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  1. Climate

    Historical writings reveal how people weathered the Little Ice Age

    Records from 500 years ago document floods, famine and death in 16th century Transylvania due to wild weather swings during the Little Ice Age.

    By Alex Viveros
  2. 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.

    By Meghan Rosen
  3. Neuroscience

    Wiggling ears may have once helped us hear

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

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Psychology

    Breaking negative thought patterns could ward off anxiety, depression

    Getting stuck in a negative loop is part of many mental health disorders.