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Science & Society

Historical art can hide scientific secrets

Scientists are working closely with art historians to uncover scientific documentation in historic paintings.

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Health & Medicine

The Sept. 11 disasters still shape people’s health 25 years later

By Aimee Cunningham3 hours ago

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Health & Medicine

Climate change is shifting malaria hot spots in Africa

By Fechi Inyama21 hours ago

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Tyrant Lizard Queen offers a nuanced look at T. rex

By Aaron Tremper23 hours ago

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Animals

Could a whale swallow a person whole?

By Aaron TremperSeptember 10, 2026

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Math

AI may have solved one of math’s biggest puzzles, raising controversy

By Emily ConoverSeptember 9, 2026

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Health & Medicine

The shingles vaccine may protect the heart

By Meghan RosenSeptember 9, 2026

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Spotlight on Back to School

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Science backs calls for limiting screens in schools

School device use links with lower test scores and distractions abound. But reversing the entrenched pandemic pivot to screens will be hard.

By Sujata GuptaAugust 10, 2026
A rising percentage of U.S. teens aren’t getting enough sleep
With effort, procrastinators can change

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