SpaceX Launch Successful; Recovery Attempt 'Close, But No Cigar'
The private launch contractor resupplying the ISS said a plan to recover the rocket's spent first stage at sea hit a snag.
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Rocket Landing At Sea Was 'Close But No Cigar'
An experimental rocket launched by SpaceX Saturday was a partial success. A cargo capsule will reach the International Space Station, but the spent rocket failed to land on a barge in the Atlantic.
'Theory Of Everything' Probes Stephen Hawkings' Love, Not Theory
The Theory of Everything actor Eddie Redmayne tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer about the challenges of portraying a genius. This story originally Nov. 8 on Weekend Edition Saturday.
Want Your Marriage To Last? Start With A Huge, Cheap Wedding
Research last year found that more attendees at your wedding means a lower chance for divorce — but so does spending as little as possible on the festivities, and even on the engagement ring.
Texas Abortion Case May Hinge On Definition Of 'Undue Burden'
A federal appeals court this week is once again weighing whether Texas restrictions on clinics that perform abortions are too onerous for women who seek the procedure. How far is too far to drive?
Brain Scans May Help Predict Future Problems, And Solutions
Brain imaging can help researchers tell if people are more likely to be able to quit smoking or have trouble with reading. But those tests aren't yet ready for the doctor's office or classroom.
Specialists Split Over HPV Test's Role In Cancer Screening
An HPV test could replace the Pap smear for many women, two groups of physicians say. But other doctors, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, still urge dual testing.
Scientists Hit Antibiotic Pay Dirt Growing Finicky Bacteria In Lab
A natural compound kills germs that have become resistant to antibiotics, researchers say. If it works in humans, it could help combat diseases like tuberculosis.
As Ebola Pingpongs In Liberia, Cases Disappear Into The Jungle
A woman is thought to be spreading Ebola in a remote village. So health workers spend four hours trekking through the bush to track her down. By the time they make it, it's too late.