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18 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Design-Obsessed
Every design lover shares a certain instinct. The reflex to run a hand along a smooth edge, to study how light breaks across a material, to know immediately when something has been made with care. They’re not chasing novelty; they’re curating permanence. This guide is for them. For the friend who keeps a Bauhaus monograph…
Read MoreThe Science Behind Chris Hemsworth’s Alzheimer’s Documentary
When actor Chris Hemsworth, who played Thor in the Marvel series, agreed to join a documentary exploring longevity several years ago, he figured he would learn about how to live better so that he could live longer. But he never anticipated he would find out something that could dramatically affect what those future years could…
Read MoreHow People Feel About Vaccines Is Now Largely Political
Not long ago, vaccines had largely bipartisan support. But they have become a divisive issue in the U.S., fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic and political policies that are increasingly questioning the safety and need for them. A new survey conducted by Pew Research Center highlights some of the biggest issues in the ongoing controversy over…
Read MoreThis Small Amount of Plastic Is Enough to Kill a Sea Turtle
The ocean is awash with plastic—more than 171 trillion pieces, scientists have estimated, and growing all the time. Animals get tangled in plastics or swallow them, the chemicals released by the stuff are often toxic, and once the plastic is inside a creature, it can stay inside of it, potentially blocking its airways or intestines. …
Read MoreWe Aren’t Ready for the Next Pandemic. This Game Proves It
In some cases, students who had roles of authority, such as members of government, public-health workers, or journalists, disseminated information about the outbreak that later proved to be wrong, often because they spoke too soon in response to public pressure or because new information later became available. “That showed students how science can change as…
Read MoreAPD warns of pickpocketing going into the holiday
The Austin Police Department released safety tips after seeing an increase in cell phone thefts from pickpockets in downtown Austin. Source link
Read MoreThe Best Years of Your Life Are Probably Still Ahead
Laura Carstensen’s favorite lecture of the year is the one when she tells undergrads at Stanford University that—contrary to what they’ve probably been told and believe—these are not the best years of their lives. Those come much, much later. “I look out at a sea of 100 students sitting in a classroom, and I love…
Read MoreDNA Reveals the Secret History of Dogs
More than 3,000 years ago, in what is now Kazakhstan, six dogs were laid carefully in the ground. Were they beloved pets? Sacrifices, since they seem to have ritually arranged? No one can say for sure. But for scientists studying how dogs threaded themselves into human history, archaeological finds like these are precious. They provide…
Read MoreThe Rise, Fall, and Potential Return of the Food Pyramid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and man on a mission to “Make America Healthy Again,” has made no secret of his plan to change what he claims to be the country’s poison-riddled food culture. And he may soon bring back a relic from the past to help…
Read MoreWhat to Know About the New ‘Subclade K’ Flu Variant
Flu season has come early in the U.K. Cases began to tick up in October, more than a month ahead of when epidemiologists generally expect the season to start. Driving the surge is a new variant, and while flu viruses are always evolving, this one has racked up an impressive number of mutations relatively quickly.…
Read MoreHere’s Why Fewer People Are Vaccinating Their Pets
When Sylvalyn Hammond started practicing veterinary medicine in 2018, she rarely encountered pet owners who wanted to skip their dogs’ vaccines. The first time it happened, “I almost thought they were joking,” she recalls. “I was so shocked that I think I might have laughed.” Now, just a few years later, Hammond deals with anti-vaccine…
Read MoreIs Taking a Cold Shower Good for You?
Cold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by ice baths for recovery, it’s become a bonafide wellness trend. Advocates claim it can sharpen focus, improve immunity, and even reduce inflammation. But researchers say the evidence, while intriguing, is mixed. Small studies suggest that…
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