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An amateur brewer in Utah gathered rare figs and a strain of yeast from 850 B.C. to make a sour, fruity concoction inspired by ancient Egyptian recipes.An amateur brewer in Utah gathered rare figs and a strain of yeast from 850 B.C. to make a sour, fruity concoction inspired by ancient Egyptian recipes. Read More

About a mile beneath the sea, the ship suggests that trade in the eastern Mediterranean Sea traveled much farther from the safety of land.About a mile beneath the sea, the ship suggests that trade in the eastern Mediterranean Sea traveled much farther from the safety of land. Read More

A group of neuroscientists argue that our words are primarily for communicating, not for reasoning.A group of neuroscientists argue that our words are primarily for communicating, not for reasoning. Read More

We have Earth’s off-kilter tilt to thank for the summer solstice, as well as the different seasons.We have Earth’s off-kilter tilt to thank for the summer solstice, as well as the different seasons. Read More

A mass of birds died in Chicago in October after striking one building, adding to the push for more protections in one of the most dangerous cities for avian migration.A mass of birds died in Chicago in October after striking one building, adding to the push for more protections in one of the most dangerous

‘Obesity first’ doctors say they start with one pill, to treat obesity, and often find other chronic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, simply vanish‘Obesity first’ doctors say they start with one pill, to treat obesity, and often find other chronic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, simply vanish Read More

The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations.The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations. Read More

While trying to save large amphibians native to Japan, herpetologists in the country unexpectedly found a way to potentially save an even bigger species in China.While trying to save large amphibians native to Japan, herpetologists in the country unexpectedly found a way to potentially save an even bigger species in China. Read More

A few “reasonable precautions” can help people keep their pets safe from the H5N1 virus, experts say.A few “reasonable precautions” can help people keep their pets safe from the H5N1 virus, experts say. Read More

Many pregnant women who struggle with drugs put off prenatal care, feeling ashamed and judged. But as fatal overdoses rise, some clinics see pregnancy as an ideal time to help them confront addiction.Many pregnant women who struggle with drugs put off prenatal care, feeling ashamed and judged. But as fatal overdoses rise, some clinics see