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Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It’s a Lot.
In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found.
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The Itsy Bitsy Spider Inspired a Microphone
If spiders use their webs like a large external eardrum, researchers reasoned, perhaps spider silk could be the basis for a powerful listening device.
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Ukrainian Wines Find a Global Audience in Spite of War
These bottles, reflecting thousands of years of winemaking history and a fresh wave of energy, are now arriving in the U.S.
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Pizza Box Recycling Bins Are Here
The Central Park Conservancy is testing a new receptacle — square, with a narrow slot — in an effort to keep trash under control.
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Teen died from ultra-spicy ‘One Chip Challenge,’ autopsy finds
Paqui discontinued the product after 14-year-old Harris Wolobah died in September after eating the extremely spicy chip at school.
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We moved two years ago. I still hate it here. Give advice to this Hax question.
Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.
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This low-alcohol $14 malbec is lighter in calories but big on flavor
Plus, a crisp pinot grigio and a Napa Valley riesling for this week’s sips.
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Switchel, a drink dating to antiquity, is a refreshing way to cool off
Switchel is essentially old-timey Gatorade!
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This tomato, barley and bean stew is thrifty, hearty and flexible
Harissa, garlic and tomatoes provide the flavor in this one-pot vegan stew.
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Voice Actors Sue Company Whose AI Sounds Like Them
Two voice actors say an A.I. company created clones of their voices without their permission. Now they’re suing. The company denies it did anything wrong.