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‘Eee!’ Male dolphins whistle to stay in touch with distant ocean pals

Array — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:10:00 +0000

Dolphins are known to use physical contact like petting and rubbing to bond with their closest allies. But for more distant contacts, male dolphins bond by trading whistles instead.

The light from this star that astronomers just spotted is 12.9 billion years old

Nell Greenfieldboyce — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:31:00 +0000

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have spotted light from what appears to be the most distant star ever seen. It offers a glimpse into an early moment in the history of the universe.

After closing for 2 years, tours begin at the U.S. Capitol

Array — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:31:00 +0000

NPR's Kelsey Snell takes a tour of the Capitol Building, which is open again for public tours after being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Widespread sanctions against Russia means Germany must look elsewhere for energy

Rob Schmitz — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:31:00 +0000

Germany relies on Russia for around half its natural gas and its companies do extensive business with both Russia and Ukraine. The effects of those ties fraying is being felt on the ground in Germany.

In Case You Missed It: Nutrition 101

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:41:24 +0000

With the pandemic moving classrooms to dining room tables, parents have levied criticism against current nutrition lessons. And many of you told us you felt the same.

How sanctions factor into negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

Rachel Treisman — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:48:00 +0000

Sanctions can't stop the tanks, but they have had a dramatic impact on the Russian economy and could pressure President Vladimir Putin to change his behavior, says a former Treasury official.

How one Civil Rights activist posed as a white man in order to investigate lynchings

Dave Davies — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:34:00 +0000

White Lies author A.J. Baime tells the story of Walter White, a light-skinned Black man whose ancestors had been enslaved. For years White risked his life investigating racial violence in the South.

Russia’s promised to reduce operations near two cities. Will it happen?

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:44:41 +0000

Russia’s defense ministry vowed to “drastically reduce” military operations near Khiv and Chernihiv. But near both cities, shelling has already started up again.

What we lose when we rebuild war-torn cities

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:33:19 +0000

It’s a problem that Omar Degan has grappled with time and time again.

Do I really need another booster? The answer depends on age, risk and timing

Array — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:42:00 +0000

Health officials argue the protection of the COVID vaccine booster wanes over time and say some people need a second booster. But other infectious disease experts say three shots are enough for now.