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In a new book, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the ways grief affects the body, from the heart to the immune system.
New research found drones to be more effective than dogs, cars, or loud noises at convincing bears to avoid human areas.
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Non-mixing layers of water and hydrocarbons thousands of miles deep could explain the icy planets’ strange magnetic fields.
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Research supporting the amyloid hypothesis—the idea that Alzheimer's is caused by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the ...
Just like in “When Harry Met Sally”, the answer isn’t so simple for Kinda baboons, which form long-term friendships between the sexes.
On Tuesday, April 29, join Ira Flatow in conversation with journalists to discuss the role of science writing in or current ...
On Saturday, May 10, join the Science Friday team in Columbia, Missouri for a special live stage version of our radio show.
The award-winning novel 'Orbital' explores the inner thoughts of astronauts during a single day aboard the International ...