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An Afghan museum that buried its artifacts after Taliban takeover is reborn online

2:39pm December 10, 2024

The Afghanistan Memory Home Museum shares details and belongings from those who've died in conflict. It shut its doors when the Taliban took power, buried much of its collection — but has now reemerged.

Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds

11:00am December 10, 2024

Arctic tundra is releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as hotter temperatures melt frozen ground and wildfires increase.

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More evidence that exercise can have beneficial effects on cognitive performance

4:48am December 10, 2024

by Allison Aubrey

A new study suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity can boost scores on memory tests. Adding to the evidence that daily exercise is good for the brain.

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What science tells us about aging and exercise

5:59pm December 09, 2024

by Juana Summers

Getting or staying active has a wide variety of health benefits as people age. They can include everything from stronger bones to improved mental wellbeing.

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100-acre brush fire breaks out in Wilkes County

10:35am December 09, 2024

by FOX8 WGHP, Brayden Stamps

Crews in Wilkes County are battling a large brush fire that broke out on Sunday, according to the Millers Creek Fire Department.

Cooks We Love: 11 cookbooks from 2024 recommended by NPR critics and staff

8:00am December 09, 2024

NPR has an appetite for great recipes — every year, plenty of cookbooks get thrown in the mix as we assemble our annual Books We Love guide. Here's a sampling of our food favorites from 2024.

A material that's almost entirely air keeps EV fires from spreading

7:00am December 09, 2024

The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. A lab that creates the substance shares the technology behind it all.

Popular Deli Meat Maker Boar Head's Recalls 7 Million Pounds Of Meat After Listeria Outbreak

Yes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to know

7:00am December 09, 2024

Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.

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Microsoft And Constellation Energy Plan To Restart Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant

Artificial Intelligence wants to go nuclear. Will it work?

6:18am December 09, 2024

The nuclear industry and big tech companies think they can solve each other's problems, but critics are skeptical the marriage can last.

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Consumers weigh the claim of health benefits against the risks of consuming raw milk

5:15am December 09, 2024

by A Martínez

Raw milk has been in the news a lot lately, and many tout its health benefits. We speak with a researcher about misconceptions about unpasteurized dairy products, and the risks of consuming it.

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