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China uncovers a 2,200-year-old imperial road that rivals modern highways.
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On the outskirts of Xi’an, the morning air is dusty and cold. A group of workers in reflective vests stands...
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A billion trees planted in China are slowing desert expansion, but some experts say the project may actually harm local ecosystems.
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On the edge of the Tengger Desert in northern China, the wind carries a dry hiss, like sand whispering through...
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10 signs someone is truly smart (even if they don’t know it), according to psychology
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Psychology paints a quieter, stranger picture. Many of the most intelligent people in everyday life don’t look like the stereotype...
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Why mechanics warn that washing your engine bay is riskier than you realize
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The hood pops open, and that first waft of hot, dusty air hits your face. You lean over the engine...
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Scientists notice unusual quiet in seismic activity along a previously active fault line.
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The first thing you notice is the quiet. Not the soft, city quiet of a late Sunday morning, but a...
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A psychologist says, "The best part of life starts when you begin thinking like this."
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Across therapy rooms and kitchen tables, one idea keeps coming up: life doesn’t change because of a promotion or a...
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Total solar eclipse with over six minutes of darkness-the longest until 2114-will be visible from Italy.
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On a hot August afternoon in southern Italy, the beach usually hums with lazy chatter and the clink of spoons...
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Decathlon cuts €500 off this high-powered electric mountain bike.
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French retail giant Decathlon is making a strong push in this category, cutting the price of a powerful full-suspension electric...
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Astronomers officially announce the date of the century’s longest solar eclipse, when day will turn into night.
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At first, nobody noticed. People in the café were scrolling on their phones, traffic lights blinked through their usual red-green...
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Psychology explains why emotional exhaustion often develops quietly.
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The phone screen lights up again. Another message, another small request that somehow feels heavier than it should. You stare...
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Starting January 18, gardeners who use rainwater without permission will face a $135 fine.
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On a gray January morning, just before dawn, you can still hear the clink of watering cans in backyards. A...
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If you keep bread in the freezer, you need to see this.
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Across kitchens, freezers are filling with bread “for later”-but a few overlooked details can quietly ruin that stash. More people...
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Banning remote work is a harsh move that will upend employees' lives.
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Monday morning, 8:17 a.m., on a commuter train that smells like wet coats and burnt coffee. Sophie is standing between...
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Adding a spoonful of sugar to a vase helps keep flowers fresh and standing tall.
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The flowers were already starting to droop. You know the look: petals sagging, stems bending toward the table, and the...
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If you grew up in the 60s or 70s, you likely learned life lessons that aren't often taught anymore.
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The smell of fried bologna and coffee hit you the second you walked into the kitchen. Cartoons hummed softly from...
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If you wake up at the same time every morning without an alarm, psychologists say you likely share these 8 traits.
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Your eyes snap open. The room is still gray, the street outside is barely waking up, and your phone is...
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One of the world’s most trusted brands has admitted that electric cars aren’t their ultimate goal.
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It happened in a fluorescent-lit meeting room, not on a flashy stage. A handful of engineers hunched over laptops, a...
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“Living fossil”: French divers have photographed this iconic species in Indonesia for the first time.
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Night had already swallowed the bay when the French diver switched off his flashlight. For a second, there was only...
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I’m a family doctor-this is my monthly income after 11 years in practice.
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Behind the white coat and the crowded waiting room, the finances of a general practitioner often remain a mystery. By...
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Oral health directly affects how long you live.
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Across several large Japanese studies, teeth are emerging as far more than a cosmetic issue. The number of functioning teeth,...
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Psychology says people who handwrite to-do lists instead of using their phones often share these 9 unique traits.
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The woman in the café has three things on her table: a latte, a pen, and a small, battered notebook....