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An 18th-century stained glass window panel by William Peckitt, showing The Last Supper of Christ and the disciples. TonyBaggett via iStock / Getty Images Plus
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Why is an ultimate goal called a ‘Holy Grail?’

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Joanne M. Pierce, College of the Holy Cross For decades, winning an Olympic medal has been described as the...

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U.S. researchers are seeking the light at the end of a rough year for science. Westend61/Getty Images
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‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers...

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Carrie McDonough, Carnegie Mellon University; Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University; Cara Poland, Michigan State University; Nathaniel M. Tran, University of Illinois Chicago;...
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...

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...

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

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Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience

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