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Thursday

Dying Honeybees Threaten Agriculture Industry

California's almond harvest is in jeopardy after more than half of the state's bees have died due to a parasite. NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks to Ira Flatow, host of Talk of the Nation Science Friday, about how the scourge is now threatening the nation's agriculture.

Dying Honeybees Threaten Agriculture Industry

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Wednesday

Sports

To the Limit: Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes

To most people, a marathon represents an epic physical challenge, a draining test of one's conditioning, such as the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon. Then there are athletes like Dean Karnazes, who has run for 262 miles straight. He has written a new book, Ultramarathon Man.

To the Limit: Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes

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Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004-05

December Indian Ocean Quake Was Larger Than Thought

Research appearing in the journal Nature says the Indian Ocean earthquake that caused the devastating December tsunami was more intense than first thought, making it the second-largest quake in recorded history.

December Indian Ocean Quake Was Larger Than Thought

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Tuesday

Books

Understanding Birdsong — and Its Fans

Fresh Air

Donald Kroodsma is a renowned specialist in the interpretation of bird songs. His new book, The Singing Life of Birds, describes how birds communicate and why. But Kroodsma is also the subject of another book — about those who listen to birds.

Understanding Birdsong — and Its Fans

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Carnegie's Famed Dinosaurs Get a Makeover

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh is in the process of making over its world-renowned dinosaur exhibit, which includes 15 soaring skeletons. he specimens won't just be cleaned -- their poses will be adjusted to more accurately reflect current scientific research.

Carnegie's Famed Dinosaurs Get a Makeover

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Monday

National

Meth Use Among Gays Worries Health Officials

Growing use of methamamphetamine among the gay community has public health officials worried. A recent study that showed a link between crystal meth use and unprotected sex among gays also found that users were significantly more likely to be HIV positive than non-users.

Meth Use Among Gays Worries Health Officials

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Sunday

The Schiavo Case

Schiavo's Condition Disputed

Nine days after Terri Schiavo's feeding tube was removed, her husband and parents release conflicting statements on her health. After the Schindlers' attorney said Schiavo's condition was deteriorating, the lawyer for Michael Schiavo said Terri Schiavo is not near death.

Schiavo's Condition Disputed

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The Schiavo Case

Schiavo Protests Continue

Nine days after doctors removed the feeding tube from Terri Schiavo, the brain-damaged Florida woman, protesters become agitated amid reports that Schiavo is near death. Bob Schindler, Schiavo's father, has thanked the crowd and asked them to go home.

Schiavo Protests Continue

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Research News

Biologists Discover Carnivorous Fairy Shrimp

Biologists with the Idaho National Guard have discovered a new species of fairy shrimp that can lie dormant for years in Idaho's desert. At three inches long, the sharp-clawed crustacean preys on smaller pond dwellers -- including its relatives.

Biologists Discover Carnivorous Fairy Shrimp

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Saturday

Friday

Opinion

From Our Listeners

Plant Inherits Repaired Gene

Researchers report finding that some plants may have a hidden mechanism for repairing damaged genetic material -- even when the plant received two copies of the damaged gene. Does that finding shake up the rules of inheritance?

Plant Inherits Repaired Gene

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Opinion

From Our Listeners

Assessing Awareness

As Terri Schiavo remains in hospice care and without a feeding tube, new questions are being raised about her level of awareness. How is a "persistent vegetative state" different from a "minimally conscious state," and how do neurologists diagnose the difference?

Assessing Awareness

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