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The power of friendship: How a letter helped create an American bestseller about antisemitism — Rachel Gordan

Eighty years ago, the Jewish American novelist Laura Z. Hobsonwas contemplating her next writerly move and was seeking a little help...
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The promise of repairing bones and tendons with human-madematerials — Brittany Taylor

Brittany Taylor is a biomedical engineer and assistant professor who studies novel ways to improve bone and tendon healing after injuries. She...
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The surprising reason why insects circle lights at night: They lose track of the sky — Samuel Fabian, Jamie Theobald and Ash Sondhi

It’s an observation as old as humans gathering around campfires: Light at night can draw an erratically circling crowd of...
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The UN just declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment – here’s where resolutions like this can lead  — Joel E. Correia

Climate change is already affecting much of the world’s population, with startlingly high temperatures from the Arctic to Australia. Air pollution from wildfires, vehicles and industries threatens human health. Bees and pollinators are...
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Think being a NASCAR driver isn’t as physically demanding as other sports? Think again — Michael Reid

Imagine an NBA game played outdoors. In August. In Phoenix. Tip-off is at noon. There are no timeouts. There is...

Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains — Melissa J. Armstrong

Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary about Robin Williams’ final years, when the actor lived with Lewy body dementia.
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Tony Bennett: the timeless visionary who, with a nod to America’s musical heritage, embraced the future — Jose Valentino Ruiz

In the history of American popular music, there have been few luminaries as enduring and innovative as Tony Bennett....

Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health — Andrew J. Corsaro

More than one-quarter of U.S. adults live with untreated tooth decay, with nearly half of adults over 30 showing signs of gum disease.

Trump can’t beat Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in court – but the fight might be worth more than a win — Frank LoMonte

From condo salesman to reality TV host to leader of the free world, Donald Trump has occupied several lifetimes’ worth of identities over a remarkable career of reinventions.
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Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline — Sara N. Burke

Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may...

Video shows students still get paddled in US schools — F. Chris Curran

For students across America each year, the use of corporal punishment for violating school rules is still a routine part of their education.

Want to teach kids about nature? Insects can help — Akito Kawahara and Megan Ennes

Insects are everywhere – in backyards, balconies and the park down the street.
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