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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. Hosted by Meg Wolitzer.

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Solar panels from a project at a water treatment plant are shown Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Millburn, N.J., that provides enough electricity to power 95% of the treatment facilities electrical needs
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N.J. utilities float solar panels on reservoir, powering water treatment plant

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How climate activists are working to shift trillions of dollars away from fossil fuels and into renewables

They are increasingly targeting corporations, asset managers, and retirement funds with both moral suasion and financial muscle.

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Chronic fatigue associated with long COVID forces many people to rest and disengage from activities they used to do — but limiting your life can feel powerless.

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A Hitchhiker's Guide to Quitting

Julius BaDour lost his job, quit his relationship, and left his hometown to live a life on the road. He learned some lessons about quitting along the way.

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Picking the ‘right’ sunscreen isn’t as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

We asked dermatologists to share their tips to optimize protection and we learned about the common misperceptions they hear from patients.

3 years ago

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Vaccination and awareness could help keep mpox in check this summer

More than half a million people at risk live in areas with low vaccination rates, according to CDC. This puts them in danger of large, sustained outbreaks.

3 years ago

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The Benefits of Knowing When to Quit

We explore those questions with writer Julia Keller, who examines the science — and potential benefits — of throwing in the towel in her new book.

Air Date: June 2, 2023

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‘Sometimes they need a little help’: Flip a horseshoe crab if on its back, conservationists say

Horseshoe crabs are crucial to the watershed ecosystem. So conservationists want you to help them when they’re stuck on their backs.

3 years ago

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Delaware poor air quality alert until midnight Friday linked to Canadian wildfires

Vulnerable populations in Delaware, including children, older people, and those with asthma, heart disease, and lung disease, are advised to avoid outdoor activities.

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National Eating Disorders Association phases out human helpline, pivots to chatbot

The non-profit will use a chatbot called Tessa that was designed by eating disorder experts, with funding from NEDA.

3 years ago

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Earth is ‘really quite sick now’ and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says

A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone."

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NASA talks UFOs with public ahead of final report on unidentified flying objects

NASA is holding its first public meeting on UFOs a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings.

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Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI

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3 years ago

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, the Carter Center says

The family wants people to know that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, visiting with loved ones and enjoying the spring weather in Plains.

3 years ago

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How K-Beauty Revolutionized Skincare — And Became Obsessed with Perfection

After years in South Korea, NPR host Elise Hu reflects on Korean beauty culture and what it says about how we’ll look at ourselves and each other.

Air Date: May 30, 2023

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