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Historical cures for insomnia were sketchy at best and outright dangerous at worst. Fortunately, modern medicine has discovered a few techniques that can help those suffering from insomnia.
Ellen Gutoskey|
A future mega-earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could lead to the “Big One” along the San Andreas fault in California—or vice versa—according to clues found in sediment cores.
Nick Keppler|
It turns out vultures are excellent, accidental collectors of history.
CaLea Johnson|

Archaeology

Environment

This island is struggling to manage its massive stray cat population.
CaLea Johnson|
Along with jack o’ lanterns, skeletons, and ghosts, spider webs are a classic part of creepy Halloween décor. But the spooky faux webs can be more dangerous than they appear.
Alexia Kontolemos|
From a ginormous relative of the garden pillbug to fish with translucent heads, these organisms are adapted to the dark, cold, pressurized environment of the deep sea.
Kat Long|

Space

In a galaxy far, far, far away, astronomers have found the oldest black hole in the universe, thought to have formed less than 500 million years after the Big Bang. 

Psychology

Answering the same question over and over and over again can get grating. But there are important developmental reasons behind why young children are so into asking “why.”
Sam Hindman|
The slang term for our mental health professionals has a rather grim history.
Jake Rossen|
Why are we so obsessed with opening—and watching people open—blind boxes? A toy expert and a psychologist break down what’s going on behind this bizarre trend.
Lorna Wallace|
These decorative mud balls can end up so shiny and colorful you’d assume they’re some sort of jewel. But you can actually make them at home.
Marla Mackoul|

Climate Change

This isn‘t your average backyard bird.
CaLea Johnson|
Archaeologists have studied some of the world’s most important historic sites with the help of climate change—but those changes also threaten their survival.
Autumn Spanne|
Hoping to escape the threat of wildfires? You might want to move to one of these small and relatively cold states (but not New Jersey).
Nick Keppler|
Ammonia from the birds’ guano can mix with other gases and form clouds, potentially cooling Earth’s surface and preserving Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.
Nick Keppler|

Weather

Your meat-filled leftovers have a very short shelf life once your power goes out.
Jake Rossen|
What caused some of these ominous events still remains a total mystery.
Lorna Wallace|
Two factors explain why Seattle, Portland, and surrounding areas get all that precipitation.
Dennis Mersereau|

Geology

From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.
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