto Rican Students, New Student Debt Numbers, College Application Tips And Tools

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Puerto Rican Students, New Student Debt Numbers, College Application Tips And Tools Plus two new studies on school choice and kindergarten readiness in our weekly roundup of education news. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At September 30, 2017 at 07:33PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: What Would Aliens Make Of NASA's Voyager?

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What Would Aliens Make Of NASA's Voyager? Forty years ago, NASA sent two spacecraft into space with images and recordings from Earth. To test whether aliens would be able to hear them, scientists ran the messages by animals, as proxies. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 30, 2017 at 07:08PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Teaching The Opioid Crisis

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Teaching The Opioid Crisis We visit South Webster High School in southern Ohio to see how teachers there are helping students understand the opioid crisis that has unfolded around them and their families. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At September 30, 2017 at 07:08PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You

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Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You "You must leave now," thousands of Americans from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Florida, Montana, Texas and beyond were told, as floods, fire and wind threatened their lives. Some said no. Đọc tiếp trên NPR September 30, 2017 at 06:00PM Environme...
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NPR News: Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You

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Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You "You must leave now," thousands of Americans from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Florida, Montana, Texas and beyond were told, as floods, fire and wind threatened their lives. Some said no. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 30, 2017 at 06:00PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You

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Flee A Cataclysm, Or Cling To A Doomed Home? Why People Stay May Surprise You "You must leave now," thousands of Americans from Puerto Rico to Oregon to Florida, Montana, Texas and beyond were told, as floods, fire and wind threatened their lives. Some said no. Dọc thêm tại NPR Opinion September 30, 2017 at 06:00...
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In Russia, Refusing to Disappear in a Crowd

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By SASHA ARUTYUNOVA, VALERIYA SAFRONOVA and EVE LYONS from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2hBITa9 via IFTTT Long gone are the days of party-issued uniforms and uninspired Soviet style. In Moscow and Kazan, the photographer Sasha Arutyunova captured the Russian sartorial ambition to stand out through bold...
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bombast: Word of the day for September 30, 2017

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bombast , n : (archaic) Cotton, or cotton wool. (archaic) Cotton, or any soft, fibrous material, used as stuffing for garments; stuffing, padding. (figuratively) High-sounding words; language above the dignity of the occasion; a pompous or ostentatious manner of writing or speaking. September 30, 20...
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Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2017

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The Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2017 is Washington v. Texas. Washington v. Texas (1967) is a US Supreme Court case about the right of criminal defendants to have witnesses testify on their behalf. The Court decided that the Compulsory Process Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution applied in state courts as well as federal courts. At his trial Jackie Washington had attempted...
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NPR News: How Schools Are Dealing With Students' Right To Protest

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How Schools Are Dealing With Students' Right To Protest Under federal and state law, teachers and students do not lose their First Amendment rights when they enter school property. But that hasn't stopped some schools from threatening to punish them. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At September 30, 2017 at 05:54AM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored?

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Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored? Facing unresponsive brain-injury victims is a real-world example of the fact that we are locked out of the minds of others — but new research shows promise in restoring consciousness, says Alva Noë. Dọc thêm tại NPR Opinion September 30, 2017 at 04:01...
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NPR News: Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake

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Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Greg Ruiz, a marine ecologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, about nearly 300 Japanese marine coastal species that traveled across the Pacific Ocean. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 30, 2017 at 04:17AM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake

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Animals, Plants Rafted Across The Pacific After Japan's 2011 Earthquake NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Greg Ruiz, a marine ecologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, about nearly 300 Japanese marine coastal species that traveled across the Pacific Ocean. Đọc tiếp trên NPR September 30, 2017 at 04:17AM Environme...
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NPR News: Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored?

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Can Consciousness In Brain-Injured Patients Be Restored? Facing unresponsive brain-injury victims is a real-world example of the fact that we are locked out of the minds of others — but new research shows promise in restoring consciousness, says Alva Noë. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 30, 2017 at 04:01AM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amid Private Jet Investigations

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Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amid Private Jet Investigations HHS Secretary Tom Price, who earned a reputation in the House as a budget hawk critical of government waste, resigned Friday after President Trump criticized him for chartering private jet flights. Read more on NPR September 30, 2017 at 03:50AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amidst Private Jet Investigations

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Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amidst Private Jet Investigations HHS Secretary Tom Price, who earned a reputation in House as a budget hawk critical of government waste, resigned Friday after President Trump criticized him for chartering flights on private jets. Read more on NPR September 30, 2017 at 03:50AM Health Ca...
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NPR News: An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites

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An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites A 2014 EPA climate report warned that Superfund site cleanup and monitoring processes needed updates to prepare for more severe floods. That report is no longer located on the current agency website. Đọc tiếp trên NPR September 30, 2017 at 02:16AM Environme...
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NPR News: An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites

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An Absent EPA Climate Report, And A Tale Of Two Flooded Superfund Sites A 2014 EPA climate report warned that Superfund site cleanup and monitoring processes needed updates to prepare for more severe floods. That report is no longer located on the current agency website. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 30, 2017 at 02:16AM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Lilly Hiatt On World Cafe

