Yearly Archives: 2018

An Alternative To Foster Care For Babies Born To Opioid-Addicted Moms

Infants do better with their parents, studies find, as long as parents have support to get and stay sober. This program starts during pregnancy, to rally and train a strong family support network. (Image credit: Natalie Piserchio for NPR)

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Exclusive: Malaysia seeks to lay multiple charges against ex-premier Najib over 1MDB – Mahathir

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Embezzlement and bribery with government money are among the charges that Malaysia is looking to bring against former prime minister Najib Razak following a probe into funds allegedly looted from the state-run fund 1MDB, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday.

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As Carbon Dioxide Levels Rise, Major Crops Are Losing Nutrients

As the level of carbon dioxide in the air rises because of climate change, scientists are trying to pin down how plants are impacted. There’s evidence that it’s changing many important plants we eat. (Image credit: Toshihiro Jasegawa, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization of Japan)

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How Virtual Advisers Help Low-Income Students Apply To College

Nearly one-fourth of high-achieving students from low-income families apply to college completely on their own. One approach to make the experience better? Pair students with a virtual adviser. (Image credit: Sam Rowe for NPR)

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How Virtual Advisers Help Low-Income Students Apply To College

Nearly one-fourth of high-achieving students from low-income families apply to college completely on their own. One approach to make the experience better? Pair students up with a virtual adviser. (Image credit: Sam Rowe for NPR)

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