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Entanglement, like many quantum effects, violates some of our deepest intuitions about the world. It may also undermine Einstein's special theory of relativity
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Fresh neurons arise in the adult brain every day. New research suggests that the cells ultimately help with learning complex tasks—and the more they are challenged, the more they flourish
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Does Exercise Really Make You Healthier?
We examine five claims about the supposed benefits of weight lifting and aerobics to see which carry the most ... weight.
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A close look at the scientific underpinnings of love—the most singularly human of emotions.
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