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Lilly Hiatt On World Cafe You barely have to listen through a full verse and chorus of one of Hiatt's songs to feel like you've connected with a new friend. Hear a performance and interview from the Nashville songwriter. Read more on NPR World Cafe At September 30, 2017 at 01:10...
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NPR News: 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Returns, And Larry David Is Back To Playing Himself

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'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Returns, And Larry David Is Back To Playing Himself David's comically exaggerated TV version of himself first appeared 18 years ago. TV critic David Bianculli welcomes the character's return to HBO. Dọc thêm tại NPR Opinion September 30, 2017 at 12:24...
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NPR News: Drink Up! Volunteers Swallow Bacteria That Causes Typhoid

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Drink Up! Volunteers Swallow Bacteria That Causes Typhoid Scientists went on a hunt for human guinea pigs to test out a new vaccine — and they got them! Read more on NPR Children's Health September 30, 2017 at 12:08...
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Thứ Sáu, 29 tháng 9, 2017

NPR News: 'You Should Be Outraged,' Air Force Academy Head Tells Cadets About Racism On Campus

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'You Should Be Outraged,' Air Force Academy Head Tells Cadets About Racism On Campus Treat people with dignity and respect — or get out: That's the message Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria told 4,000 cadets Thursday, after racist notes were left outside five cadets' doors. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At September 29, 2017 at 08:18PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: If Your Teacher Looks Likes You, You May Do Better In School

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If Your Teacher Looks Likes You, You May Do Better In School Having a teacher who's demographically similar to you can impact happiness in class, motivation, the quality of student-teacher communication, and college aspirations, according to a new paper. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At September 29, 2017 at 05:00PM Categoty Educati...
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NPR News: The Pitfalls Of Social Media Advertising

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The Pitfalls Of Social Media Advertising Many companies are investing money in social media to advertise new products. But they could be paying a hidden price for those ads. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 29, 2017 at 04:02PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Democrats Try To Force Dream Act Vote, As GOP Rolls Out Conservative DACA Fix

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Democrats Try To Force Dream Act Vote, As GOP Rolls Out Conservative DACA Fix Democrats this week introduced a rare procedural move to force a vote on the Dream Act, while Republicans rolled out a conservative–friendly option aimed at resolving the legal status of DREAMers. Đọc tiếp trên NPR At September 29, 2017 at 04:00PM Categoty Educati...
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Taking My Ex Back In (for His Own Good)

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By NANCY ROMMELMANN from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2xPNhbW via IFTTT They loved each other and had a child together, but couldn’t make it work. Twenty years later, could their bond save his life? Cancer, Native Americans, Medicine and Health September 29, 2017 at 07:00...
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Wikipedia article of the day for September 29, 2017

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The Wikipedia article of the day for September 29, 2017 is Michael Francis Egan. Michael Francis Egan (September 29, 1761 – July 22, 1814) was a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Ireland, he joined the Franciscan Order at a young age. He was ordained a priest, probably in Prague, in 1785 or 1786. He advanced rapidly to positions of responsibility in the Franciscan order, becoming custos...
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NPR News: Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Voted Out Of Office

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Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Voted Out Of Office Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault lost a re-election bid after a controversial campaign to block the Dakota Access Pipeline. Đọc tiếp trên NPR September 29, 2017 at 06:02AM Environme...
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NPR News: Breakthrough Pain Treatment Or Snake Oil? You Decide.

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Breakthrough Pain Treatment Or Snake Oil? You Decide. A painkiller cream is based on sound scientific reasoning, but hasn't undergone tests to prove it works. You can buy it on the Internet, but should you? Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 29, 2017 at 03:54AM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: It Rained Fish In Mexico, Officials Say. No, It's Not The End Times (We Think)

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It Rained Fish In Mexico, Officials Say. No, It's Not The End Times (We Think) The director of civil protection in Tamaulipas state confirmed reports that several fish fell from the sky during a light rain. And as it turns out, the rare phenomenon isn't exactly unprecedented. Đọc tiếp trên NPR September 29, 2017 at 02:11AM Environme...
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NPR News: How Zika Became So Dangerous For Babies

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How Zika Became So Dangerous For Babies For decades, Zika had been relatively innocuous. In 2015 that changed. A new study unravels the mystery of what caused thousands of cases of microcephaly. Read more on NPR Children's Health September 29, 2017 at 01:00...
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NPR News: Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth

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Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth Ohio is one of 13 states without a policy allowing a minor to consent, on her own, to pregnancy-linked health care. That means teens who go into labor are sometimes denied epidurals. Read more on NPR September 28, 2017 at 11:46PM Health Ca...
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Thứ Năm, 28 tháng 9, 2017

NPR News: Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth

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Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth Ohio is one of 13 states without a policy allowing a minor to consent, on her own, to pregnancy-linked health care. That means teens who go into labor are sometimes denied epidurals. Read more on NPR September 28, 2017 at 11:46PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth

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Some States Make It Hard For Teen Moms To Get Pain Relief In Childbirth Ohio is one of 13 states without a policy allowing a minor to consent, on her own, to pregnancy-linked health care. That means teens who go into labor are sometimes denied epidurals. Read more on NPR Children's Health September 28, 2017 at 11:46...
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Hey Kids! How Young Is Too Young to Get Married?

