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More people are surviving avalanches than decades ago — here's why
By Michael Schubert published
A study of avalanche survival data shows that survival rates have increased and rescues are faster, but time is still critical for buried victims.
Flu shots have changed this year — here's why
By Emily Cooke published
Unlike past flu shots, flu vaccines for the 2024-2025 season don't contain the "Yamagata lineage" of influenza viruses because evidence suggests that type of flu no longer exists.
What causes stuttering?
By Emily Cooke published
Very little is known about the origins of stuttering, but there are several possible explanations.
Source of person's recent bird flu case remains a mystery — and experts say that's concerning
By Kamal Nahas last updated
The latest human case of bird flu in the U.S. occurred in a patient with no reported exposure to affected animals, sparking questions over whether the virus is spreading between people. Experts say that's unlikely but argue the case raises other concerns.
How do you see pictures in your brain?
By Lynne Gauthier, Jiabin Shen published
Here’s how your brain visualizes scenarios that you’re not actually looking at with your eyes.
Why do leafy green vegetables interact with blood thinners?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?
Ultrahuman Ring AIR review
By Anna Gora published
Can "the lightest smart ring in the world" impress us with its features and performance?
What happens when you hold in a fart?
By Sierra Bouchér published
We all hold in farts from time to time, but where does the gas go?
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