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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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Apple jumps into AI fray with Apple Intelligence

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First human case of H5N2 bird flu died from multiple factors

Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew welcomed aboard space station

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, is launched, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday.

What looming La Nina means for global temperatures

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Keep your internet modem away from summer heat

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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)

How AI made Mark Zuckerberg popular again

Many developers and technologists have embraced the Meta chief as their champion of open-source artificial intelligence.
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