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Recreational fishing in the US catches far more fish than previously estimated
By Matthew Robertson, Memorial University of Newfoundland
One of the United States’ largest fisheries is hiding in plain sight. Recreational freshwater anglers in the lower 48 states catch – and keep – far more fish than any official...
Why your allergies feel worse this year
Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief
By Levi Keller, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Spring means beautiful flowers, fragrant lilacs – and lots of tree pollen coating...
Before you trust that aging test, here’s what scientists want you to know
Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers
By Idan Shalev, Penn State and Abner Apsley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Imagine receiving a test resu...
Why fiber matters more than you think, according to science
Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy
By Julie Pollock, University of Richmond
Vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds, and nuts are all fiber-rich foods. tbralnina...
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas?
By Robert I. Harris, Georgia Institute of Technology
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail gasoline prices to average near US$4.30 a gallon for April 2026 – the highest monthly average of the year. The...
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