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Strange, dark, and hot ice could explain Uranus and Neptune’s wonky magnetic fields
Oct 25, 2021 11:58 AM
CEPP could boost the biggest climate policy in US history—if it survives the Senate
Oct 25, 2021 11:15 AM
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Sep 04, 2019
Cancer has now surpassed heart disease as the number one killer in some populations
The trend illustrates a growing disparity in the ways people in richer and poorer countries die.
Jul 22, 2019
Baseball players outlive most of us, but some positions are better than others
Want to live longer? Be an MLB player.
Jun 13, 2019
Cutting back on beef can lengthen your lifespan, but by how much?
Swapping red meat for pretty much anything else will help your health.
May 08, 2019
The U.S. could prevent more than half of its pregnancy-related deaths
A new report shows how much America continues to struggle to keep mothers healthy.
Apr 18, 2019
Neuroscientists just brought pig brain cells back to life, changing our view of death
The new technology might also help researchers better treat brain injuries.
Apr 09, 2019
You probably need more vitamins, but pills won’t cut it
A new study confirms that you need to get nutrition from real food, not supplements.
Mar 09, 2019
Late-blooming exercisers may get the same benefits as lifelong gym rats
It’s never too late to get active.
Dec 20, 2018
We’re creeping back up to mid ‘90s-level gun death rates
Nearly 40,000 people died in 2017 from firearms.
Nov 14, 2018
Here’s how much exercise you should get—and why it’s okay if you fall short
New guidelines for Americans emphasize physical activity at any level.
Jul 03, 2018
Another giant study confirms that your coffee habit is probably good for you
Enjoy your morning cup of joe with a dash of smugness.
