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Why Europe is the fastest-warming continent

 Western Europe’s second record-shattering heat wave in two months aligns with a grim trend: For the past three decades, Europe has been warming faster than any other continent. Average temperatures there have...

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NASA to decide Saturday on return of stranded astronauts

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams pose ahead of the launch of Boeing's Starliner-1 Crew Flight Test

How close are the planet’s climate tipping points?

Earths warming could trigger sweeping changes in the natural world that would be hard, if not impossible, to reverse. (Mira Rojanasakul/The New York Times)

Can stress turn your hair gray?

A women with gray hair in Los Angeles in June 2024. Some studies have linked the stress hormone norepinephrine to premature graying. (Joyce Lee/The New York Times)

Disease trackers set their sights on pets

Cats sit on steps at Grazing Plains Farm in Newton, Kan. — NYT

Can dirt clean the climate?

Stuart McDonald, a fifth-generation farmer, with a handful of dirt from a field freshly sown with Canola seeds coated with Loam Bios fungal treatment, near Canowindra, Australia, April 24, 2024.

How healthy are tomatoes?

Tomatoes vinaigrette. Food styled by Cyd Raftus McDowell. (Armando Rafael/The New York Times)

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)
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