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Your cells are dying. All the time.
Apoptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis, oh my — Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily. Amber Dance, Knowable…
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Are you a workaholic? Here’s how to spot the signs
bad for business — Psychologists now view an out-of-control compulsion to work as an addiction. Chris Woolston, Knowable Magazine –…
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It’s not just us: Other animals change their social habits in old age
out to pasture — Long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep, and macaques are up to in their later years.…
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To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain
💦 — The basic urge to pee is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. Emily Underwood, Knowable…
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Swimming and spinning aquatic spiders use slick survival strategies
Spider (He is our hero) — Some make nests inside seashells, others tote bubbles of air on their backs. Amber…
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How new tech is making geothermal energy a more versatile power source
Energy rising — Geothermal has moved beyond being confined to areas with volcanic activity. Katarina Zimmer, Knowable Magazine – Apr…
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Why are there so many species of beetles?
The beetles outnumber us — Diet played a key role in the evolution of the vast beetle family tree. Leslie…
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