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As Pentagon Races to Deploy AI, Operational Challenges Highlight Risks
Defense experts say AI is essential in warfare, but it comes with mixed success and unpredictable pitfalls.
How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs
The NIH director outlines efforts to reform the agency—largest public funder of biomedical research.
How a Water War Is Brewing Over a Drying Lake in Nevada
Without changes in some states’ water laws and public-private investment, downstream users, such as Walker Lake, face existential challenges.
New Coalition Aims to Ban Vaccine Mandates Across US
The effort is targeting measures the group says violate medical freedom, including vaccine and mask mandates.
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Mitochondria May Contribute to Chronic Nerve Pain: 4 Ways to Relieve It
Research shows how damaged mitochondria in nerve cells cause chronic pain.

Mitochondria May Contribute to Chronic Nerve Pain: 4 Ways to Relieve It
Research shows how damaged mitochondria in nerve cells cause chronic pain.

England’s Oldest Surviving Crown
This 14th-century bejeweled crown is further proof of Medieval craftsmen’s advanced technical skills.

‘Three Men and a Baby’: On the Gift of Parenting
This instalment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ celebrates babies.

A Springtime Hymn: ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’
The sight of a countryside in bloom inspired the spiritual song.

Wordless Picture Books
From magic chalk to snowy crystals, these wordless picture books spark imagination, build literacy skills and inspire readers of all ages.

England’s Oldest Surviving Crown
This 14th-century bejeweled crown is further proof of Medieval craftsmen’s advanced technical skills.
Jet Lag: Dealing With the Messy, Chaotic Biology of Crossing Time Zones
Crossing the world within hours comes with a toll—a reminder that the human body keeps its own time regardless of the clock in the airport.
So Close You Can See Elephant Eyelashes? Welcome to San Diego’s Elephant Valley
Elephant Valley is designed to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Visiting Germany’s Lutherland
See the spaces where Martin Luther made his imprint in history.
Jet Lag: Dealing With the Messy, Chaotic Biology of Crossing Time Zones
Crossing the world within hours comes with a toll—a reminder that the human body keeps its own time regardless of the clock in the airport.





















































































































