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Why do we love game shows like ‘Jeopardy!’ so much?
The secrets to making a winning series.
By Alex Schwartz

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All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19
The treatment has been around for about a century, and hasn’t really gotten any better with age.
Claire Maldarelli
Technology
Amazon’s new fitness tracker listens to your voice to figure out your mood
The app will let you know if your speech doesn’t achieve a sufficient “positivity” score.
Stan Horaczek
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This portable electronic air pump is perfect for camping and beach trips
Inflate and deflate air mattresses, inflatable water toys, and more without working up a sweat.
Stack Commerce

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Videos

This week on Test Dummy, Jess takes the Theragun G3PRO for a spin. The percussive therapy device claims to improve muscle strength, flexibility and performance—but does it deliver? Teaming up with Associate Editor Claire Maldarelli—a seasoned marathon runner in training season—Jess digs into peer-reviewed research and speaks with experts to find the truth.

Over the last 20 years, 2°C has been referenced in climate policies and agreements made by the Council of the European Union, the G8 (now the G7), and more. So what makes two degrees so important?