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When Passenger Planes Surpassed the Speed of Sound
We might soon see a revival of these beloved, brisk aircraft in the US
The Brain Might Not Function Like We Thought It Did
Complex thought may be organized by connection, not anatomy
The Promiscuous Lives of Beluga Whales
A peek into their private lives reveals mate-switching from season to season
How Being a Good Dad Makes for Healthier Children
Paternal warmth before the age of 1 can set the tone for the family and influence physical health years later
Heartworms Might Be Much More Ancient Than We Thought
Understanding their intricate past could be key to future treatments for pups
Your Voice Gives Away Valuable Personal Information
The privacy risks of always-listening voice control systems—and how to protect against them
This Fish Really Does Need a Hole in Its Head
It’s a resonating chamber for drumming with its ribs
The Confabulations of Oliver Sacks
A neurologist reckons with recent revelations about the celebrated doctor and author
Your Favorite Zoo Animals Are Getting Old
Humans aren’t the only mammal species with aging populations
Tiny Mars has a Big Impact on Our Climate
New research shows the red planet plays an outsized role in Earth’s climate
The “Far Side” Had It All Wrong—Cows Really Can Use Sophisticated Tools
Upending Gary Larson’s premise that cows are too daft to use tools
