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How These Caterpillars Use Their Body Hair to Listen for Danger
They may dodge predatory wasps by twitching away at the sound of their approach
How Dissociation Blunts Trauma
The most elusive mental health condition is more common than we thought
When German Shepherds Got Their Cursed Genes
DNA from museum specimens help detail the genetic bottleneck
The Devastating Disease Neglected for Decades
Despite high-tech new therapies, people with sickle cell anemia still encounter stigma today
Recreating the Smells of History
Using chemistry, archival records and AI, scientists are reviving the aromas of old libraries, mummies, and battlefields
Sex Changes the Brains of Male Mice
“What surprised us here was the clarity of the signal”
The First Time Tobacco Executives Admitted Smoking Is Bad for You
The moment the science finally came to light
What Sets Off Bomb Cyclones
This storm category includes some nor’easters, which seem likely to grow even more chaotic in coming decades
Your Lifespan May Depend Much More on Genes Than Previously Thought
Research published today shows a bigger impact of genetics on aging than previously thought
Love in the Time of Climate Change
Megha Majumdar’s acclaimed novel A Guardian and a Thief explores a near-future where scarcity forces hard choices
Why Waiting in Line Makes Stuff Seem More Valuable
New research explains why we like hard-earned rewards more
