The Pet-Name Trend Humans Can’t Resist
Why would anyone name their dog Kyle?
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The Great Pandemic Hand-Washing Blooper
Should you wash your hands? Yes. Does it matter for respiratory viruses? Not as much as we once thought.
Truffles Are Everywhere Now
Farmers around the world are trying to cash in on the prized black truffle.
Shark Skin Is Engineered for Speed
And humans are desperately trying to mimic its properties in boats and swimsuits.
The Infinite Possibilities in a Tiny Smudge From Outer Space
Astronomers have captured a poignant view of another planetary system in the making.
China Accidentally Made Our Gas Much Cheaper
Xi Jinping’s zero-COVID lockdowns have been an unexpected gift to Joe Biden.
There Are Too Many Jellyfish in the Mediterranean. Why Not Eat Them?
Italian chefs are trying to adapt their cuisine for a world with fewer fish.
The Russian Space Program Is Falling Back to Earth
The storied space superpower was already stalling. Then came the Ukraine war.
Pregnancy Is a War; Birth Is a Cease-Fire
Fetuses want more than their mother can safely give.
The Masks We’ll Wear in the Next Pandemic
N95s are good. Some scientists want to do much better.