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We recently got a call from a SciFri listener in Florida who has autoimmune arthritis. He told us that over the years he’d taken 10 drugs, and each out eventually stopped working. He then tried to ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

You may have seen your dog or cat vomit when something doesn’t agree with its tummy. Well, it turns out that ancient ...

Mandates issued in 2019 required New York to cut emissions by 40% by 2030. Governor Hochul is moving to soften the goals, ...

Why are appliances playing elaborate tunes, and where do they come from? Two sonic designers explain how they compose for ...

The human tendency to be right-handed is obvious—especially if you’re a lefty, and have to deal with right-handed desks and scissors, not to mention spiral notebooks. Handedness is related to brain ...