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Scientists pop the cork on the hidden chemistry inside wine bottles

A new study captures how cork, wine and air interact over time

Which World Cup cooling methods really protect players from extreme heat?

From booed hydration breaks to cooling-gel vests, teams are trying everything to keep their players from overheating. Physiologists—and one World Cup team doctor—say feeling cooler is different than cooling the body

A water treatment expert on what could actually fix the Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration wanted the surface of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be "American flag blue." A water-treatment expert explains why the pool is still algal green and why the bloom could keep coming back

Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease

CARL ZIMMER AND CAROLINE GUTMAN

Following the pandemic, the federal government is spending $150 million on new technology to ensure clean indoor air. Here’s what scientists are pursuing.

Attachment style may influence how many kids people have

People with "fearful" or "preoccupied" insecure attachment styles had more children, whereas securely attached people had fewer, according to a recent study

Silicon Valley's longevity biohackers are engaged in a dangerous experiment

Influencers and ultra-rich people looking to extend their lifespan are trading tips and tricks on how to eke out extra years

François Englert, Nobelist Who Helped Predict the ‘God Particle,’ Dies at 93

DYLAN LOEB MCCLAIN

His work paved the way for the discovery of the Higgs boson, which explained how particles acquire mass, solving one of the deepest mysteries in physics.

Is Climate Change Supercharging El Niño?

CHICO HARLAN

As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity.

Wordle’s Hard Mode Is Actually Easier, 730 Million Games Show

TONI MONKOVIC, EVE WASHINGTON AND TOM GIRATIKANON

As the game turns 5 years old, the data reveals that while standard-mode players have much more freedom, they’re not making the most of it.