Emily Kwong
Stories
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This week in science: Recycling innovation, scrolling dangers and the inside of Mars
NPR's Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about an innovation in plastic recycling, the link between smartphones and hemorrhoids and what Mars' structure and ice cream have in common.
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The U.S. wants to mine the deep sea for rare minerals. Science shows what's at stake
Some countries, including the U.S., want to mine the seafloor for rare earth elements used in smartphones and electric cars. But other nations are concerned about the environmental impact.
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Understanding the Impact of Deep Sea Mining
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81 years later, the Battle of Guam still resonates there
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In 'Blessings and Disasters,' Alexis Okeowo honors their home state of Alabama
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Israel's war expansion draws fire from all sides
Israel says it will take control of Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands of people are sheltering
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Two years after wildfires, how is Lahaina rebuilding?
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'Essential Salt' podcast tells stories about life in Maine
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80 years after the Hiroshima bombing, how is nuclear war depicted in film?
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How the ocean's 'twilight zone' impacts climate change
The oceanic "twilight zone" lies deep, and teems with life. We look at how this mysterious zone affects climate change.