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New York–area chefs are working on the problem. More need to follow their lead.
Microplastics are everywhere in the ocean food chain. A new study suggests they might have another route into terrestrial animals.
Brett M. Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, one of three women who's accused him of sexual assault, are due to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
Blame our ancestors for why it's easier to be a couch potato.
They actually have a quasicrystal-like structure
Human egg cells can now be created from donor blood — a brave new world is upon us.
For 100 million years, there was only creation in the Universe. Meet our first moments of destruction. The cosmic story that gave rise to us is a story rife with […]
The counties in question failed to provide voting and elections information online in both Spanish and English.
NASA scientists have discovered three factors that influence Earth's rotational wobble. Thankfully, while the Earth may wobble, it won't fall down.
More than 5,000 teens were involved in this longitudinal study.
Getting a good night's sleep just took on a whole new meaning.
Ban Ki-moon recently criticized the state of the U.S. healthcare system as part of his work with The Elders, an international organization founded by Nelson Mandela.
The contestants would try to reach the end of the world, as they understand it.
Explore a legendary philosopher's take on how society fails to prepare us for education and progress.
As a leader, you’re in an incredible position to contribute to the success of your employees, as well as create an environment that promotes, encourages, and nurtures employee empowerment. By […]
If all you see is low-energy light in a myriad of directions, you can’t be sure. But this light comes from the Big Bang. There are a lot of things that […]
A new report from the World Health Organization outlines some sobering statistics on the global toll of alcohol consumption.
Some say the proliferation of sex robots could lead to less demand for prostitution, but not all agree.