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These exquisite jade burial suits were just a rumor—until the discovery of an ancient Chinese tomb
Unraided crypts are hard to come by. And yet in 1968, soldiers stumbled upon the imperial family tombs of a Han dynasty ...
Colon cancer is rising in young people. Finally, scientists have a clue about why.
As scientists question the rise in early colon cancer cases, a new study is offering some potential answers. Colored scanning ...
Ancient Greeks and Romans were obsessed with diet advice, too
From protein-filled meals to the benefits of lentils and intermittent fasting, the Classical world had strong opinions about ...
Avoid the crowds at America’s national parks—by going underwater
From sunken ships to kelp forests to vibrant reefs, these national park experiences are as uncrowded as it gets. Here’s where ...
The ability to reverse damage to your lungs and heart is tantalizingly close
After decades of hype and setbacks, scientists have made impressive progress into tricking stem cells into repairing organs.
Olive oil tourism is taking off in Greece. Here’s where to taste it.
From tastings with olive oil sommeliers to celebrating harvest season at family-run mills, here’s how to experience ...
Can humans really smell insects? The truth about the viral debate
Just like “the dress” divided the internet a decade ago, the insect smell question is one of the latest debates.  So, why do ...
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Baby fish have started eating plastic. We haven’t yet seen the consequences
Newborn fish are mistaking tiny bits of trash for food. If they die, there’ll be fewer big fish—and that could rattle the food chain. marine-plastic-ocean-fish-microplasticThe naturally oily ...
How to spend 48 hours in Tofino, the bohemian bolthole on Vancouver Island
Windswept surfing beaches, rainforest hikes and seaweed spas are all on offer at this bohemian outpost on Vancouver Island.