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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Climate Cast: What is permafrost and why does it matter?

Climate Cast: What is permafrost and why does it matter?

In this week's Climate Cast, the president of the International Permafrost Association explains the importance of the frozen soil and its connection to climate change.
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What the new research about processed meat and cancer means for your diet

What the new research about processed meat and cancer means for your diet

A representative from the North American Meat Institute and two physicians sound off on the World Health Organization's recent classification of processed meat as a cause of cancer.
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Why the death penalty might come to an end

Why the death penalty might come to an end

In a speech last week at the University of Minnesota, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said "it wouldn't surprise me" if the death penalty became a thing of the past.
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The man behind ISIS

The man behind ISIS

Journalist Joby Warrick's new book traces the roots of ISIS to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who was once rejected by al-Qaida 'for being too extreme.'

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Who really wrote 'it was a dark and stormy night'?

Who really wrote 'it was a dark and stormy night'?

'It was a dark and stormy night' has become the most cliche phrase in literature. Who wrote it first?
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Mind over matter: To age well, think positively about aging

Mind over matter: To age well, think positively about aging

A new study shows that the way we think about aging impacts the effects of aging that we see.

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What is the best research on breast cancer screenings?

What is the best research on breast cancer screenings?

The American Cancer Society has updated breast cancer screening guidelines with some significant changes that align more closely with the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force.
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