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Archives for December 2017

People are more interested in sex around Christmas — and there’s a baby boom nine months laterPeople are more interested in sex around Christmas — and there’s a baby boom nine months later
Apple reportedly developing EKG reader for future Apple Watch modelsApple reportedly developing EKG reader for future Apple Watch models
US life expectancy falls for second straight year as more people die from drug overdosesUS life expectancy falls for second straight year as more people die from drug overdoses
This gene therapy stopped mice from going deaf — and could save some humans’ hearing tooThis gene therapy stopped mice from going deaf — and could save some humans’ hearing too
Risky mutant virus research can once again receive government fundingRisky mutant virus research can once again receive government funding
For $500, this ‘breathing’ robot might help you sleep betterFor $500, this ‘breathing’ robot might help you sleep better
Let’s all play the game about ‘90s internet porn that got banned on SteamLet’s all play the game about ‘90s internet porn that got banned on Steam
Explore ancient civilizations (and their diseases) in this delightful coloring bookExplore ancient civilizations (and their diseases) in this delightful coloring book
When mothers live near fracking sites, babies are more likely to be born underweightWhen mothers live near fracking sites, babies are more likely to be born underweight
Homeland Security wants its employees to learn mindfulness, but is that the best way to build resilience?Homeland Security wants its employees to learn mindfulness, but is that the best way to build resilience?
AI tools will make it easy to create fake porn of just about anybodyAI tools will make it easy to create fake porn of just about anybody
Bongs for kids, profits for companies? Scholar Emily Dufton on the past and future of marijuana activismBongs for kids, profits for companies? Scholar Emily Dufton on the past and future of marijuana activism
If speaking in the third person makes you a Buddhist, Donald Trump is doing it wrongIf speaking in the third person makes you a Buddhist, Donald Trump is doing it wrong
The spike in gun sales after Sandy Hook meant more people died accidentally from gunsThe spike in gun sales after Sandy Hook meant more people died accidentally from guns
We know just how much staring at the sun can damage your eyes, thanks to woman who stared at eclipseWe know just how much staring at the sun can damage your eyes, thanks to woman who stared at eclipse

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