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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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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

What looming La Nina means for global temperatures

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How to protect the world from the next pandemic

Vaccine inequity cost the global economy $2.3 trillion.

A 20-minute intense workout that’s easy on joints

Planks are a great low-impact way to build core muscles and challenge your body. (Gritchelle Fallesgon/The New York Times)

Covid-19 reversed gains made in life expectancy: WHO

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Muscles in knots? How to loosen them up

Muscle knots are most often found in the shoulders, back, forearms and calves while not all of them are painful, and most dissipate on their own, there are ways to relieve them.

Do I need that antibiotic?

Emplty medication blister packs in New York, May 3, 2024. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times)

Stinky feet? Here’s how to quell the smell

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame for stinky feet, experts say but small changes can go a long way in reducing odors.

Are we talking too much about mental health?

Students practice yoga during a mental health fair at Woodsdale Elementary School in Wheeling, W.Va., April 19, 2024. (Rebecca Kiger/The New York Times)

World sweltered as April smashed heat records

A student uses a portable fan to keep cool while studying outside the classroom
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