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Engineers Found Evidence of Hydraulics in an Ancient Pyramid, Solving a 4,500-Year-Old Mystery

See how Egyptian engineers might have used water to shape history’s greatest monuments.

AI-Powered Rescue Dogs

New tech might help humans find others in need faster.

Who Will Win the Race to Develop a Humanoid Robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

We’re Not “In Here Playing Dress-up”: Inside the World of Small-Town Texas Boutiques

These shops might seem homogenous, as if they all carry the exact same coral-colored rompers and flowy maxi dresses. Look a little closer, though, and you might be surprised by what you find.

Nier Stills Feels Just As Strange and Vital As It Did 15 Years Ago

Before ‘Nier: Automata,’ director Yoko Taro was already revolutionizing what games could be with a bizarre, overlooked RPG.

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Health Experts Explain How Yo-Yo Dieting Affects Your Body

Down a few pounds, up a few more... weight cycling can be hard on your health.

NFL Draft: Is Thomas Perry the Most Unlikely Pick in This Year’s Class?

Perry is on the precipice of being drafted into the NFL despite playing for an academically rigorous liberal arts college where football dreams aren’t supposed to blossom.

With Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden Has Opportunity at More Than a Championship

Return to hometown ‘ultimate blessing’ for 11-time NBA All-Star and Impact13 Foundation.

Can India Really Stop River Water From Flowing Into Pakistan?

After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.

Are China, India, or Russia Swaying Your Vote?

How foreign actors are trying to shape this election

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‘There’s No Drop-Off Down There’: How the Bottom of the Order Is Powering the Cubs’ Offense to Top of MLB

Chicago has scored more runs than any team in the majors so far -- with the help of some unexpected sluggers.

The Only Time Robin Williams Played a “Flat-Out” Villain: “I Did It Once in a Movie No One Saw”

Robin Williams had an extremely versatile and dynamic career, but named the one type of role he wish he’d played more of.

Microplastics Have Been Found in Ovaries—Experts Explain What That Means for Fertility

Experts call for more research before parents panic—and offer ways to reduce exposure to microplastics in the meantime.

The 8 Best Viral Video Websites to Watch What’s Buzzing Now

Internet culture has changed, but who doesn’t love a viral video?

Mel Robbins’s ‘Let Them’ Philosophy Doesn’t Always Work in the Workplace

When to use Mel Robbins ‘Let Them’ philosophy — and when not to

Five Surprising Ways Exercise Changes Your Brain

Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.

35 Favorite Asparagus Recipes for Spring and Beyond

As a salad, soup, side, or star of your meal, this springtime vegetable shines in recipes that capture its crunch, color, and verdant flavor.

The Problem With “Ego Parenting”

Mental health experts explain what is ego parenting and how it can contribute to anxiety in children.

How Bad Is It, Really, to Eat a Bowl or Two of Cereal for Dinner?

Eating cereal for dinner may be a quick fix for evening hunger pangs after a long day at work, but that mound of flakes probably raises the question: Is this “bad” for me?

Dear Atlas: What Are Some Non-Touristy Things to Do in Paris?

Go beyond the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in the City of Lights.