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Why Heat Waves Make You Miserable

Scientists are studying how much heat and humidity the human body can take.

by Erin O’Donnell

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Decoding the Alphviruses

New research identifies the cellular receptors for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and two related viruses.

by Jonathan Shaw

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Authoritarian Regimes’ AI Innovation Advantage

Unfettered access to personal data may give Chinese companies an edge in artificial intelligence.

by Daniel Oberhaus

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Being Black at Work

Realizing the full potential of black employees

by Veronique Greenwood

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Social Media Use and Adult Depression

A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.

by Erin O’Donnell

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Racial Bias and Redistricting

Efforts to keep census data private result in voter undercounting in diverse districts.

by Daniel Oberhaus

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The Saving Glut of the Rich

High savings rates among the wealthiest U.S. earners may represent a macroeconomic risk

by Jonathan Shaw

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Will Cities Survive Another Pandemic?

Inequities threaten the long-term health of cities

by Daniel Oberhaus

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Your Brain on Exercise

The hormone irisin, promising as a therapeutic against Alzheimer’s and dementia, is responsible for the cognitive benefits of exercise.

by Jonathan Shaw

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Can Slime Molds Think?

A seemingly primitive creature’s complex ability to detect mass from a distance.

by Nancy Walecki

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Optimizing Public-School Spending

Home prices are a bellwether of efficient spending in local schools

by Erin O’Donnell