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Lloyd Kaufman, Who Saw Answers Behind the ‘Moon Illusion,’ Dies at 97
He advanced the study of a millenniums-old mystery: why the moon appears larger on the horizon than it does high in the night sky.
The Chatbot Will See You Now
Americans are already turning to A.I. for health information in large numbers, new research suggests.
How Trump and Harris Talked About Climate Change During the Debate
Vice President Kamala Harris nodded to the urgency of climate change but also highlighted the country’s record levels of oil and gas production.
Francisco Lopera, the ‘Country Doctor’ Who Upended Our Understanding of Dementia
Francisco Lopera defied rebels, cartels and vampire bats to become a pioneering researcher of Alzheimer’s disease.
Europeans Used Cocaine Much Earlier Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
In human remains buried in an Italian crypt, researchers found evidence of cocaine use from the 17th century.
Cholera Deaths Soar Worldwide Despite Being Easily Preventable
Fatalities spiked 71 percent last year, far outpacing the 13 percent rise in cases, the World Health Organization said.
Polaris Dawn Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Reach Record Orbit Above Earth
After launching early on Tuesday, the billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew traveled to altitudes not visited by any astronaut since the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and ’70s.
Francisco Lopera, Pioneer in Alzheimer’s Research, Dies at 73
A neurologist in Colombia, he worked with the world’s largest extended family with Alzheimer’s and helped fuel research to prevent or delay dementia symptoms.
K-Cup Pods Aren’t Recyclable, S.E.C. Says
The agency said Keurig, in its financial filings, had claimed its pods could be “effectively recycled” but didn’t note that two big recycling companies wouldn’t accept them.
‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak
U.S. inspectors listed serious problems in 2022 that could have resulted in strict measures like a pause in production. But the plant continued operating, and some conditions persisted.
Doctors Give Black Women Unneeded C-Sections to Fill Operating Rooms, Study Suggests
Healthy Black women with low risk factors were far more likely to get C-sections than white women with similar medical histories, a large new study found.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Launch: What to Know About Planned Spacewalk
The mission is taking people farther from Earth than anyone has traveled since the end of NASA’s Apollo moon missions.
Yale Settles With Patients Who Sued Over Painful Egg Retrievals
Patients received “substantial” payments, their lawyers said, and the clinic agreed to staffing changes.
7 Takeaways From This Year’s Seemingly Endless Fire Season
While the Line Fire burns in Southern California, what can we learn from how a changing climate has affected an expanding fire season?
Teen Girls’ Brains Aged Rapidly During Pandemic, Study Finds
Neuroimaging found girls experienced cortical thinning far faster than boys did during the first year of Covid lockdowns.
10,000 Feet Up, Scientists Found Hundreds of Airborne Germs
In 10 flights over Japan, researchers found a host of bacteria and fungi. These high-altitude germs could help spread disease around the world.
How a Rural Maine County Jail Helped Prisoners Blunt Opioid Cravings
A sheriff fought to give prisoners addicted to opioids a shot that suppresses cravings for a month. Upon release, they were more likely to continue treatment.
Bird Flu Has Already Appeared in These New York Markets. What’s Next?
It’s not just rural farms. Urban animal markets are fertile grounds for viral transmission, experts say.
The Terrifying Way That Eels Escape a Hungry Fish’s Stomach
X-ray videos showed that some young Japanese eels demonstrated that they were not content to become a predator’s meal.
How to Wash Laundry in an Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Way
The suds that go down the drain can be harmful to wildlife. We’ve got tips on how to clean clothes and support nature.