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Marijuana may be the world's most effective remedy for autism—if only it could reach the children who need it.
Welcome to the Lost Soviet Atlantis
There's a great statue of Lenin at the end of the world. It's guarded by murderous polar bears in a mysterious ghost town, where I was imprisoned by nature—and my poor judgment.
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Wheel Estate
Guangzhou, China—A man walks through a mass of shared bicycles on February 7. An abundance of “Uber for bikes” startups in China has led to a surplus.
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Periscope
"As crazy as Trump may be, deep down he has trust in Mattis's judgment," says former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
Trump Brings Back Coal Miner Jobs, but Deaths Soar
President Trump is putting coal miners back to work, but experts say he's doing it at the expense of their health and safety.
Horizons
The aerodynamics of sharks' strange, toothlike skin could change how we build planes, drones and wind turbines.
New Video Tech Can Check Your Heartbeat Without Touch
The device picks up information on the colors of light reflected off your skin.
Sunken Slave Ship Discovered Off Alabama Coast
An estimated 110 slaves were transported on the ship, called the Clotilda.
Downtime
A brief history of modern black superpower, from Paul Robeson to Wakanda.
New Prize for Thrillers With No Violence Against Women
The prize encourages writers "to keep us on the edge of our seats without resorting to the same old clichés."
A Guide to the Justin Timberlake Backlash of 2018
When did the once-reigning prince of the pop world become a punchline?
Editor's Picks
These GOP senators voted against the bipartisan bill to keep the government open for 45 days while Congress negotiates a long-term spending bill.
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The rising star of the pharmaceutical world could help prevent the worst effects of a future pandemic, including fewer excess deaths, medical experts have said.
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