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Conversation helps sexual satisfaction and desire, especially with partners in committed relationships.
Discovered by NASA’s Chandra X-ray observatory, it’s powered by a supermassive black hole. 2019 marks 20 years of NASA’s Chandra, humanity’s most powerful X-ray observatory. Artist illustration of the Chandra X-ray […]
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Does God exist? The answer rests outside the "normal" boundaries of science.
The downsides of drug abuse are so clear that one would imagine smarter folks would stay away from them. The research suggests otherwise.
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Symbols are often used to help people get an idea of higher, often ineffable, truths.
Smoking may put more than just your physical health at risk.
A comprehensive interdisciplinary paper removes any doubt that orcas don't belong in marine parks and zoos.
The once-famously cheap city is growing more expensive by the year, pricing out the artists that it was once known for.
When a subculture like drag goes global, it's easy to forget the courage it took, and still takes, for so many people to live on the outside what they know they are on the inside. The maker of WIG and GAGA FIVE FOOT TWO on bravery, authenticity, and the eternal power of youth.
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, but doesn’t have the earliest sunrise or the latest sunset. Here’s why. The length of a day on planet Earth might […]
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The ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are remnants of the ice age. They're also the wild cards of climate science.
A recent report compared the youth marijuana usage rates across the U.S. states, revealing some surprising differences.