Multiple Shark Attacks On Carolina Beaches
North Carolina has seen two attacks in as many days on the barrier islands just off its coast. In separate incidents last week, two people were attacked in South Carolina.
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When It Comes To Learning For The Deaf, 'It's A 3-D Language'
English nursery rhymes don't translate well to ASL, a visual language. One team is merging high tech with cognitive research to improve language learning for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Save Wildlife, Save Yourself?
Protecting the environment may reduce many diseases, such as Lyme and West Nile, a study finds. The tantalizing idea suggests that conservation and human health may be more connected than we thought.
Study Reveals What Happens During A 'Glacial Earthquake'
Scientists have figured out how massive chunks of ice trigger these seismically detectable events when they break off a glacier. The findings could help researchers track ice loss from glaciers.
Make Lava, Not War
A sculptor and a geologist are melting hundreds of pounds of rock in a giant cauldron to create realistic lava flows. Cool! NPR reporter Adam Cole pays a visit to learn more about lava's allure.
How Fracking Is Fueling A Power Shift From Coal To Gas
Driven by new regulations and fracking, more coal power plants are retiring for cheaper, cleaner-burning natural gas. But scientists have yet to work out the fossil fuel's imperfect climate footprint.
'Stealthy' Giant Rhea Eludes Police In U.K.
The ostrich-like bird, native to South America, escaped from a farm in Nottinghamshire last week.
Take A Hike To Do Your Heart And Spirit Good
For many Americans, an NPR poll suggests, walking is their most consistent exercise. But how much can a moderately paced walk really help your health?
Genetically Modified Salmon: Coming To A River Near You?
Scientists are trying to predict what might happen if genetically modified salmon escaped growth facilities. It's a scenario often raised by critics who don't want the FDA to approve sale of the fish.