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Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic
As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation.
A Tiny Mediterranean Island Feels the Heat of the Minerals War with China
As the West tries to outrun a dangerous dependency, Europe faces an uphill battle.
As Pentagon Races to Deploy AI, Operational Challenges Highlight Risks
Defense experts say AI is essential in warfare, but it comes with mixed success and unpredictable pitfalls.
How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs
The NIH director outlines efforts to reform the agency—largest public funder of biomedical research.
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More Calcium May Not Help Build Stronger Bones
High salt and sugar intake, smoking, and other unhealthy dietary habits impair calcium absorption and can lead to osteoporosis.

More Calcium May Not Help Build Stronger Bones
High salt and sugar intake, smoking, and other unhealthy dietary habits impair calcium absorption and can lead to osteoporosis.

‘My Husband’s Wife': A Life Erased
A roller coaster ride of deception takes an artist through one-too-many revelations in this novel.

‘Animal Farm’: Authoritarianism Dressed up as Altruism
Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ warns that revolutions can betray freedom.

A Schoolboy Mob, a Villain, and the First Martyr of the Revolution
In ‘This Week in History,’ a gunshot fired blindly into a mob of Bostonians, kills a young boy, leading to a memorable and controversial trial.

A Disturbing Look at How ‘Irregular Forces’ Fought the American Revolution
Mark Lender and James Martin’s ‘War without Mercy’ presents an oft-ignored aspect of the War for Independence.

‘My Husband’s Wife': A Life Erased
A roller coaster ride of deception takes an artist through one-too-many revelations in this novel.

‘Chicken Cobbler’ Is so Tasty, You Could Eat It for Dinner Every Night
This is pretty much a dump-and-bake recipe.
Jet Lag: Dealing With the Messy, Chaotic Biology of Crossing Time Zones
Crossing the world within hours comes with a toll—a reminder that the human body keeps its own time regardless of the clock in the airport.
So Close You Can See Elephant Eyelashes? Welcome to San Diego’s Elephant Valley
Elephant Valley is designed to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants.
Taking the Kids: Time for Romance
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time for romantic trips.






















































































































