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When earth’s surface shifts, a new satellite will see it

An artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite orbiting Earth over Antarctica, provided by NASA/JPL-Caltech. (NASA/JPL-Caltech via The New York Times)

‘Japanese Walking’ is a fitness trend worth trying

A woman walks for exercise in New York on March 13, 2024. (Nicholas Sansone/The New York Times)

Where human labour meets ‘digital labour’

The deadline for spending the money in the health accounts is approaching, and people are stretching the definition of eligible expenses. (Robert Neubecker/The New York Times)

What’s a potato? A 9-million-year-old tomato

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A pill for sleep apnea could be on the horizon

A woman sleeps in Brooklyn, March 1, 2024. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

Do you need to drink electrolytes?

Electrolytes are in sports drinks, powders and tablets. But do they really help with hydration? (Sean Dong/The New York Times)

Liver cancer to double worldwide, but preventable: Study

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How can I build muscle as I age?

A hand grasps a beige hand weight in New York on July 18, 2025. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times)

This test can see a heart attack in your future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patients risk. Yet the test remains underused. (Michelle Perez/The New York Times)

Here’s what you need to know about cancer screening

Screening can be a powerful weapon against cancer, helping catch some tumors months, or even years, before a person would feel sick enough to see a doctor. (Kristian Thacker/The New York Times)

Tickmill partners with ProTrade Investments to expand its presence in Oman

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A handshake in orbit 50 years ago transformed the space race

A 1973 artists conception of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, with the Apollo spacecraft at left and the Soyuz spacecraft at right. (NASA via The New York Times)

I’m losing my memory. Why is my husband being insensitive about it?

When experiencing worsening recall, Its not wrong to ask to be treated more gently, especially because losing your memory can be scary and disorienting. (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)

TikTok hit by fresh complaint over data access

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How the deep-sea cables that power the world are made

Submarine cable at the Prysmian plant in Pikkala, Finland, May 14, 2025. (Juho Kuva/The New York Times)
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