Humans are now known to have between 20,000 and 25,000 genes, but researchers still have much to learn about these small segments of DNA.

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Some of your favorite old Disney movies from the ’90s are worth a lot these days, especially if there’s a black diamond logo on the spine of the VHS clamshell case.
From January 27, 1925 until February 2, 20 mushers and 150 dogs heroically transported desperately needed diphtheria antitoxin to the remote town of Nome, Alaska, saving countless lives in the process. But the event wasn’t without controversy.
Often called one of the seven modern wonders of the world, the Panama Canal splits the continents of North and South America and launched a new era in global commerce when it opened in 1914.
No desire to drink alcohol on your next vacation? No problem.
From lighthouses to terracotta sculptures to out-of-this-world spots, these important heritage sites are at risk due to things like degradation and climate change.
Don’t believe everything your parents taught you about navigating the kitchen.
From childhood favorites to critically acclaimed indie hits, here are some of the best Gen Z movies (so far).
Winter maintenance isn't always fun, but these clever car hacks can make navigating icy roads and snow flurries a lot easier.
There’s a gooey time capsule in the heart of Los Angeles, left over from an era when saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, camels, and giant sloths prowled southern California.
Some true classics are turning the big 5-0 this year, from Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ to Rush’s ‘Fly by Night.’
Without our immune system, we wouldn't last very long: this complex network of organs and cells fights off pathogens and helps maintain our health.
From writing a salty letter of insults to rid yourself of unwanted attention to using a key to ward off epilepsy, here are 11 of the oddest old-timey Valentine’s Day traditions from years past.
Groundhogs aren't the only creatures with the powers of prognostication. From badgers to woolly bear caterpillars, these other animals are said to predict the weather.
The super-contagious gastrointestinal virus is causing outbreaks across the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself (and everyone around you) from norovirus.
The actor became a salad dressing magnate and an accomplished race car driver before he ever won an Oscar.
From Alice in Wonderland Syndrome to the real-life version of Benjamin Button’s disease, these rare conditions could come straight out of a storybook.
While skipping the incoming president’s inauguration is a break from tradition, it isn’t unprecedented.
The iconoclastic director behind ‘Mulholland Drive,’ ‘Twin Peaks,’ and more cult classics—who passed away on January 16, 2025 at the age of 78—once drew a comic strip about a furious dog and disliked large furniture.
Taking in oxygen to power your whole body is just one part of your lung function. Altogether, your lungs are a highly efficient machine—and they do a lot more than you might think.
Where you live may affect how well you can maintain your goals.