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Newly dated fossils from New Mexico challenge the idea that dinosaurs were in decline—and suggest instead they had formed ...

Animal bones are full of collagen, calcium, and minerals—and are even more nutritious than meat. We asked food scientists how to make them part of your diet. There’s more value in bones than collagen ...

With its progressive spirit, legendary live music and festivals, and mouth-watering barbecue, Austin is undeniably cool. For a similar vibe to Austin, but in Europe, head to Aarhus, Denmark’s ...

The founder of the Mormon Church rocked 19th-century America with his spiritual visions, his belief in polygamy—and even a presidential run. Joseph Smith, Jr., the founder and leader of the Church of ...

Decades ago, India’s tigers were on the brink of extinction. Slowly, their numbers have rebounded. But that ecological success has prompted a dire problem—and a race to save many of them from genetic ...

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While there are a lot of unknowns about marijuana use and fertility, researchers think it's important for patients to know the risks. A new study links cannabis with fertility issues in female IVF ...

Heavy metals are dangerous at high levels, but treatments that remove can also be risky and only benefit certain patients. Chelation therapy is used to treat acute cases of lead poisoning and other ...