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Psychologist Gaurav Suri says public health officials need to tailor their messages to appeal to a wide range of people.

Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy

Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.

Federal scientist Richard Bright is seen during a 2018 congressional hearing.

WATCH: Ousted Scientist Says 'Window Of Opportunity' To Fight Coronavirus Is Closing

Richard Bright, the government scientist-turned-whistleblower, testifies Thursday before a House panel. Watch live at 10 a.m. ET.

At Chicago's McCormick Place, neuroscientists from around the world presented their work to colleagues. But some researchers were denied entry because of the Trump administration's travel ban.

U.S. Travel Ban Disrupts The World's Largest Brain Science Meeting

Scientists from nations including Iran, Mexico, and India were refused visas to attend this year's Society for Neuroscience meeting in Chicago. Some researchers got stand-ins to present their work.

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday in Wilmington, Del., where he named John Kerry as a climate envoy. He says he'll also appoint a domestic climate policy coordinator to push for action across the government.

San Diego Climate Leaders Weigh In On Biden's Climate Plan

Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president this week. A new administration means a new approach to the existential threat of climate change, a threat the president-elect calls, “the greatest challenge facing our nation and the world."

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is questioned by reporters as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration negotiate an agreement on a coronavirus aid package.

Negotiations Wear On Over Coronavirus Relief Bill, Republicans Await Trump's Support

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi continued a series of phone conversations with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin but it wasn't clear when legislation might pass or what precisely it would include.

Foxtrot and Gemma Snowdon of the U.N.'s World Food Programme, who rescued the lost 4-week-old puppy. Foxtrot's reaction to the Nobel Peace Prize: "Woweee."

Nobel Peace Prize Goes To The Dog (aka The Mascot Of WFP)

The U.N. World Food Programme has a canine mascot named Foxtrot. Reports are that the pooch is rolling over with joy at the news of the prize.

An engineer works in April on an experimental COVID-19 vaccine at Sinovac Biotech's facilities in Beijing. Sinovac Biotech is conducting one of four clinical trials that have been authorized in China.

Amid High Stakes, China Is Fast-Tracking COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts

Experts say the Communist Party sees more at stake than public health. One of the biggest concerns is the economy. China is also looking to defuse criticism over its early handling of the outbreak.

This week NPR Moscow correspondent Lucian Kim got vaccinated with Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine that Russian President Vladimir Putin is promoting as the best in the world. Above: Kim smiles (behind his mask) after his shot.

Putin Hasn't Been Vaccinated With Sputnik V Yet But Our Correspondent Got The Shot

The president hasn't yet signed up but 2.2 million Russians have been vaccinated, countries are signing up for doses — and our Moscow reporter rolled up his sleeve.

Putin Hasn't Been Vaccinated With Sputnik V Yet But Our Correspondent Got The Shot

The president hasn't yet signed up but 2.2 million Russians have been vaccinated, countries are signing up for doses — and our Moscow reporter rolled up his sleeve.

For owners of rescue dogs of mixed breed heritage, it can be tempting to buy a DNA kit to get intel on your pup's ancestry.

A Family Tree For Dog? DNA Tests For Pets Take Off, Ahead Of The Science

If you own a rescue dog, you're probably curious about your pup's heritage. DNA kits may offer insights, but experts warn to be a little skeptical about results.

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