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Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran on Jan. 9, 2026. MAHSA/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

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How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest

Staff Writer - January 13, 2026

Studies have linked ultraprocessed foods to poor health outcomes, but such foods make up about half the calories of a typical American diet. Kobus Louw/E+ via Getty Images

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Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows

An elderly Ukrainian walks through the rubble following a Russian aerial bomb strike in Donetsk Oblast. Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images

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Ukraine is under pressure to trade land for peace − if it does, history shows it might not ever get it back

George Washington believed restraint was the truest measure of American national interest. Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images

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George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

There’s a long history of children revising, adapting and remixing language and games. Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive via Getty Images

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The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

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New York mayor’s preschool crusade helps better-off families

Staff Writer - October 25, 2014

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Ancient human bone reveals when we bred with Neanderthals

Staff Writer - October 25, 2014

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Police opposition to Harry Roberts’ release reflects murky history of his...

Staff Writer - October 25, 2014

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Could incapacitating chemical weapons start an arms race?

Staff Writer - October 25, 2014

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Gender equity in schools in Muslim countries: it can be done

Staff Writer - October 23, 2014

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How parents can prevent and deal with bullying

Staff Writer - October 23, 2014

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Silicon Valley tech giants: real innovators or spoilt rich kids?

Staff Writer - October 23, 2014

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Hard Evidence: how much did our ancestors drink – and are...

Staff Writer - October 23, 2014

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Eaton fire survivors gather in Altadena, Calif., to talk about recovery six months after the LA fires. Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images

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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety –...

Staff Writer - December 31, 2025

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U.S. researchers are seeking the light at the end of a rough year for science. Westend61/Getty Images

‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers...

December 31, 2025

Modern winter jackets use a few time-honored physics principles to keep you warm. Magda Indigo/Moment via Getty Images

New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter...

December 27, 2025

Hormone changes that begin years before menopause can cause gradual muscle loss and increased insulin resistance. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause – but you...

December 26, 2025

Old rat nests can contain fabrics, papers, animal bones, plant remains and other materials that have been undisturbed for hundreds of years. Andyworks/E+ Collection via Getty Images

I study rat nests − here’s why rodents make great archivists

December 25, 2025