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NPR icon Ring Nebula Is More Like A Jelly Doughnut, NASA Says

by Bill Chappell
The Ring Nebula, whose iconic shape and large size make it a favorite of amateur astronomers, can now be seen in new detail, after NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a sharp image of the nebula. Researchers say the new clarity reveals details that were previously unseen, and a structure that's more complex than scientists believed.

NPR icon A Token Gift May Encourage Gift Of Life

by Scott Hensley
Some economists argue it's time to rethink restrictions on incentives for blood donors. In the last few years there have been some real-world experiments with incentives that suggest they can help increase donations without causing trouble.