The Chernobyl tragedy was one of the most dreadful tragedies of all time. It happened when a routine test at the Chernobyl ...

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Whenever using lotion, it is important to check in on product recalls as well as the ingredients, as some may include metals. Here are several body lotions that, at various points in time, have been ...

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

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At this time of year, we tend to think of trees with colorful leaves as native to colder climates than ours. But then Jenny ...