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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
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 <i>A Guardian and a Thief</i> 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
What Brown-Colored Lake Water Does to Fish
Some populations of important fish respond better to it than you’d think
These Animals Are Expertly Adapted to the Cold
Some species wield natural antifreeze to survive brutal temperatures
Why Middle-Aged Americans Can’t Find Happiness
Welcome to the real midlife crisis in the US
How Richard Feynman Found the Root of the Challenger Disaster
The famed physicist’s persistence led him to uncover shocking failures
