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A tale worth telling of four women scientists whose names you should know but don't
You might have heard of Lise Meitner. A native of Austria, she was the first woman to become a full professor of...
Abcarian: UnitedHealthcare's chief executive was shot dead. Why did thousands react with glee?
The apparent assassination of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson on a Midtown Manhattan sidewalk Wednesday has unleashed an extraordinary outpouring of emotion....
Surfboard lights might deter shark attacks — but don't bet your life on it
Australian researchers, who spent years towing seal-shaped decoys through waters infested with great white sharks, have determined that wrapping the lures in...
10 lively walking clubs to help you tour L.A. by foot — and make friends while doing it
Walking is considered one of the healthiest ways to exercise, but let’s be honest: Unless you have a dog dragging you to...
Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?
Their deaths have fueled the notion that 27 is a lethal age for musicians and other notable artists.Amy Winehouse, the iconoclastic singer-songwriter,...
As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau
TIPTON, Calif. — There’s a sickness hovering over Tulare County‘s dairy industry.On a recent 98-degree afternoon, dead cows and calves were...