Centuries before the Inca, Peru's wealthy imported parrots from afar
The Inca Empire's system of roads were built on centuries-old trade routes.
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We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the disease is once again circulating.
The South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down
The biggest US measles outbreak in decades may be over sooner than expected.
Technology Is Reshaping Sleep Apnea Treatment
For decades, cumbersome CPAP machines have been the primary way to help people with sleep apnea. A range of new …
Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Has Another Surprise: It’s Full of Alcohol
Analysis of the tail of 3I/Atlas reveals that it contains an anomalous proportion of methanol, a class of alcohol used …
How Can a Locomotive Pull a Long Train That’s Much Heavier?
For railroads, it’s all about managing static and kinetic friction.
Don’t Expect Big Surprises in the Government’s Alien Files
Donald Trump has ordered the release of files related to aliens, UAP, and UFOs. If previous disclosures are any indication, …
Why RFK’s CDC Is Endorsing ‘Shared Decisionmaking’ for Vaccines
The MAHA movement is recasting the term—developed in the 1980s to help protect patients against paternalistic medicine—in service of its …
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A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.
Sleep Apnea Often Goes Undetected in Women. That’s Starting to Change
Women’s sleep apnea symptoms differ from men’s and can often be confused with hormonal shifts. Researchers are working to close …
Physics answers a kitchen question
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US …
Dealing with annoying people might make you age faster
Stressful people in your life are linked to faster biological aging, a US study finds. Forced proximity — especially with …
One in three Gen Z men want obedient women
Many young men embrace deeply conservative gender roles, a new international study finds. Is social media stoking the return of …
Pill regimen for older people
People who have lived with HIV long-term can need up to a dozen pills every day to suppress the virus. …
NASA's Artemis II moon rocket back to the hangar
A series of fueling issues has delayed the much-anticipated launch of NASA's Artemis II moon mission, the first to carry …
Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'
Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of …
Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island
Ecuador released 158 juveniles in the first phase of an ambitious rewilding effort at the World Heritage Site.
Physics answers a crucial kitchen question
How long does it take for the last drop of milk or oil to drip out of the bottle? US …
American apocalypse: The end 'feels personal and imminent'
Social psychologists in the US found that a third of people surveyed feel the world will end in their lifetimes. …