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7 Ways to Reduce Fatigue Naturally
Fatigue is different from simply being tired. When you’re tired, you can sleep, and the sensation goes away. But fatigue goes deeper and starts to interfere with a person’s everyday activities. “Fatigue is this draining, exhausting feeling,” says Leorey Saligan, a researcher who studies the condition at Rutgers University. “It’s not just physical, but also…
Read MoreIf Microbes Entered the Olympics, These One-Celled Superstars Would Win Gold
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They race, they spin, they shoot. Meet the organisms for which physical prowess is more than sport—it’s a matter of life and death Source link
Read MoreInside Lindsey Vonn’s Epic Return to the Olympics in 2026 After Retirement and Injury
There’s a certain badassery built into a sport that entails hurtling headfirst on a tiny sled down a twisty track at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. But Ro, the first American to medal in skeleton in 12 years at the IBSF World Championships in 2025, admittedly didn’t think it was for her…
Read MoreWhy your AC filter matters during pollen season
Homeowners are being encouraged to review their air conditioning filters as the pollen season goes through a big shift over the next few weeks, from cedar to oak, mulberry and willow. Source link
Read MoreLuke Combs Pulls Out of Super Bowl Show for Family Reasons Amid Wife Nicole’s Pregnancy
Luke Combs is putting his family first. One day before his scheduled performance at the Madden Bowl in San Francisco, the country star shared that he’s pulling out of the 2026 Super Bowl pre-party, taking place ahead of the big game on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif. “So sorry to miss y’all at Madden…
Read MoreBlack-Owned Beauty Brands With Top Makeup and Skincare to Support & Shop All Year Long
February is Black History Month, and we’re spotlighting some of the Black-owned beauty brands that you need to know about and support not only this month, but all year long. These game-changing brands are inclusive and innovative, with product ranges that will definitely become new favorites in your beauty arsenal. Whether you’re looking for a…
Read MoreWith “Happy Zoo,” Anita Lam Makes a Case for Artistic Environmentalism
Anita Lam. Courtesy Anita Lam Artist Anita Lam didn’t set out to reinvent the zoo, but after reading John Berger’s Why Look at Animals?, she found herself rethinking the joy they’d once brought her. Questions began to take shape in her mind: What does it mean to confine an animal for human spectatorship? What do…
Read MoreSam Altman and Dario Amodei Clash Over Ads and the Future of A.I.
Sam Altman says OpenAI has a “differently-shaped problem” than Anthropic. Chris Jung/NurPhoto via Getty Images As the A.I. industry’s two most influential voices, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei are competing not only for market share but control over the public narrative. The rivalry was put to the test this week when Anthropic…
Read MoreDoes Bad Bunny Have Another Celeb Cameo Planned for Super Bowl Halftime Show? He Says…
“I don’t want to give any spoilers,” the 31-year-old emphasized. “It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be easy and people only have to worry about dancing.” Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) couldn’t be more grateful for the support he’s received ahead of the halftime show. “There’s a lot of people that stop…
Read MoreIn L.A., Julia Stoschek’s Art Collection Activates a Cinema Landmark
Marina Abramović, The Hero 25FPS, 2001. Courtesy the Julia Stoschek Foundation In a long-dormant Venetian-style landmark originally opened in 1924—which once hosted vaudeville and live theater—the nonprofit Julia Stoschek Foundation is reviving a Los Angeles legacy. The Variety Arts Theater will, a century after its opening, will showcase films and videos by Marina Abramović, Doug…
Read More8 Phrases That Will Instantly Get Your Doctor’s Attention
Doctors don’t just examine bodies—they also decode language. And some words and phrases make them lean in, ask more questions, and rethink what might be going on. A clear, detailed conversation with a patient “gets you 80% there on a diagnosis,” says Dr. Robert Biernbaum, chief medical officer at WellNow Urgent Care, which has locations…
Read MoreThese Beetles Are Entirely Dependent on Ants for Survival. Here's Why That's Not an Evolutionary Death Sentence
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Rove beetles cloak themselves in ant pheromones to sneak into the insects’ nests for protection. But in an odd catch-22, that makes them forever reliant on their hosts Source link
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