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By PHILIP GALANES from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2yc45Ld via IFTTT And: brawling toddlers, too-small parking spaces, and is it O.K. to try and meet women in the supermarket? Single Persons, Children and Childhood, Dating and Relationships September 28, 2017 at 07:00...
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NPR News: The Rolled Oyster, Louisville's Oddball Bar Snack, Is Tumbling Off Menus

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The Rolled Oyster, Louisville's Oddball Bar Snack, Is Tumbling Off Menus The softball-sized deep-fried morsels, which have been offered in this Kentucky city's restaurants for more than a century, are taking a hit due to low supply and high costs in the oyster industry. Đọc tiếp trên NPR September 28, 2017 at 09:26PM Environme...
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NPR News: A Failure Of Intelligence Testing, This Time With Chimpanzees

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A Failure Of Intelligence Testing, This Time With Chimpanzees Apes' intelligence tests vary so much from kids' that comparative results may be invalid. Anthropologist Barbara J. King explores new insights from psychology. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 28, 2017 at 08:32PM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: When The Parents Are White, The Child Is Black And The Churches Are Segregated

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When The Parents Are White, The Child Is Black And The Churches Are Segregated Its a familiar American trope: The most segregated time for Christians is 11 a.m. on Sunday. This week, on Ask Code Switch, where does an interracial family find a pew? Dọc thêm tại NPR Opinion September 28, 2017 at 05:00...
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NPR News: Who Is A College Teacher, Anyway? Audit Of Online University Raises Questions

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Who Is A College Teacher, Anyway? Audit Of Online University Raises Questions The Department of Education's Inspector General wants Western Governors University to give back $713 million in federal student aid. But are the rules the school is accused of breaking outdated? Đọc tiếp trên NPR At September 28, 2017 at 05:00PM Categoty Educati...
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Virgil Abloh is Saving Luxury With T-Shirts

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By ALEXANDRA EATON, VANESSA FRIEDMAN, STEVE BLISS and WILL LLOYD from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2yuGRvU via IFTTT Virgil Abloh is creative director of Off-White and consultant to Kanye West. Take a tour of his studio, where graphic tees and wedding dresses are part of the same outfit. Fashion and Apparel,...
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NPR News: Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut

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Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut Medicaid covers about two-thirds of nursing home residents across the U.S., and pays significantly less than other types of insurance, including Medicare. Read more on NPR September 28, 2017 at 04:00PM Health Ca...
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NPR News: 'Will & Grace' Is Back, But Will Its Viewers Be?

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'Will & Grace' Is Back, But Will Its Viewers Be? NBC is bringing back Will & Grace for at least two revival seasons, more than 10 years after it went off the air the first time. But the show has some work to do to get its viewers back. Dọc thêm tại NPR Opinion September 28, 2017 at 04:00...
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NPR News: Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut

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Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut Medicaid covers about two-thirds of nursing home residents across the U.S., and pays significantly less than other types of insurance, including Medicare. Read more on NPR September 28, 2017 at 04:00PM Health Ca...
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Wikipedia article of the day for September 28, 2017

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The Wikipedia article of the day for September 28, 2017 is Gods' Man. Gods' Man is a wordless novel by American artist Lynd Ward (1905–1985) published in 1929. In 139 captionless woodblock prints it tells the Faustian story of an artist who signs away his soul for a magic paintbrush. It was the first American wordless novel, and is seen as a precursor of, and influence on, the graphic novel. Ward...
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NPR News: Gravitational Wave Detector In Italy Saw Wave Pass Through Earth In August

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Gravitational Wave Detector In Italy Saw Wave Pass Through Earth In August The wave was generated by the merging of two spinning black holes, and took nearly 2 billion years to reach Earth. It is the fourth gravitational wave detection announced so far. Đọc thêm tại NPR at September 28, 2017 at 03:37AM Health & Scien...
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NPR News: Houston Residents Near Chemical Plant Remain Under Health Advisory

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Houston Residents Near Chemical Plant Remain Under Health Advisory A month after a Houston chemical plant flooded and caught fire, nearby residents are still under a health advisory. Multiple investigations are looking into what went wrong. Đọc tiếp trên NPR September 28, 2017 at 03:37AM Environme...
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In Her Verses, It’s Sammus Versus the World

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By BONNIE WERTHEIM from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2xBN0qI via IFTTT Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, a rapper whose alter ego is a video game character, weaves nerdy references and personal strife into her lyrics. Rap and Hip-Hop, Computer and Video Games September 27, 2017 at 07:00...
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Modern Love Podcast: Ali Fazal Reads ‘When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship’

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Style http://ift.tt/2k4kn2v via IFTTT On this week’s podcast, the “Victoria and Abdul” actor reads an essay about a relationship that transcends age. Podcasts, Friendship September 27, 2017 at 07:00...
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