Reports and Studies
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Goodbye gator, see you later: San Francisco mourns its beloved albino alligator
Claude wasn’t much of a talker, he barely moved, and never wore a costume to entice his audience – but…
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Alzheimer’s finger-prick test could help diagnosis
An international trial is examining whether a finger-prick blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The study,…
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Black pepper and olive oil: The ingredients that super-charge the nutrients you get from food
Seasoning your food or adding a dressing to a meal could help you absorb more vitamins and minerals. Scientists believe…
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‘The past is an underused tool’: An Elizabethan mansion’s secrets for staying warm
In a bleak, deadly period of cold weather known as the Little Ice Age, clever Elizabethan designs helped keep a…
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Research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn’t raise risk of autism despite Trump claims
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or…
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Seven global wellness traditions worth borrowing this year
From Indonesia’s herbal tonics to Japan’s towel rubdowns, these wellness traditions and habits from across the globe can invigorate your…
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A hotline to report vapers and caning if you’re caught: Singapore’s e-cigarette crackdown
It’s a busy day at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore’s main land crossing on the border with Malaysia, and thousands of cars…
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Mysterious ‘iron bar’ discovery in space may reveal Earth’s future
Scientists have discovered a large bar‑shaped cloud of iron atoms in space that could offer clues about the future of…
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Serial houseplant killer? Here’s how to keep them alive
Have you lost count of the times you’ve had high hopes for a pot plant but despite careful positioning and…
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The surprising benefits of standing on one leg
Balancing on a single limb can be surprisingly challenging as we get older, but training yourself to do it for…
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