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The silent rise of HIV in Chile
Around the world the number of new HIV cases is steadily dropping — but in Chile, the virus is on the rise.
Researchers Say That Smartphones Are Causing ADHD-Like Symptoms in Adults
It's not good enough to just put your phone away in your bag.
College Students Tell Us What Their Dorm Sex Lives Are Like
Thin walls, rumors, shitty roommates, and the ability of a nasty STI to wipe out an entire floor all make quick dorm hookups a bit of a minefield.
Why a Trans Woman Burned a Rainbow Pride Flag
Facing mischief charges in a British Columbia court today, Brooklyn Fink shares her side of the story.
This Rat Casino Shows Us Why We Love to Gamble
A recent study found that rats are willing to risk much more when casino-like environments were added to the mix.
Depression-Fighting SAD Lamps Aren't Just For Your Winter Blues
We don't know why it works—only that it does.
Teaching Consent with Emojis May Seem Desperate, But It's Probably Neccessary
The campaign veers uncomfortably close to “Playboy Feminism,” by trying too hard to make consent sexy.
The Rise of Wooden Skyscrapers
The search for eco-friendly alternatives to fuel-intensive concrete and steel is pushing modern wood buildings to record-breaking heights.
This Insane Blood Clotting Drug Propels Itself into the Most Serious Wounds
Like an antacid tablet dropped in water.
The Olympics Measles Outbreak Was Traced Back to Two People
Genome sequencing is helping scientists track deadly outbreaks.
Here's What This Satellite Found Mapping Latin America's Agricultural Decline
A new study was the first continental-scale mapping of agricultural changes over more than a decade.
People with This Gene Perceive Emotions More Vividly
People with a variant of ADRA2b are more attuned to emotional information, like how artists have a heightened sense for visual aspects of the world.