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The Wonder of Avi Loeb

Abraham Loeb knows how improbable it is that he’s here. First, there had to be [...]

Bumble to develop AI personas that can go on dates for you and it’s ‘literally a Black Mirror episode’

Bumble founder’s ‘AI dating concierge’ idea has not been received well by the online community. [...]

What Is Foie Gras, and Why Is It Being Banned?

Foie gras is often served sauteed, like this dish of foie gras on napoleon of [...]

This Cliff Face Is Packed With Fossilized Whale Remains

This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal [...]

The Real Science Behind the Megalodon

One of the meg’s fearsome teeth, shown here in this extreme close-up. Cynthia Kiernan, Smithsonian.com [...]

How Nonemployee Compensation Works

Independent contractors who provide services to business are considered self-employed. PhotoAlto/Laurence Mouton/Getty Images Here’s a [...]

Found: A Time Capsule at the National Zoo

Shanthi, 34, and Kandula, 8, in the Elephant Trails yard after the first phase of [...]

USDA Exercise Guidelines

Regular physical activity is essential to weight control and good physical and mental health. The [...]