Natalie Jacewicz, WHYY

Natalie Jacewicz

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Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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Past articles by Natalie:

The TB that afflicts much of the world was likely spread by Europeans

Conquistadors and missionaries didn’t just bring colonialism and Western religion to other parts of the world. They likely brought TB, too. That’s a key finding of an international study published this week in Science Advances, which looks at how the most common strain of tuberculosis developed – and how antibiotic resistance, a serious issue in … → Read More

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The TB That Afflicts Much Of The World Was Likely Spread By Europeans

A new study looks at how tuberculosis has traveled the world — and the lessons that can be learned about treatment of drug-resistant forms. → Read More

With Paint and a Camera, She's Forging a New Artistic Vision of Africa

The Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh spends an hour and a half decorating her models for photos that celebrate her country's past and present. Her work is now on display at the Museum of Modern Art. → Read More

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With Paint And A Camera, She's Forging A New Artistic Vision Of Africa

The Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh spends an hour and a half decorating her models for photos that celebrate her country's past and present. Her work is now on display at the Museum of Modern Art. → Read More

NPR

QUIZ: What Does Food Symbolize In Art? Test Your Knowledge

Artists have been painting food into their work since ancient times. You know it looks delicious, but how well can you decipher what foods mean in art? Take this quiz to find out. → Read More

Abducted by Boko Haram, now posing with Lady Liberty in Times Square

Standing in Times Square in front of street performers dressed up as the Statue of Liberty, the two teenage girls look like typical tourists. They’re grinning and posing on their first visit to New York City. But 17-year-old Hauwa and 18-year-old Ya Kaka didn’t come just for fun. They visited the U.S. this month to … → Read More

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What Are The Different Kinds Of Dietary Iron, And How Should I Get Enough?

Iron pops up in everything from oatmeal to rib-eye. But it's not the same from every source – and how much you absorb depends in part on what you eat with it. → Read More

What Are The Different Kinds Of Dietary Iron, And How Should I Get Enough?

Iron pops up in everything from oatmeal to rib-eye. But it's not the same from every source – and how much you absorb depends in part on what you eat with it. → Read More

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Abducted By Boko Haram, Now Posing With Lady Liberty In Times Square

Hauwa and Ya Kaka aren't typical teens. This month they came to the U.S. to speak up for the thousands of abductees still being held. But they also made time for tourist fun. → Read More

In the recycling world, why are some cartons such a problem?

Scoot over, cans; cartons are moving in on your shelf space. Specifically, the soft, light rectangular containers commonly associated with juice boxes — “aseptic cartons” to the carton literati. “They’re growing in popularity,” says Jason Pelz, vice president of recycling projects for the Carton Council, an industry group. “Broth is predominantly in aseptic packaging now, … → Read More

In The Recycling World, Why Are Some Cartons Such A Problem?

Scoot over, cans; cartons are moving in on your shelf space. Specifically, the soft, light rectangular containers commonly associated with juice boxes — → Read More

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In The Recycling World, Why Are Some Cartons Such A Problem?

Because of layers of material that can be difficult to separate, many containers for juices and broths have traditionally been destined for landfills. But recycling them is getting easier. → Read More

In The Recycling World, Why Are Some Cartons Such A Problem?

Because of layers of material that can be difficult to separate, many containers for juices and broths have traditionally been destined for landfills. But recycling them is getting easier. → Read More

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Tea, Honey And Lemon: Does This Classic Trifecta Actually Help A Sore Throat?

The time-honored elixir gets mixed reviews from doctors and, depending on factors such as caffeine or acids, might even make symptoms worse. Another complication: The scientific research is murky. → Read More

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How Did Salt And Pepper Become The Soulmates Of Western Cuisine?

The two flavors are mainstays on nearly every Western dining table, but their dominance was far from inevitable. In fact, their dual reign resulted from a "weird accident of history." → Read More

How Did Salt And Pepper Become The Soulmates Of Western Cuisine?

Salt and pepper shakers are so omnipresent on tabletops that adding a dash of the white or black stuff (or both!) is almost a dining rite. The seasonings → Read More

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Can Your Ceramic Cookware Give You Lead Poisoning?

Mass-produced crockpots and other ceramic food containers are probably safe, but handmade earthenware might merit a home test. → Read More

Can Your Ceramic Cookware Give You Lead Poisoning?

Crockpots — ceramic slow cookers that coax chili into tender perfection — can make home cooks wax poetic. A Google search of "I love my crockpot" → Read More

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To Save Water, Should You Wash Your Hands Of Hand Washing Dishes?

The sustainable choice between the dishwasher and a manual scrub-down may just boil down to your washing style — but it's hard to beat today's efficient machines. → Read More

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Is 'Natural Flavor' Healthier Than 'Artificial Flavor'?

These ingredients appear in the nutrition labels of all kinds of foods. But what, exactly, is the difference between them? It turns out the biggest distinction may be in the marketing. → Read More