Christopher Intagliata
Stories
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Arts & Life
What humanity could learn from natural ecosystems, according to a botanist
In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems.
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Animals
New study helps show how mountain lions are able to co-exist with humans in LA
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Ellie Bolas, the lead author of a seven-year study that suggests mountain lions in Los Angeles have adjusted their schedules to avoid human activity.
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Science
Amateur mathematician finds the new largest prime number
Luke Durant, a researcher and amateur mathematician, has identified the largest new prime number known to humankind. The newly discovered prime number is 2 to the power of 136,279,841, then minus one.
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National Security
Preparing for a contested election at the Capitol
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with retired Major General Paul Eaton about security measures that need to be in place at the Capitol in order to prepare for a possible contested election.
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Arts & Life
The DMV used the term 'San Fran' on driver's licenses. Residents weren't having it.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles issued driver's licenses to some San Franciscans with the city listed as 'San Fran' — a reviled nickname among the city's residents. Uproar ensued.
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Food
A deconstructed chile relleno taco is the best taco in Texas, says 'Texas Monthly'
NPR talks with Jose Ralat, the taco editor at Texas Monthly, about the best tacos in the state.
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How soon will we know who won the presidential election? An AP editor weighs in
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with David Scott, Associated Press Decision Desk editor, about the 2024 presidential election and how AP calls races.
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Ants developed agriculture after the demise of the dinos, according to new analysis
Ants have farmed fungi for 66 million years, according to new work in the journal Science. It's a relationship that flourished after the demise of the dinosaurs, says Ted Schultz of the Smithsonian.
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The Middle East war widens as Iranian missiles shoot into Israel
The war in the Middle East appears to be widening. Iran sent a volley of missiles at Israel just days after Israel killed the leader of Hezbollah, Hasan Nasrallah.
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Education
New report looks at how U.S. history is taught in classrooms
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Nick Kryczka about the American Historical Association's new report on how U.S. history is taught in middle and high schools across America.