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Life, for most of us, ends far too soon—hence the effort by biomedical researchers to find ways to delay the aging process and extend our stay on Earth. But there’s a paradox at the heart of the ...

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In many parts of the country, the lead-up to winter is a busy time for squirrels, furiously collecting and hiding acorns and nuts for the cold months ahead. But how can squirrels recall where it has ...

We all want to be happier. But happiness can often feel like a destination we're always trying to reach, a fleeting moment we can't quite grasp. The good news is, happiness isn't just a matter of luck ...

Most magic tricks require a fairly sophisticated understanding of how humans perceive the world. To fall for a trick, people have to see things they perceive as important and ignore things that are ...

Artists and scientists have been creating optical illusions for centuries. Here are 35 mind-bending examples that prove you can't always trust what your eyes are telling you. When you purchase through ...

Waking up in the middle of the night or struggling to drift off can be frustrating, but counting sheep isn’t the answer. Research from Oxford University shows it's too dull to calm a racing mind.

A new sport arrived on the Olympic scene in 2021: skateboarding. On Tuesday, Japan’s Sakura Yosozumi won gold at the final women’s skateboarding event. The last men’s event will air at 10:00 pm EST on ...