Clarissa Brincat

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Beagle on a leash sticks nose between couch cushions in home.

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Inside the school where dogs learn to sniff out bed bugs and other pests

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Can apps really make you fluent in another language?

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A man with dark hair, white shirt, and blue shorts wearing red boxing gloves kicks a pad another asian man is holding in a garage workout space.

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Do rage workouts really help to blow off steam?

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Aerial photo of passenger cruise ship at blue sea.

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No, cruise ships aren’t floating petri dishes

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Japanese man dressed in soccer swag cries in close up after team loses.

4 ways being a soccer fan messes with your body

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A head shot of a pretty Feral Pigeon (Columba livia) on a blurred green background.

Pigeons are surprisingly good at detecting cancer

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Smart chocolate lab with glasses reading a book on burgundy sofa.

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Test your dog or cat’s IQ using these simple tricks

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small kitten sitting on a golden retriever's head.

Why some cats love dogs—despite the risk

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A multiracial group of friends toasting drinks during dinner party in garden.

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The science of hosting the perfect dinner party

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Freshly baked homemade brownies on a parchment paper. There's some sprigs of mint and a gold-colored fork resting on the left side.

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The best brownie recipe, according to science

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Two nuggets made from lab-grown chicken meat served on a bao with a dark sauce. This close up photograph shows a white person's hand holding the bao.

Is ‘lab-grown’ meat actually safe?

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A tight, candid close-up captures three Black men of different generations leaning their heads together in shared laughter. The man in the center is older with a grey beard, flanked by two younger men. All three have their eyes closed or squinted with joy, showcasing genuine, broad smiles and visible teeth. The image has a warm, intimate feel, emphasizing a strong emotional connection.

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Why is laughter contagious? Blame your brain.

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A dramatic, close-up photo of a black cat's face emerging from deep shadows. Only its large, luminous yellow-green eyes are brightly lit, staring directly forward with wide pupils that reflect a faint glimmer of light.

Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark?

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A close-up photograph of a small, fluffy Great Tit perched on a frost-covered branch during winter. The bird has a distinctive black cap, white cheeks, and a bright yellow breast with a black stripe. The branch is adorned with small red berries and delicate ice crystals, set against a soft, blurred background of snow-covered foliage.

How do birds stay warm in winter?

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A vibrant stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. In the center, a young wizard is being sorted under a floating hat by a man in a brown suit. Four large, illuminated banners representing the Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor (red), Ravenclaw (blue), Hufflepuff (yellow), and Slytherin (green)—hang from the gothic arches of the Great Hall, while students in robes watch from the sides.

A Harry Potter quiz may predict your career prospects

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Some pieces of chocolate with white splotches on a wooden cutting board.

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Why does chocolate turn white? It’s not mold.

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A stylized digital collage featuring chess pieces, including a red king, set against a target-like background of concentric circles and a red-and-white checkered pattern.

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Chess or video games—which actually makes you smarter? The answer may surprise you.

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A fluffy, grey British Shorthair cat wearing small, gold-rimmed round glasses sits behind an open book on a soft blue textured surface. The cat is looking down at the blank pages as if intently reading.

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Can animals read? Not in the human way.

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Four chocolate cookies are shown cooling on a wire rack after coming out of the oven.

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The best chocolate chip cookie recipe, according to science

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A close-up photograph of a vibrant yellow snake, coiled around a horizontal brown branch. The snake, a white-lipped island pit viper, has reddish accents on its tail and is looking directly at the camera with large, bright eyes, set against a softly blurred green and blue background.

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How do snakes move? It’s not all slithering.

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