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Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts.

Seasonal allergies hit us hard, but you might be surprised by what kills us.

It flies in the face of typical humpback behavior.

Why do people seek out yaks, bears, and other exotic eatables? An enthusiast tells why, and how

You’re more likely to be bitten by a New Yorker.

The desire to be thin can turn trendy diets into lethal weapons.

Pack on some extra pounds for winter

Titanium and silicone may someday surpass flesh and blood

How urban explorers uncovered the site—and the memory—of a covert Cold War–era accident.

Retail is learning to read (and sell things) to your subconscious. Be excited!

Rooftop greenery guards against water damage and bland meals

The 31st annual Best of What’s New awards.

A guide to what to drink to stay cool this summer.

Geologists are analyzing ancient clues to tell our origin story.

As climate change intensifies, architects, designers, and scientists are devising better ways to deal with almost anything nature throws our way.

Why everyone should start paying attention to space weather reports.

More than a decade after the supersonic passenger aircraft landed for the last time, a new class of faster-than-sound planes prepares for liftoff.

Piece by piece

The iconic New York State Pavilion is in disrepair, but a competition wants to change that

We’re still figuring out how the bugs in your gut make you sniffle.