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Space and Astronomy in February: What to Expect

The shortest month of 2023 will have plenty of highlights in orbit and beyond.

By Michael Roston

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CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

Mushrooms Aren't Here to Destroy Us — Or to Save Us

The fictional fungus in "The Last of Us" touched a collective nerve. When it comes to mushrooms, we just can't keep our cool.

By Tejal Rao

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TRILOBITES

Why Do Bears Rub Against Trees? Scientists Offer New Explanation.

Experiments suggested that when bears rub against tree bark, they may be trying to do more than scratch an itch or mark territory.

By Rebecca Dzombak

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Deer Could Be a Reservoir of Old Coronavirus Variants, Study Suggests

Even after Delta became the dominant variant in humans, Alpha and Gamma continued to circulate in white-tailed deer, according to new research.

By Emily Anthes

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Those Window Stickers to Prevent Bird Strikes? There's a Catch.

Every year, hundreds of millions of birds die in the United States from flying into glass. New research shows how to prevent some of those deaths.

By Catrin Einhorn

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HEALTH

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Theo Stroomer

'My Watch Thinks I'm Dead'

Dispatchers for 911 are being inundated with false, automated distress calls from Apple devices owned by skiers who are very much alive.

By Matt Richtel

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Women Have Been Misled About Menopause

Hot flashes, sleeplessness, pain during sex: For some of menopause's worst symptoms, there's an established treatment. Why aren't more women offered it?

By Susan Dominus

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To Prevent Cancer, More Women Should Consider Removing Fallopian Tubes, Experts Say

A top research group is urging even women without genetic risks to have their fallopian tubes removed under certain circumstances.

By Roni Caryn Rabin

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'Miracle' Cystic Fibrosis Drug Kept Out of Reach in Developing Countries

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is not making its drug, Trikafta, available in poorer countries, where thousands of diagnosed patients stand to benefit.

By Stephanie Nolen and Rebecca Robbins

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What the End of the Covid Public Health Emergency Could Mean for You

The emergency expires in May, complicating access to tests and treatment in the U.S.

By Dani Blum

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