A Knotty Problem Solved
We know that some knots hold better than others, but the why of it hasn't been so clear. Special fibers that change color under strain are providing some answers.
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Trump Administration Cracks Down On Some Flavored Vaping Products
The federal government is taking action to pull many flavored products popular with kids off the market. Public health advocates say the move doesn't go far enough.
Sanders Sets Fundraising Pace In Democratic Race With $34 Million Haul
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders raised nearly $10 million more than his previous total. Pete Buttigieg announced a sum of $24.7 million, while Joe Biden raised $22.7 million.
Interpol Sends Lebanon Notice About Fugitive Auto Exec Carlos Ghosn
The notification is a request to law enforcement to locate and hold the former head of Nissan, who jumped bail in Japan, where he faces financial misconduct charges.
Effort To Control Opioids In An ER Leaves Some Sickle Cell Patients In Pain
People with sickle cell disease aren't fueling the opioid crisis, research shows. Yet some ER doctors still treat patients seeking relief for agonizing sickle cell crises as potential addicts.
7 Women's Health Topics We Need To Talk About In 2020
Shame and taboo have kept many issues affecting women's bodies from getting the attention they deserve. Women are ready to start new conversations about their health.
Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon
Meteorologists are predicting "extreme" conditions for Saturday in New South Wales and Victoria, which have been wracked with deadly fires.
Julián Castro Drops Out Of The Democratic Presidential Race
The former secretary of housing and urban development and former San Antonio mayor was among the first to advocate for decriminalizing illegal border crossings. Other candidates followed his lead.
Don Larsen, Only Pitcher To Throw Perfect World Series Game, Dies At 90
New York Yankee Don Larsen pitched a no-hitter in the 1956 World Series — a feat no other pitcher has accomplished. Larsen died Wednesday night after battling esophageal cancer.
Opinion: Ukraine Used Diplomacy; Russia Used Disinformation. The Difference Is Key
As we head into the 2020 elections, we must do a better job of distinguishing between diplomacy and destructive disinformation, writes former diplomat Brett Bruen.