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Mapping the sense of what’s going on inside

Last year, Ardem Patapoutian got a tattoo. An artist drew a tangled ribbon on his right arm, the diagram of a protein called Piezo. Patapoutian, a neuroscientist at Scripps Research in San Diego, discovered Piezo in...

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Scientists propose warming up Mars as first step to make it habitable

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Saudi Arabia to host HALO Space’s test flight

HALO Space's real-size prototype capsule, Aurora

Will AI kill meaningless jobs?

If workers find their labor dispiriting, and the work adds nothing to society, whats the argument for keeping these jobs? (Pablo Delcan/The New York Times)

These nutrients can strengthen aging bones

Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down. (Kouzou Sakai/The New York Times)

How healthy is sweet corn?

Corn salad with tomatoes, basil and cilantro. Props styled by Christina Lane. Food styled by Eugene Jho. (Bobbi Lin/The New York Times)

Why you don’t need to exercise every day

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Japan scientists make smiling robot with 'living' skin

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How (and why) to test your sense of smell

A photo illustration of someone smelling smoke. (Grant Harder/The New York Times)

What your heart rate can tell you about your fitness

Most fitness trackers offer a wealth of heart-rate data. (Liam Eisenberg/The New York Times)

Black hole observed 'awakening' for the first time

An undated artist's impression shows the growing disc of material being pulled in by the black hole as it feeds on the gas available in its surroundings, making the galaxy SDSS1335 0728 light up. - Reuters

'Meaty rice'? South Korean professor aims to change global protein

Hong Jin-kee posing with a bowl containing pink "meaty rice" at the Yonsei University in Seoul.

How to minimize exposure to microplastics

A photo illustration of plastic pieces in water. Furniture, clothing and food packaging can all shed tiny particles that can end up in our bodies. (Ryan Jenq/The New York Times)

Spray sunscreen is convenient. But does it work?

A man sprays his face with sunscreen in Los Angeles on June 1, 2024. (Joyce Lee/The New York Times)

How healthy are avocados?

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First human case of H5N2 bird flu died from multiple factors

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