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Winter Storm Bomb Cyclone Could Hit East Coast After Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service noted, ‘This could be [the] longest duration of cold in several decades.’
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ADHD Medications May Not Improve Attention, Study Suggests
Study of nearly 6,000 children shows Ritalin and Adderall activate the brain’s reward centers rather than attention networks, challenging long-held beliefs.
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Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.
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Why Your Brain Overreacts to Fear—and How to Fix It
Gradual exposure to fear can rewire your brain and reduce anxiety.
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NASA Set to Launch 1st Manned Moon Rocket in 50 Years: What to Know
10 days, 4 astronauts, 700,000 gallons of fuel: Everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
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We Shorten Our Lives in All Kinds of Ways—But There May Be a Way to Reverse It
Our body has a biological clock that determines how fast our cells age. How does this mechanism work? What are the factors that speed it up or slow it down?
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When Medicine Leads to More Medicine
Gabapentin and common medications can cause side effects doctors mistake for new health problems.
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Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
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These Tiny Habits Reduce Your Mortality Risks
The least active people see the biggest health benefits from moving more.
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World’s First Commercial Space Station Eyes 2027 Launch
The California-based company Vast successfully flew an unmanned demo spacecraft in orbit at the end of 2025.
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NASA on Future of Manual Control in Spaceflight
‘The state of technology is where it is, and we’re not going to undo all of that,’ Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover said.
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NASA Moves Artemis Moon Rocket to Launch Pad
‘We don’t do it alone,’ NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said at a press conference.
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When Brushing Is Not Enough: How Xylitol Changes Oral Health
The best weapon against cavity-causing bacteria doesn’t kill them–it tricks them.
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NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
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Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
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‘Trigger Warnings’ Don’t Deter People From Clicking Through: Study
Research suggests that content warnings on social media may increase curiosity rather than discourage viewing.
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Astronauts Begin Return to Earth After Medical Issue
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavor is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast around 3:41 a.m. ET on Jan. 15.
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Winter Storm Bomb Cyclone Could Hit East Coast After Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service noted, ‘This could be [the] longest duration of cold in several decades.’
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ADHD Medications May Not Improve Attention, Study Suggests
Study of nearly 6,000 children shows Ritalin and Adderall activate the brain’s reward centers rather than attention networks, challenging long-held beliefs.
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Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.
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Why Your Brain Overreacts to Fear—and How to Fix It
Gradual exposure to fear can rewire your brain and reduce anxiety.
|
NASA Set to Launch 1st Manned Moon Rocket in 50 Years: What to Know
10 days, 4 astronauts, 700,000 gallons of fuel: Everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
|
We Shorten Our Lives in All Kinds of Ways—But There May Be a Way to Reverse It
Our body has a biological clock that determines how fast our cells age. How does this mechanism work? What are the factors that speed it up or slow it down?
|
When Medicine Leads to More Medicine
Gabapentin and common medications can cause side effects doctors mistake for new health problems.
|
Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
|
These Tiny Habits Reduce Your Mortality Risks
The least active people see the biggest health benefits from moving more.
|
World’s First Commercial Space Station Eyes 2027 Launch
The California-based company Vast successfully flew an unmanned demo spacecraft in orbit at the end of 2025.
|
NASA on Future of Manual Control in Spaceflight
‘The state of technology is where it is, and we’re not going to undo all of that,’ Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover said.
|
NASA Moves Artemis Moon Rocket to Launch Pad
‘We don’t do it alone,’ NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said at a press conference.
|
When Brushing Is Not Enough: How Xylitol Changes Oral Health
The best weapon against cavity-causing bacteria doesn’t kill them–it tricks them.
|
NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
|
Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
|
‘Trigger Warnings’ Don’t Deter People From Clicking Through: Study
Research suggests that content warnings on social media may increase curiosity rather than discourage viewing.
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Astronauts Begin Return to Earth After Medical Issue
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavor is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast around 3:41 a.m. ET on Jan. 15.
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