Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their bodies. A physiologist explains what’s at stake.
There are a lot of myths about crystals − for example, that they are magical rocks with healing powers. An earth scientist explains some of their amazing true science.
Whether people are hunters can have a big effect.
Early writers on probability had explained how the ‘house advantage’ didn’t need to be large for a gambling enterprise to profit enormously. But gamblers and gambling operators were slow to catch on.
Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle.
Roofs, windows and siding all affect how vulnerable a home is and how likely it is to survive a wildfire. So does what’s around it in the ‘home ignition zone.’
Unrealistic, outdated ideas that idealize science can set the public up to distrust scientists and the research process. A philosopher of science describes 3 aspects of how science really gets done.
A century ago, a pioneering sex researcher challenged the idea that respectable women did not – and should not – experience sexual desire or have sex, except to please men or have children.
Alcohol is a window into American history, from 17th-century rum production to young people’s declining interest in drinking today.
Teachers who took the course reported less depression and better sleep − and needed fewer sick days.
Criticisms of women without biological children define motherhood too narrowly, as history reveals the many forms of motherhood.
The use of national tariffs in the US began in 1791, led by Alexander Hamilton, and grew throughout the 19th century, in what became known to many as the American System.
In many parts of the US, Americans must learn to live with fire. That means careful decisions on where homes are built and what’s around them, and allowing more low-risk fires to burn.
Montanans used to split tickets, voting for Democrats and Republicans. Growing partisanship looks likely to kill that tradition, which may mean Democratic Sen. Jon Tester loses his reelection bid.
BMW to integrate Huawei smart-connect system into its China-made cars in 2026
AstraZeneca to buy EsoBiotec for up to $1 billion
UBS keeps lid on CEO Ermotti's pay in 2024 amid tussle on regulation
Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal
Brands ditch South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun over dating scandal
Trump to attend Kennedy Center for board meeting, as its new chair
These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades
