Shrimp tails on or off? Stephen Colbert and Ina Garten have thoughts
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and Comedian Stephen Colbert about leaving tails on shrimp in sauce.
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From fruit fly to this guy: a map of one tiny brain may show how larger ones work
The first full map of an adult fruit fly’s brain shows 50 million connections between neurons. Researchers are using the map to learn how all brains work.
After helping in war and quake zones, this restaurateur feeds residents hit by Helene
Jamie McDonald has provided meals in Ukraine and Turkey as a volunteer with World Central Kitchen. Now, he's partnering with the global charity led by José Andrés to feed residents in Asheville.
This disabled woman built a career. A federal program that helped now penalizes her
Supplemental Security Income provides the medical care that lets people work. But its rules are complex and out of date.
Hurricanes contribute to thousands of deaths each year — many times the reported number
The death toll reported from an average tropical cyclone is 24. But the true toll is maybe 300 times higher—and the losses stretch for years after the storm passes.
Feathers have been ruffled over bird name changes
To remove potentially offensive names, a birding society said it would rename birds originally named after people. Since many birders resisted the change, it will be a topic at their annual meeting.
Consequences of viral cuteness as internet raves about pygmy hippo at Thailand zoo
While we might think it's cute when an animal goes viral online, but there are some real-world implications to an animal becoming too popular.
Two Watauga County residents confirmed dead after Helene, officials say
Watauga County officials say two residents were killed by landslides after Helene swept through mountain communities. Numerous other injuries have been attributed to the storm or clean-up efforts.
Breast cancer rates are rising dramatically among Asian Americans, new study shows
A study shows that breast cancer rates are rising dramatically among Asian Americans. Researchers are not sure why, but this group is catching up with rates among white women.
Asheville residents describe aftermath of Hurricane Helene as city prepares for long road to recovery
Days after Helene swept through western North Carolina leaving a path of destruction in its wake, many are still without power.