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In college, Olivia Walch was a self-described "sleep deprivation cowboy." She would go days with onl
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We turn to first responders for help during emergencies. We expect them to stay calm and cool, and t
When we're feeling morally outraged — over politics, global conflicts, or violence, like the recent
For thousands of years, we've thought of language as one of the key features that makes humans uniqu
What does it mean to be 'gifted'? Who qualifies and how should we teach and treat gifted children? A
Thanksgiving is a lovely holiday — a time for food, family, and counting our blessings. But let's fa
We not only love trees for their beauty — we need them for our survival. But around the world, some
How does nature make durable materials like corals and seashells without a heat or a kiln? How do pe
Circadian rhythms affect more than our sleep — they can shape all aspects of our health, and are in
With a contested presidential election looming, we explore what's at stake for health and science, f
It's that time of year when we celebrate something we usually hate: fear. We visit haunted houses an
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Police generally aren't trained to deal with mental health crises — and yet they constantly find the
Every second counts when it comes to treating patients in cardiac arrest — which is why researchers
