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A group of at least 20 kids in Spain gets a rare illness with historical roots.
The large-scale study got it right for 83 percent of participants. Would you take the blood test?
Barbara J. King on animal emotions, anthropomorphism, and the future of the planet.
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Correlation doesn't equal causation — we all know this. Well, except robots.
How the half-hour commute and motorised transport changed our cities into huge metropolises.
How much are free online goods worth to people, anyway? Researcher attempt to find an answer.
A scientist in Sweden makes a controversial presentation at a future of food conference.
Humpbacks swap songs at remote group of islands in the South Pacific.
Taped on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey: The ancient art of coffee ground reading. Food as a citizen of geographic, not national borders. Chef and food ethnographer Musa Dağdeviren, author of THE TURKISH COOKBOOK, and his ambitious project to preserve Turkey's rich and diverse cuisine.
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What can a learning space achieve when it's optimized for both student and parent expression?
yes. every kid.
Politically incorrect speakers seem less calculated and more "real," according to the authors of a new Berkeley study.
Could this be a new trend in the social media landscape?
Although they may be healthier in many ways, more ethical, and better for the environment, restrictive diets don't come without their challenges.
The study is among the first to explore the relationship between emotional abilities, political ideologies, and prejudice.
Girls tend to have more advanced language skills than boys, the researchers state.
If a new hire is expected to put in 40 hours, 50 hours, or even more at their job, their new position will be their life for as long as […]
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Frank W. Abagnale says scammers don't discriminate — here's what you can do to protect yourself.