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Is it safe to wear earbuds while sleeping?

I sleep better when I block out noise by listening to music with my earbuds. But I worry about damaging my ears. Is there a safer way to use them for sleep?A: Many people pop in earbuds at bedtime, hoping that soothing...

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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)

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)
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