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How Do Sumo Wrestlers Avoid Obesity-Related Diseases?
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It has to do with where the fat is distributed in their bodies.
How Sharp are an Eagle's Eyes?
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Learn why eagles have the sharpest eyesight of any vertebrate animal.
Stabilizing Notre Dame's Famous Buttresses
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If the vaulting collapses, the weight of the buttresses will push in the 100-foot walls.
Saving Notre Dame's Stained Glass Masterpieces
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Could the cathedral's beautiful stained glass collection survive the 2019 fire intact?
How the Hormone Leptin Helps Regulate Appetite
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The discovery of leptin transformed our view of fat.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Diagnose Melanoma
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A deep learning system has learned to accurately identify skin cancers in photographs.
Profile: Rana el Kaliouby
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Rana el Kaliouby wants to humanize technology with artificial emotional intelligence.
Can We Use Pollution to Find Aliens?
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The hunt for pollution in other planets’ atmospheres may determine whether we are alone.
Can Cat Poop Make You Crazy?
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Toxoplasma, a parasite found in cat waste, takes over the brain.
The Science of Opioid Addiction and Treatment
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How opioids mimic the body's natural pain relievers and sometimes induce euphoria.
Former Opioid User Discusses Withdrawal and Recovery
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Ben Francis became addicted to opioid painkillers in high school after a soccer injury.
Why Addiction Stigma Stops Patients from Seeking Treatment
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Over 20 million Americans struggle with addiction—and social stigma is partially to blame.
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