Historical disease detectives are solving mysteries of the 1918 flu.
By understanding the epidemiological patterns associated with this and other pandemics, public health officials can better prepare for future health disasters.
A hundred years later, we're still not sure why the Spanish flu killed so many people
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Go ahead, marry your cousin—it's not that bad for your future kids
Just don't turn it into a family tradition.
Marrying your first cousin, while illegal in many states, is not the worst thing you could do. But the situation gets hairy if several generations follow do the same.
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This little baby bird lived 127 million years ago and died the size of your pinky
Its adorable fossil is teaching scientists a lot about bird evolution.
How much can scientists learn from one itty bitty baby bird? Well, if the bird in question is around 127 million years old...quite a lot.
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The Apple HomePod smart speaker uses tons of tech to tweak its sound
I put Apple's smart speaker in various nooks and crannies of my house to see how it sounds
Apple's HomePod speaker is exactly the smart hub you'd expect from Apple.
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Five new science books you should read this month
Seeds, adventures, medicine, and more.
While you patiently wait for spring to sprout, here's five science books to occupy your mind (and couch) with.
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Influenza B is trying to escape our vaccine
Hell hath no fury like a virus scorned.
The Flu feels like one big thing. You get your Flu Shot to protect against The Flu during Flu Season. But it’s an astonishingly diverse virus.
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The best apps for overworked parents
Tech help for bringing up baby.
Raising kids of any age tends to create chaos. Luckily, your smartphone can help you reclaim your time. Here are seven parenting apps for bringing up baby.
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With wind farms, bias is in the eye of the beholder
They can be beautiful monuments or ugly eyesores depending on how you feel about clean energy.
Depending on your ideas about renewable power, you may view a towering, twirling wind turbine as the paragon of elegance or a hideous monstrosity.
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Cryptocurrency millionaires are pushing up prices on some art and collectibles
The rise of Bitcoin and its ilk have seriously shifted some collectible prices.
Magic: The Gathering and other markets have jumped thanks to cryptocurrency investors.
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Tattoos are permanent, but the science behind them just shifted
Your body never stops trying to contain the situation.
If you ask most people how tattoos work, they’re likely to get it a little bit wrong. But a new study suggests we were all a little off the mark.
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Some people's brains make them hear color and taste sounds. Genetics may explain why.
Unraveling the real sixth sense.
Researchers are beginning to unravel the molecular and genetic basis of sound-color synesthesia.
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Stopping package theft could be just the start for Amazon's smart camera plans
The next step may involve AI and machine learning.
Amazon recently purchased Ring, a company whose standout product is a doorbell that also doubles as a security camera.
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She had a textbook medical condition, but it went undiagnosed for more than a year
How stereotyping diseases hurts patients.
Knowing a condition is more common in one gender tends to result in its under diagnosis in the other gender.
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You can thank the Madden-Julian Oscillation for this wild winter
Swings in temperature are what the MJO does best.
All in all, it’s made for a pretty satisfying winter, despite the La Niña conditions that normally would have made the past three months feel unseasonable most of the…
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How to save all the cool posts you find on social media
Bookmark your favorite things.
Sometimes you encounter a tweet, Facebook post, or Instagram photo that you know you'll want to revisit later. Here's how to bookmark those social media posts.
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People used to drill holes in their skulls, and we're still not sure why
Myths about migraines have been greatly exaggerated.
Recent authors have acknowledged there is little evidence to suggest that trepanning was meant to cure headaches. So where did this persistent idea come from?
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IBM wants to replace antibiotics with these big ol' synthetic molecules
Researchers think the molecule might be better at keeping up with evolving bacteria.
Researchers at IBM are working on a synthetic molecule that works in a novel way to attack a bacterium and kill it from the inside out.
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19 things that make traveling less stressful
Don't let dead batteries, dirty socks, or bad headphones ruin your vacation.
19 must-have travel items you won't want to leave at home. Read on.
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Winter Storm Quinn is a weirdo—and it probably won't be this year's last
East Coasters could see more than a foot.
Just days after Winter Storm Riley slammed the East Coast, another nor’easter is on its way. Winter Storm Quinn is expected to deliver heavy snowfall.
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Samsung is trying to replace smart home hubs with giant TVs
The company's QLED television lineup takes aim at controlling smart homes and displaying info.
Samsung's new QLED TVs have a built-in digital assistant and…
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