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Food fad or science – or both? Why cooking with water may help slow ageing

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are created when food is blasted over high heat and may lead to health issues. Dr Michelle Davenport says her grandmother is 95 and doesn’t have any wrinkles ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

The new Republican war on science

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s appointment is characteristic of Trump’s hostility to expertise

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Cook Fried Chicken This Thanksgiving

It’s something turkey often isn’t — undeniably juicy and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

The Science That Makes Baseball Mud ‘Magical’

Scientists dug up the real dirt on the substance applied to all the baseballs used in the major leagues.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

How to Cook the Best Thanksgiving Turkey

Eric Kim roasted dozens of birds and taste-tested eight different recipes before landing on this clever approach.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

The biometric retreat: executive getaways that fight stress with science

High-tech programmes use detailed health screening as the latest tool to reduce burnout

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Climate Science Can’t Keep Up With the Warming Planet

We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.

Charting a course for science during Trump's second term

Scientists and policy experts are concerned about the implications of a second term for Donald Trump on the future of science, as the challenges facing society and the world are increasingly ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

The mind-bending new science of measuring time

In windowless labs in Colorado sit the 20 atomic clocks the world sets its watch by. They’re barely keeping up

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Livingstone display a 'coming-of-age knock' - Cook

Liam Livingstone delivered a "coming-of-age knock" in England's win in the second ODI in Antigua, said ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook.

Cook, once-touted WR recruit, leaves Longhorns

Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II is no longer with the program.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Italian men defy global cooking statistic

In much of the world, women cook more meals than men, outpacing them by a 2-to-1 edge. But Italy, already renowned for its food, bucks that trend.

World - CBS News - 20 hours ago

Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts

From New Jersey to California, wildfires are continuing to rage on both coasts and despite current weather conditions offering some relief, the situation is far from over. NBC News’ George Solis ...

‘Five to ten seconds appears to be optimal’: the science behind hugs

As an airport limits goodbye cuddles to three minutes, here’s a guide to different embraces, and their positive effects. Be it a brief squeeze or a bone-crushing bear hug, few can deny the comfort ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Bayer’s stock slumps after warning on crop-sciences unit

Bayer’s stock slumped on Tuesday as the German giant gave a profit warning on agricultural demand.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

Junk science provides legal ammo for mass lawsuit deception

Plaintiffs' lawyers are using junk science to manipulate mass tort cases, causing a chilling effect on scientific innovation and a hidden "tort tax" of $3,965 per family.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Bestselling author explains the science of happiness: "You can do the work"

Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks opens up about how enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning in life can increase a person's wellbeing.

'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories

Senate Democrats who pulled off victories even as President-elect Donald Trump won their states believe the Democratic Party can learn some lessons from their races as it grapples with losing ...

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Cook Political Report shifts Lawler's New York race toward GOP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted the race in New York's 17th Congressional District toward incumbent GOP Rep. Mike Lawler, now classifying it as "lean Republican." "Despite the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Dalvin Cook could make his Cowboys debut Sunday

Running back Dalvin Cook could make his Cowboys debut on Sunday Night Football against the 49ers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Cowboys bring up RB Cook to make season debut

The Cowboys are elevating running back Dalvin Cook from the practice squad for Sunday night's game against the 49ers.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Cook Political Report shifts six House races to Dems, two to GOP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted six House races toward Democrats and two contests toward the GOP in their final update before Election Day. The election handicapper moved ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Why Apple shareholders may want the Tim Cook era to come to a close

Does Apple’s current leadership possess the necessary vision and agility to manage a challenging AI future?

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.

In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Former 49ers QB Young declares Cowboys are ‘so frickin' cooked'

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young believes the Dallas Cowboys are done as playoff contenders this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

Brahms for the soul on the night the US election results came in | Rachel Cooke

A stirring performance by Víkingur Ólafsson of a piano concerto written amid a period of great sorrow. I think we could relate. On Wednesday evening, I went to the Royal Festival Hall on London’s ...