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The myth of generations, debunked

The myth of generations, debunked
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Mixing boosters, tuberculosis rising, and other COVID news you missed this week

Mixing boosters, tuberculosis rising, and other COVID news you missed this week
Oct 15, 2021 6:00 AM
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The new electric BMW i4 is a nimble driving machine—with a cinematic soundtrack

The new electric BMW i4 is a nimble driving machine—with a cinematic soundtrack
Oct 14, 2021 8:00 PM
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The FDA advisory panel recommends Modern boosters for certain at-risk groups

The FDA advisory panel recommends Modern boosters for certain at-risk groups
Oct 14, 2021 5:10 PM
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Store shelves are empty again, and COVID is only part of the reason

Store shelves are empty again, and COVID is only part of the reason
Oct 14, 2021 5:00 PM
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The best grow lights to keep our plant friends happy and healthy

The best grow lights to keep our plant friends happy and healthy
Oct 14, 2021 4:00 PM
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These strange radio signals might not be coming from stars

These strange radio signals might not be coming from stars
Oct 14, 2021 4:00 PM
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Microsoft is making it easier for customers to repair devices. Will other companies follow?

Microsoft is making it easier for customers to repair devices. Will other companies follow?
Oct 14, 2021 3:00 PM
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You can now chat with your guests directly on Google Calendar. Here’s how.

You can now chat with your guests directly on Google Calendar. Here’s how.
Oct 14, 2021 2:43 PM
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A rare two-headed turtle is alive and thriving, surprising scientists

A rare two-headed turtle is alive and thriving, surprising scientists
Oct 14, 2021 2:08 PM
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By Feb 22, 2021
Health

Why you can’t trust the calorie count on food labels

Nutritionists warn of one big caveat with the numbers on the packaging.

Why you can’t trust the calorie count on food labels
By Oct 17, 2017
Science

Body, heal thyself

The frontier of science is looking inward to fix what ails us.

Body, heal thyself
By Jun 14, 2016
Science

Why hasn’t the U.S. adopted the metric system?

Short answer: It's complicated

Why hasn’t the U.S. adopted the metric system?
By Jun 06, 2016
Health

Why Does Sunlight Lighten Hair But Darken Skin?

Short answer: Skin protects itself, hair doesn't.

Why Does Sunlight Lighten Hair But Darken Skin?
By Apr 04, 2016
Health

Does Giving Blood Harm Your Immune System?

Short answer: No.

Does Giving Blood Harm Your Immune System?
By Mar 14, 2016
Science

Why Do Shower Curtains Billow Inward?

Short answer: Blame it on hot air, or swirling air, or something else

Why Do Shower Curtains Billow Inward?
By Mar 10, 2016
Science

Do Beards Keep Men Warm?

Yes, unless they’re caked in snow and ice

Do Beards Keep Men Warm?
By Feb 29, 2016
Technology

Which is More Powerful: A Giant Microscope or a Giant Telescope?

A battle of resolution

Which is More Powerful: A Giant Microscope or a Giant Telescope?
By Feb 19, 2016
Science

Why Do I Feel Like Someone’s Watching Me?

Your brain is likely reverse-engineering a reason

Why Do I Feel Like Someone’s Watching Me?
By Feb 17, 2016
Health

Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?

Short answer: Yes

Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?