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In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found.In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new study found. Read More

A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a 2022 outbreak among gay and bisexual men is regaining strength.A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a 2022 outbreak among gay and bisexual

The decision came after a scorching hearing in which lawmakers barraged EcoHealth Alliance’s president with claims of misrepresenting work with Chinese virologists.The decision came after a scorching hearing in which lawmakers barraged EcoHealth Alliance’s president with claims of misrepresenting work with Chinese virologists. Read More

The storm interfered with navigational systems used in tractors and other farming equipment, leaving some farmers temporarily unable to plant their crops.The storm interfered with navigational systems used in tractors and other farming equipment, leaving some farmers temporarily unable to plant their crops. Read More

Congenital syphilis has risen significantly in the United States. The Times would like to talk to women who experienced the condition when pregnant and learn how they dealt with it.Congenital syphilis has risen significantly in the United States. The Times would like to talk to women who experienced the condition when pregnant and learn how

New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland Africa and Australia.New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland Africa and Australia. Read More

Megan Morikawa of the Iberostar Group is applying science — and scale — to eliminate food waste, save coral and collaborate across the travel industry to cut carbon.Megan Morikawa of the Iberostar Group is applying science — and scale — to eliminate food waste, save coral and collaborate across the travel industry to cut carbon. Read

The brittle star specimen suggests that the sea creatures have been splitting themselves in two to reproduce for more than 150 million years.The brittle star specimen suggests that the sea creatures have been splitting themselves in two to reproduce for more than 150 million years. Read More

Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums.Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums. Read More

A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis. Read More