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Here's how to avoid getting duped by the "dark patterns" of online businesses.
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A new study concludes that eating more carbohydrates reduces a person's risk of major depressive disorder.
Based on data since 2000 alone, global warming is still occurring at a whopping 7-sigma significance. How hot will planet Earth get?
Astronomers have been looking for radio waves sent by a distant civilization for more than 60 years.
Contrary to popular research, people with more money are happier, but it’s their spending habits, not their account balances, that move the dial.
Paradoxically, some do it for erotic reasons.
All across the Universe, planets come in a wide variety of sizes, masses, compositions, and temperatures. And most have rain and snow.
By exposing people to small doses of misinformation and encouraging them to develop resistance strategies, "prebunking" can fight fake news.
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Late-night shows, developed during the "golden age" of TV, are no longer as relevant in the age of streaming services and Donald Trump.
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Bathybius haeckelii was briefly thought to be the link between inorganic matter and organic life.
From Atlantis to Thule, these mythical locales have captivated people's imaginations for centuries.
With a record-setting $1.9 billion jackpot, you'd think it's a no-brainer to buy a Powerball ticket. But the math truly shows otherwise.
Recent discoveries about bodily awareness have changed how scientists think about the nature of consciousness.
The "love hormone" might be an unexplored treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
The Knights Templar were not only skilled fighters, but also clever bankers who played a crucial role in the development of Europe’s financial systems.