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Ice skating is counterintuitive: why should a narrow blade make it easier to slide over the ice? The science is surprisingly complex, but unscientific people worked…

In the months leading up to last year’s presidential election, more than 2,000 Americans, roughly split across partisan lines, were recruited for an experiment: Could an…

Whether it is kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or sourdough, today’s foodies are not short of fermented treats to tantalise their tastebuds. But for the adventurous, the…

August 23, 20253 min readThe Brain’s Map of the Body Is Surprisingly Stable—Even after a Limb Is LostThe brain’s body map doesn’t reorganize itself after limb…

If you ask me, it’s a great time to be an Alien fan. Last year’s Alien: Romulus offered a fun, nostalgic taste of what made the…

Chaotic and unpredictable, keeping up with Donald Trump’s volatile trade war – never mind his presidency – can be tough.Back in April after his “Liberation Day”…