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Modern humans mated with Denisovans several times in history and it gave us some surprising superpowers!

Recent discoveries revealed that our ancestors interbred with Denisovans on at least three separate…

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The odds of Russia's economy collapsing are 'extremely small' and the war can go on for the long term, economist says

Russia can fight the war in Ukraine indefinitely as its economy has adapted and is now stable, an e…

Jennifer Sor   


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India braces for an intensely harsh winter as La Niña takes hold

With the phenomenon having started in September 2024, it’s anticipated to cause significant disrupt…

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Climate change could cause millions of children to be born prematurely, suffer lifelong complications

Extreme temperatures also had other effects, distinguished by which end of the spectrum took its to…

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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Farmers in Thailand saw their crops wither and mourned the loss of livestock that perished unde…

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Indo-Gangetic Plains, home to half the Indian population, to soon become hotspot of extreme climate events: study

The study suggests that the Plains could face increased risks of crop failure due to rising tempera…

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Stock valuations mirror the extremes of 1929 and the market is at risk of a steep crash, legendary investor John Hussman says

Stocks look like they're in the "most extreme speculative bubble in US financial history," investin…

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NYC gets hit by the biggest snowstorm in 2 years. It's part of a growing trend of extreme weather events.

After a springlike weekend, NYC gets whiplashed by the biggest snowstorm in 2 years. Experts say it…

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Greenhouse gas, sea level rise and ocean heat set new records for climate change in 2021

The WMO State of the Global Climate in 2021 report confirmed that the past seven years have been th…

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What happens when men in straight relationships give the woman the reins in both subtle and extreme ways

A female-led relationship is a dynamic where the woman has the power — sometimes this happens…

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Best Memory cards for digital cameras

In addition to the transfer speeds, you should also consider other features offered by the compa…

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Candida auris is just one infection fueled by rising temperatures. See how extreme climate helps spread disease, in 3 simple charts.

Climate change can supercharge pathogens, weaken humans, and create more opportunities for infectio…

Morgan McFall-Johnsen   


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How California wineries are surviving a record-hot summer and adapting their crops to climate change

"In the past, you just turned the water on and walked away. Now we walk the vineyard and see if the…

Amber Gibson   


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Mumbai rainfalls are become extreme because of warm ocean temperatures

Scientists on Thursday explained the extreme rainfall event in Mumbai to an anomaly that will becom…

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What is equine therapy? How horses can help people cope with conditions ranging from autism to PTSD

Equine-assisted therapy uses horses to improve one's mental or physical wellbeing. People with cond…

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'Anti-maskers' say medical conditions prevent them from wearing masks, but doctors say that's not a legitimate excuse

Some people are claiming medical conditions "exempt" them from mask wearing. Doctors say there are …

Anna Medaris Miller   


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Silicon Valley's tech elites are adopting uncomfortable habits to condition their bodies

It's the same idea that drives those who opt for ice baths or daily cold showers. The idea behind "…

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A fitness guru who goes by 'Iceman' says exposure to extreme temperatures is a lifesaving third pillar of physical health

Still, modern-day humans don't carry around as much brown fat as our ancestors who lived without an…

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A future of erratic weather, higher seas, and extreme heat could lead to an economic 'Great Dying' twice as severe as the Great Depression

Hsiang, Burke, and Miguel's estimate that there's a 12% chance the global economy could fall by 50%…

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