NPR’s Robert Siegel speaks with former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate about the important changes inspired by the historic Category 5 storm, in computer modeling, housing codes and insurance.
Month: August 2017
Tanzania Gears Up To Become A Nation Of Medical Drones
Drones have delivered everything from pizza to condoms to hot dogs. In Tanzania, they have a bold new mission.
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Human Rights Watch Raises Concerns Over Autonomous Weapons
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Bonnie Docherty, senior arms researcher at Human Rights Watch, about the group’s call for a pre-emptive ban on fully autonomous weapons.
‘The Burning Girl’: Girls Who Make Each Other Who They Are
Claire Messud’s newest novel, The Burning Girl, focuses on the adolescent relationships that deeply impact our lives. She talks with NPR’s Scott Simon about the book.
Trump Pressures China On Trade; Executive Action Expected Monday
The president’s staff insists the action, which calls for the consideration of an investigation into Chinese trade practices, is completely separate from national security risks posed by North Korea.
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Brush Yourself Off And Try Again: An Invention Story
Inventing even the simplest product is a fraught process. Mike Davidson and Mike Smith have learned that lesson the hard way as they seek to change the way teeth get cleaned.
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