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Life-changing wrist device significantly reduces tics in Tourette syndrome

Wrist device designed to help control the symptoms of Tourette syndrome shows it significantly reduces the severity and frequency of tics.

Leonardo DiCaprio names new species of tree-dwelling snakes threatened by rainforest destruction

The names are in honor of loved ones while raising awareness about rainforest destruction at the hands of open-pit mining operations.

Greta Thunberg effect evident in uniting young people around climate change

What we see is that Greta Thunberg has been very important in uniting young people who were already concerned about the climate.

The mystery of Bruce Lee's death finally solved

Bruce Lee was the most influential martial artist of all time inspiring millions and bringing attention to martial arts in the West.

New species of algae named for poet Amanda Gorman

“And so we lift our gaze, not to what stands between us, but what stands before us.” – Amanda Gorman, from “The Hill We Climb.”

What the new Jurassic Park movie gets wrong about dinosaurs

One of the most exciting moments of the new Jurassic Park sequel, Jurassic World Dominion, is when Quetzalcoatlus swoops down from the sky.

Taylor Swift, the millipede: Scientists name a new species after the singer

The twisted-claw millipede Nannaria swiftae joins 16 other new species described from the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.

Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine

Celebrities have put their money where their mouths are, donating money and launching fundraisers using their public platforms.

Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need

Jennifer Garner is in the spotlight for sharing a simple way to give back to those in need via random acts of kindness using Ziplock bags.

Hail to Syllipsimopodi Bideni — A squid fit for a president

Researchers from Yale have identified the earliest known relative of octopuses and vampire squid — and named it after Joseph R. Biden.