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An Author Claims the Lost Colony of Roanoke Was Never Actually Lost—and He Can Prove It

The ‘amateur archaeologists’ claims to have discovered proof of what happened to the colony members who completely vanished from the site of one of the United States’ greatest mysteries.

Too Much Sugar and Fat Can Cause Cognitive Problems — Even in Young People

Learn more about the evidence piling up that cognitive problems can start earlier than we might expect.

The Unexpected Way I’m Keeping Pet Hair Under Control This Shedding Season

Two dogs plus two cats equals a whole lot of pet hair.

7 Steps to Achieve a Quick Summer Makeup Look, According to the Pros

Are you busy? Running late? Chronically short on time? The pros share seven easy steps for a radiant summer beauty look.

Home Electricity Bills May Reach a 12-Year High This Summer, Driven by High Temperatures, Inflation

High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.

Fascinating stories

‘We’re Definitely Going to Build a Bunker Before We Release AGI’

The true story behind the chaos at OpenAI.

Want to Cut Your Work Hours in Half? Create an A/B Schedule

"You can get more done with more power to spare."

How Generational Trauma Has Shaped Our Relationship With Rest

We understand that rest is essential, but for many of us, when we try to slow down, we’re met with guilt, anxiety, or discomfort. Experts explain why.

Want to Avoid High Blood Sugar As You Age? Stay Married

A healthy blood sugar level can help you avoid type 2 diabetes as you age. If you’re married, you can thank your spouse for making that a little bit easier.

The Mother Who Never Stopped Believing Her Son Was Still There

For decades, Eve Baer remained convinced that her son, unresponsive after a severe brain injury, was still conscious. Science eventually proved her right.

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Does Physics Truly Have Anything to Say About Consciousness?

Many, from neuroscientists to philosophers to anesthesiologists, have claimed to understand consciousness. Do physicists? Does anyone?

18 Must-Watch Anime Series on Netflix

Netflix used to have a bit of a mixed reputation when it came to anime, but with shows like Delicious in Dungeon and Ranma 1/2 coming out on the regular, the service is now one of the better streaming platforms anime fans can get, regardless of their tastes.

Fantasy Women’s Basketball: Facts Vs. Feelings on Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and More

Liz Loza helps fantasy managers separate the facts from the feelings leading up to the start of the 2025 WNBA season.

The Clean Energy Tax Debate Will Shape America’s Economic Future

To enact the proposed language would deal a swift blow to U.S. climate efforts.

‘It’s an Injustice That the Story Has Not Been Told’

Davis Guggenheim talks about his documentary ‘Deaf President Now!’ about the 1988 protests at Gallaudet University.

Charter and Cox’s Big Cable-TV Merger Will Ramp up the Spectrum Brand in the Cord-Cutting Era

Cable-TV companies Charter Communications and Cox will merge, using Spectrum as the brand name, in an era of cord-cutting and streaming.

After Syria’s Civil War, Refugee Chefs Must Decide Where to Make Their Home

After the fall of the Assad government, displaced chefs, restaurant workers, and diners are deciding whether to stay in Turkey or take a chance back in Syria.

How Lichens Are Bringing Stone to Life and Reconnecting Us With the Natural World

Lichens bridge the living and non-living – understanding them allows us to better see how to conserve our heritage, and also ourselves.

Humans Are on Pace to Slaughter 6 Trillion Animals Per Year by 2033

The mass killing of tiny creatures, explained.

A Recession Can Decimate Your Savings. Protect Your Money by Keeping It in These Places

These low-risk accounts are a smart fit for your spending money, savings and more.