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Why Heat Waves Make You Miserable
Scientists are studying how much heat and humidity the human body can take.
Teen "Grind" Culture and Mental Health
Teens need better strategies to cope with lives lived partly online.
Reassessing Punishments for Misdemeanors
In more misdemeanor cases, prosecutors should decline to proceed from the start.
Sustainability and Food Production in Africa
Improved agricultural practices could cut methane emissions to zero.
How Much Alcohol is Safe?
Drinking alcohol increases cancer risk, but may protect against cardiovascular disease.
How Does the Brain Interpret Language in Real-Time?
New research on how the brain uses sounds to form words and create meaning.
Do Ivy League Athletes Outperform in Careers?
How does undergraduate participation in varsity sports enhance career success?
Using Generative AI to Predict Viral Mutations and Develop Vaccines
Biomedical researchers are using AI to survey the viral landscape.
How Your Social Circle Affects Your Microbiome and Health
The microbiome may be socially exchanged, modulating both health and metabolism.
by Ann Thomas
Brain Mapping Suggests How Memories are Stored
A decade-long project to map a cubic millimeter of human brain reveals previously unimagined architectures.
What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change on Global GDP?
The impact on global GDP is likely six times greater than previously estimated.