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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

Observing the night sky can get kids interested in astronomy and STEM careers. Jeremy Thomas/Unsplash

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Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help

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

SpaceX’s Starship rocket launches in August 2025. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images

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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

Jannelliz Barragan, center, wears a weighted vest during a workout class in New York on Aug. 13, 2025. AP Photo/Shelby Lum

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Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all

People have a tough time discerning a fake review from a real one. Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

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As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers

Staff Writer - October 6, 2024

Professional caregivers do essential work but often earn low wages. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images

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Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll...

Staff Writer - October 4, 2024

Political surveys conducted for CNN and other major media outlets can shape the nation’s perception of a presidential race. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

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Why CNN is changing up its polling for 2024

Staff Writer - October 2, 2024

Flooding across North Carolina’s mountains left many residents with muddy, debris-strewn yards and flooded homes. Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images

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Health risks are growing in mountain areas flooded by Hurricane Helene...

Staff Writer - October 1, 2024

Keurig, maker of K-Cup single-use coffee pods, was recently fined for claiming the pods were recyclable. Dixie D. Vereen/For The Washington Post, via Getty Images

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Can you trust companies that say their plastic products are recyclable?...

Staff Writer - September 24, 2024

An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered airship could someday play a role in providing internet access to rural areas or disaster zones. Thales Alenia Space via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

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A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne...

Staff Writer - August 26, 2024

EMDR was developed in 1987. Laurence soulez/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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Hard-to-treat traumas and painful memories may be treatable with EMDR –...

Staff Writer - August 16, 2024

Workers on a trolley at 5 p.m. in Baltimore, April 1943. Marjory Collins/Library of Congress, CC BY-ND

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A packed Baltimore trolley illustrates the ups and downs of US...

Staff Writer - August 11, 2024

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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