Science Health & Safety Fambul Tok: Forgiveness And 'Family Talk' In Sierra Leone 1:20am January 26, 2016 by NPR Staff Following 11 years of brutal civil war, perpetrators and victims are forging peace around bonfires across Sierra Leone. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
World News Health & Safety In The Arctic Circle, The Sun Will Come Up After 58 Tomorrows 6:35pm January 25, 2016 by Rebecca Hersher The people in a tiny town in Greenland manage to stay (reasonably) happy even without the sun. But they're sure glad to have it back. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
World News National Science Health & Safety Zika Virus Will Spread Through The Americas, Health Group Says 4:45pm January 25, 2016 by Merrit Kennedy WHO says the virus is moving fast because the mosquito carrying Zika is widespread in the hemisphere, and the population is not immune. Only Canada is likely to be spared.
World News Health & Safety Sex Won't Make You Dance Better; Sex In A Pool Won't Prevent Pregnancy 10:35am January 25, 2016 by Jane Otai That's what health care educator Jane Otai had to tell a group of teenage girls to correct their mistaken ideas about being sexually active.
World News Health & Safety What Are You Afraid Of In 2016? Globetrotters Share Their Fears 9:05pm January 24, 2016 by Marc Silver What if I get sick? Will I be able to find quality health care? What if there's civil unrest? A poll shows what world travelers worry about.
World News Health & Safety China Blames Goats For 2015 Drop In Birth Rate 7:00am January 23, 2016 by Anthony Kuhn China is scapegoating goats for a drop in the number of babies born last year — and hopes that the coming year of the monkey will be better.
World News National Health & Safety The Zika Virus Takes A Frightening Turn — And Raises Many Questions 5:05pm January 22, 2016 by Jason Beaubien Concern continues to grow over the outbreak of Zika virus in Latin America. The virus has been linked to severe brain damage in babies.
World News National Environment Health & Safety What Flint, Mich., And Kabwe, Zambia, Have In Common 4:10pm January 22, 2016 by Susan Brink They may be half a world away from each other, but both are dealing with the awful effects of lead poisoning.
World News Science Environment Health & Safety El Niño Does Bring Floods And Drought, But There's A Silver Lining 1:33pm January 22, 2016 by Nurith Aizenman We're in the middle of an El Niño that's already caused weather-related disasters and will last at least several more months. Now for the good news. Add to Listen QueueListen Now
World News Arts Health & Safety Is Netflix Chill? Kenyan Authorities Threaten To Ban The Streaming Site 7:33pm January 21, 2016 by Gregory Warner Two weeks ago, Kenyans finally got access to Netflix. But we still don't know if they'll binge happily every after. Add to Listen QueueListen Now