55 m. ago What makes 'life' so hard to define? A developmental biologist weighs in

In this Back To School episode we consider the "List of Life": the criteria that define what it is to be a living thing. Some are easy calls: A kitten is alive. A grain of salt is not.But what about the tricky cases, like a virus? Or, more importantly, what about futuristic android robots?As part of our Black History Month celebration, developmental biologist Crystal Rogers and Short Wave co-host Regina G. Barber dig into what makes something alive, and wade into a Star-Trek-themed debate.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Is there something you'd like us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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2 h. ago 'A lot of shock and surprise': Gym staff helped employees escape West Seattle jewelry robbers

'A lot of shock and surprise': Gym staff helped employees escape West Seattle jewelry robbers  FOX 13 Seattle

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3 h. ago Seattle weather: Wet, cool summer storm moves into western Washington Friday

Seattle weather: Wet, cool summer storm moves into western Washington Friday  FOX 13 Seattle

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3 h. ago Former Seattle police officers who attended Capitol riot described it as peaceful, docs show

Former Seattle police officers who attended Capitol riot described it as peaceful, docs show  KING5.com

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5 h. ago Fmr. D.C. Police Chief: 'Okay' with Guard Being Used How They Are in D.C., Feds Can Help

On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst and former D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey said that the increase in federal law enforcement in Washington D.C. can make a difference and “I’m not a big fan of The post Fmr. D.C. Police Chief: ‘Okay’ with Guard Being Used How They Are in D.C., Feds Can Help appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Dozens arrested in Washington as Trump's law enforcement takeover takes root

Dozens arrested in Washington as Trump's law enforcement takeover takes root  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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5 h. ago Dozens arrested in DC as Trump's law enforcement takeover begins

Dozens arrested in DC as Trump's law enforcement takeover begins  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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6 h. ago Seattle City Auditor warns of three major crises affecting neighborhoods

Seattle City Auditor warns of three major crises affecting neighborhoods  KING5.com

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6 h. ago Washington State won’t announce starting QB before season opener

Washington State won’t announce starting QB before season opener  The Seattle Times

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6 h. ago Sam Darnold And The Starting Offense & Other Things Watch In The Seahawks' Second Preseason Game vs. Kansas City

Sam Darnold And The Starting Offense & Other Things Watch In The Seahawks' Second Preseason Game vs. Kansas City  Seattle Seahawks

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7 h. ago Seattle Seahawks to try another former Auburn defender in their offensive backfield

Seattle Seahawks to try another former Auburn defender in their offensive backfield  AL.com

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7 h. ago Seattle Mariners prep for 'sprint' with reinforcements in mind

Seattle Mariners prep for 'sprint' with reinforcements in mind  Seattle Sports

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7 h. ago Drayer: M’s prep for final sprint with reinforcements expected soon

Drayer: M’s prep for final sprint with reinforcements expected soon  Seattle Sports

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7 h. ago NFL free agent Isaiah Bond plans to join Browns after grand jury clears him in sexual assault case

Isaiah Bond, a former Alabama and Texas football star, was cleared of criminal charges in a sexual assault case and announced he'll sign with the Cleveland Browns.

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7 h. ago 'Time is running out' for Storm to snap out of funk with playoffs near

'Time is running out' for Storm to snap out of funk with playoffs near  The Seattle Times

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7 h. ago Seahawks Mailbag: Competition For Roster Spots, Rivalries Uniforms & More

Seahawks Mailbag: Competition For Roster Spots, Rivalries Uniforms & More  Seattle Seahawks

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7 h. ago Customers say Enumclaw, WA ATM dispensed wrong bills, BECU refusing refunds

Customers say Enumclaw, WA ATM dispensed wrong bills, BECU refusing refunds  FOX 13 Seattle

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7 h. ago Is Taylor Swift's New Song Ruin The Friendship About Blake Lively?? Fans Think...

If this is true, Taylor Swift is being REALLY obvious with this title… but is it that far-fetched? The 35-year-old pop star announced the track list of her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl on New Heights Wednesday, and fans absolutely freaked out! We mean, the photoshoot, the Sabrina Carpenter feature… exciting stuff! But [...] Read More... The post Is Taylor Swift's New Song <i>Ruin The Friendship</i> About Blake Lively?? Fans Think... appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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7 h. ago What Huard wants to see in Darnold’s Seahawks preseason debut

What Huard wants to see in Darnold’s Seahawks preseason debut  Seattle Sports

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8 h. ago Conservation organization 'Birds Connect Seattle' is relocating its headquarters

Conservation organization 'Birds Connect Seattle' is relocating its headquarters  FOX 13 Seattle

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