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Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not ...

"The Grand Canyon is an epic Rosetta Stone for geology," Denver Museum of Nature and Science geologist James Hagadorn said.

Armed with advanced technology, decades of expertise, and insights from an NSF-funded study, a multi-institution team of ...

Morton was a physician and naturalist who lived in Philadelphia from 1799 until the end of his life in 1851. A lecture he delivered to aspiring doctors at the Philadelphia Association for Medical ...

Ayşegül Savaş’s “The Wilderness” is part of a slew of little books on new motherhood and art—and their tensions.

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Orbital,” by Samantha Harvey, won the 2024 Booker Prize on Tuesday. The book follows a day in the life of six astronauts.

Holy comic book capers, Batman! Illinois is hiding a treasure trove of superhero havens that’ll make your inner child squeal ...

From Superman’s hometown to Chicago’s comic book havens, Illinois is a superhero fan’s paradise. These attractions prove that ...

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Eating more fruits, veggies, and plant-based foods boosts mood, reduces stress, and improves cognitive function, while ...