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Friday July 31, 2015

A Social Media Rumor That Nearly Broke Some Hearts

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

A Social Media Rumor That Nearly Broke Some Hearts

July 31, 2015 • This week, a flurry of talk on Twitter and other social media led Mets infielder Wilmer Flores to break down in tears on the field; Alva Noë suggests we let it be a cautionary tale.

What Selfies Tell Us About Ourselves And How Others See Us

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All Tech Considered

What Selfies Tell Us About Ourselves And How Others See Us

July 31, 2015 • Ramona Martinez is a production assistant at NPR who worked on an All Things Considered story earlier this week about the culture and meaning of selfies. She offers a selfie postscript.

Maj. Bambi: Meet The Marine Who Was Disney's Famous Fawn

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Maj. Bambi: Meet The Marine Who Was Disney's Famous Fawn

July 31, 2015 • A gritty Marine, Donnie Dunagan fought in Vietnam, earned decorations for his service and retired as a major. But all his life, there was one thing he could never escape: He was the voice of Bambi.

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Thursday July 30, 2015

13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Raising Voices For Cecil The Lion

July 30, 2015 • Does it really make sense to feel such outrage for one lion that was killed in Africa? Anthropologist Barbara J. King explains why the answer is "yes."

Wednesday July 29, 2015

NPR Public Editor

How We Work: A Week In The Ombudsman's Office

July 29, 2015 • In the spirit of transparency, here's a look at our process.

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

'Unity': Are We There Yet?

July 29, 2015 • The upcoming documentary Unity is a wake-up call to humanity on the moral duty to respect the diversity of life, which is born from the same seed, says commentator Marcelo Gleiser.

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Sweetness And Light

Deford To Hollywood: Ban Boxing Movies

July 29, 2015 • Commentator Frank Deford isn't crazy about the new boxing movie Southpaw. He says its shortcomings are typical of Hollywood's depiction of boxing.

Deford To Hollywood: Ban Boxing Movies

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Tuesday July 28, 2015

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

The Divergence Of Art And Science

July 28, 2015 • Here at 13.7, we spend considerable time thinking about the similarities between art and science. Adam Frank, now, takes a look at one way they may differ.

Monday July 27, 2015

15 Questions About Science And Religion, Answered

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15 Questions About Science And Religion, Answered

July 27, 2015 • More than a dozen cognitive scientists, including Tania Lombrozo, joined a discussion in April aimed to encourage a sophisticated, evidence-based look at the psychology behind science and religion.

Sunday July 26, 2015

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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

This Is Your Brain On The Outdoors

July 26, 2015 • The New York Times recently reported that a walk in nature can actually change the wiring in your brain. So, Adam Frank suggests we go take a walk.

Saturday July 25, 2015

The Art Of Knowing What You're Looking For

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The Art Of Knowing What You're Looking For

July 25, 2015 • What makes hitting in baseball possible is our participation together in an ongoing game or play or, better, a relationship, says commentator Alva Noë.

Willis Conover, The Voice Of Jazz Behind The Iron Curtain

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Willis Conover, The Voice Of Jazz Behind The Iron Curtain

July 25, 2015 • American broadcaster Willis Conover was known around the world in places like Prague, Moscow and Warsaw, but not so much at home. For more than 40 years, he hosted a jazz show on the Voice of America.

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