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The name “brown recluse” conjures up nightmarish visuals for a majority of the population, and not only for those who have arachnophobia. This unique spider is found in 16 states, most of which are in ...

Beyond aesthetics, excessive reliance on false lashes can pose health risks. According to Howerton Eye Clinic, frequent use of false lashes—especially those applied with adhesive—can lead to allergic ...

Our tendency for cognitive simplification is dangerous, especially in an AI-infused landscape. Explore four practical steps to prevent bias amplification, both online and offline.

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Our hands perform thousands of complex tasks every day – can artificial intelligence help robots match these extraordinary human appendages?

Scientists at Stanford are developing a painless, topical vaccine using a common skin bacterium to trigger immunity.

A new study draws a line between random genetic mutations and predictable epigenetic changes used to measure biological aging.

Lydia Patrick is a Newsweek Life and Trends Reporter based in London, focusing on emerging trends, human interest stories, and women's issues. She previously uncovered a growing pattern of knife ...

In a new study published in Science, a Belgian research team explores how genetic switches controlling gene activity define ...