Histotripsy: Killing Tumors with Sound and Water
Histotripsy uses focused sound waves to destroy tumors without surgery or radiation.
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Why Your Brain Needs Complete Darkness at Night for Optimal Sleep
Discover why your brain needs complete darkness at night for deep, restorative sleep.
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Storms With Titles: How Hurricanes Get Their Names
Discover how hurricanes get their names (from saints and phonetic codes to today’s global naming system).
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The Mother of Us All: Tracing the Legacy of Mitochondrial Eve
The story of Mitochondrial Eve, whose DNA links every human today through one unbroken maternal line.
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The Discovery of Insulin and the First Children Who Lived Because of It
The remarkable story of insulin’s discovery and how it saved the first children with type 1 diabetes.
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Why Frozen Vegetables Are Just as Healthy as Fresh Ones (Maybe Even Healthier)
Learn how freezing locks in nutrients and reduces food waste without sacrificing flavor or quality.
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Why Having a Baby “Later” Might Signal Longevity
In one study, women whose last child arrived at age 33 or older had roughly twice the odds of reaching age 95.
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Fire with Wings: How “Fire Hawks” in Australia Use Fire to Hunt
Fire hawks” use burning sticks to hunt in a mix of science, myth, and natural intelligence.
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From Poop to Power: How Poultry Waste Is Turned into Energy
How poultry waste is being transformed into renewable energy worldwide
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