The Joy, and Science, of Cold-Water Swimming
Depressive moods and menopausal turmoil drove me to a chilly “treatment” before I even knew there was such a thing
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Ask a Weather Expert: Is the Humidex Just Hot Air?
The formula was developed in 1965, but some experts say the sweaty signifier is flawed
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Why Climate Change Is Not an Environmental Issue
Misunderstanding the nature of the peril humanity faces is one reason climate politics has been so prone to frustration and despair
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In Defence of Garlic in a Jar: How Food Snobs Almost Ruined My Love of Cooking
Celebrity chefs, food writers, and home cooks have sneered at pre-cut produce. They’re dismissing those of us with disabilities
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Doctors on TikTok: The Dark Side of Medical Influencers
Medical data is supposed to be confidential. But social media is threatening the privacy and dignity of patients
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Revenge of the Earthworms
A gardener’s best friend? Think again. How invasive earthworms are wreaking havoc on our ecosystems
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How Much Punishment Is Enough for the Driver Who Caused the Humboldt Crash?
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu readily accepted his jail sentence after killing 16 people, but is now fighting his deportation. What should justice look like after an accident?
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Gothic Revival: Embracing Dark Times
Why a 1970s subculture that championed rebellion is back—and more morbid than ever
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