Kids And Screen Time: A Peek At Upcoming Guidance
Does using digital media require moderation, like eating some tasty foods, or abstinence, like cigarettes? An expert weighs in.
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What Hashtagged In 2015? Periods, Refugees And Nigerians At Hogwarts
If it didn't hashtag, did it really happen? We look back on the trendiest hashtags in global development in 2015.
Forgot Something Again? It's Probably Just Normal Aging
Around age 50, people may begin to forget things. This can be scary. But there are clear differences between the onset of dementia and totally normal, age-related lapses in memory.
What Happens When You Try To Date Offline
Lisa Bonos recently performed an experiment: She dated for three months without the help of her familiar dating apps.
Composers Learn To Make A Living WIth 'Invisible' Music
Berklee College of Music boasts a long list of Grammy Award winners among its alumni. But now, Berklee is filling classes with students making music for podcasts, video games and commercials.
You've Heard Of The Nae Nae. But What About Na Goore?
Viral videos come from every corner of the planet. Here's a look at some of the year's most popular YouTube videos from the developing world.
'Just Not Sorry': Gmail Tackles Qualifying Words In Professional Communication
"Just Not Sorry" is a Gmail plug-in that identifies qualifying words with an underline so users can come off more confident in their professional communication.
World's Largest Meatpacking Company Tests Out Robot Butchers
Slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants throughout the country employ a lot of people. About a quarter of a million Americans prepare the beef, pork and chicken that ends up on dinner tables. But some of those jobs could eventually be replaced by robots. The world's largest meatpacking company is looking at ways to automate the art of butchery.
First Mention: Wikipedia
We dig into the NPR audio archives for another installment of a our feature "First Mention" to hear the initial use on air of the term "Wikipedia."
The 30 Most Popular Stories On NPR's Website In 2015
The topics range from knowing our bodies — exploring mysteries of "lost posture" and how well your ears register audio quality — to stories of our times, such as gay marriage and political paranoia.