What Will News Of Frank Gifford's CTE Mean For Football?
NPR's Scott Simon and Bloomberg View's Kavitha Davidson discuss the late Frank Gifford, concussions and the debate over locker room interviews.
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How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive?
The USDA recently stunned growers when it projected the smallest orange harvest for Florida in more than 50 years. The culprit: A tiny insect that's killing off the state's trees — and industry.
Inside Each Flu Shot, Months Of Virus Tracking And Predictions
Scientists worldwide face a yearly challenge in deciding what goes into the annual flu vaccine to make it effective. The job requires keeping tabs on a massive group of speedy, shape-shifting viruses.
Many Americans Believe They Don't Need The Flu Vaccine
An NPR poll finds nearly two-thirds of adults got this year's flu vaccine or plan to get it. Many of those who are skipping vaccination cite a lack of need and worries about side effects.
In Brazil, Deforestation Is Up, And So Is The Risk Of Tree Extinction
Brazil's Environment Ministry announced that deforestation in the country has increased by 16 percent. A separate study warned that more than half the Amazon's tree species may be threatened.
Human Brain Calibration or HIRREM®
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Someday A Helicopter Drone May Fly Over Mars And Help A Rover
NASA is building a 2-pound helicopter drone that would help guide the vehicle on the Red Planet's surface. That way, the rover wouldn't need to wander as much to find its way around.
NASA Probe Prepares For Its Final Pass Around Ceres
The dwarf planet most recently is famous for the two mysterious, bright spots on its surface.
Thanksgiving Buzz: What Would Pilgrims Say About The Plight Of Bees?
When you sit down for your holiday dinner, you may want to give thanks to bees and other pollinators. Their health is tied to your food. What's behind the bee declines? Watch our video investigation.
A Controversial Rewrite For Rules To Protect Humans In Experiments
One revision would crack down on studying tissue and blood samples without getting a person's consent. Another change would make it easier to conduct studies in many locations at once.