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Climate

Just a small rise in global temperatures could be deadly

As early as mid-century, an area of land that adds up to the size of the U.S. could hit temperatures hazardous for human health.

Neuroscience

Wiggling ears may have once helped us hear

These ancient ear muscles may provide a readout of a person's hearing efforts.

Psychology

Breaking negative thought patterns could ward off anxiety, depression

Getting stuck in a negative loop is part of many mental health disorders. A new therapy focuses more on these thought patterns than the thoughts themselves.

Earth

Spooky floating lights in South Carolina could be earthquake farts

Gases that rise from the earth during earthquakes could explain strange sightings of floating balls of light.