NPR News: Time expert Philippe Richard on why scientists are changing how we keep time

Time expert Philippe Richard on why scientists are changing how we keep time
Scientists have voted to change how the world keeps time, but most people won't even notice. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Philippe Richard, director of Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology.

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NPR News: The latest in space science: We look back at the Big Bang

The latest in space science: We look back at the Big Bang
In this edition of Spacing Out, the team from Short Wave shares the latest developments in space science, including the theory on why the universe is made of matter

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NPR News: Should 'bird brain' be a compliment? Here's how crows think fast

Should 'bird brain' be a compliment? Here's how crows think fast
New research in the journal Science finds that crows turn visual information into decisions twice as fast as humans and primates. They also process information is quite similarly to humans.

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NPR News: New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation

New human data hints at psychedelics' potential to combat inflammation
Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds potential for patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease.

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NPR News: Expecting a baby? 5 tips to help you prepare for pregnancy costs

Expecting a baby? 5 tips to help you prepare for pregnancy costs
The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.

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NPR News: A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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NPR News: What time is it on the moon?

What time is it on the moon?
James Olthoff, a delegate to the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, talks to NPR's Joel Rose about why it's important to accurately measure time on the moon.

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