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Why do our brains crave pattern-seeking rituals like Wordle?

Many say ancient and modern rituals in both religious and secular contexts serve a powerful role in people’s lives, especially during uncertain times, writes Sarah Pulliam Bailey

The future of food: Why we can’t be too reliant on seed banks

A lot is made of seed vaults, but my research shows that we need to diversify to secure the future, writes Helen Anne Curry

More And More Orcas Have Started Using Fishing Lines As Free Buffets

Haters will call it stealing, but scientists call it innovating.

GoFundMe Ends Fundraiser For Canada Convoy Protesters

The crowdfunding website said "the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports of violence and other unlawful activity.”

Judge Halts Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Opt-Out School Mask Order, For Now

Arlington Circuit Court Judge Louise DiMatteo ruled in favor of seven school boards that filed a lawsuit challenging the governor’s order.

Pandemics Are Expensive. Preventing Them Is Cheap.

New research quantifies the costs associated with pandemic outbreaks and the tools we need to fend off the next one. “Our salvation comes cheap,” the lead author said.

Mosquitoes are ‘more attracted to people who wear red, orange or black clothes’

The insects fly towards specific colours - once they have smelled a plume of CO2 from human breath

Scientists find new more infectious and damaging HIV variant in the Netherlands

People infected with the variant had between 3.5 and 5.5 times higher viral load

The Space Station’s About To Die And Now We Know When, Where And How

The ISS will have a spectacular ending and a watery grave.

Why does alcohol mess with my sleep?

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much you drink, you just feel like your sleep isn’t quite as restful as normal, Amelia Nierenberg explains why this might be

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