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How a 1,900-year-old latrine helps explain why Roman concrete lasts

An ancient sample shows calcite threading through the material's cracks and pores, with possible lessons for making modern concrete last longer

Kids Can’t Stop Watching ‘Moana.’ There’s a Scientific Explanation.

SARAH BAHR

The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+. Parents and experts explain why kids can’t get enough.

Years After He Quit Smoking, a Lung Cancer Scan Saved His Life

PAULA SPAN

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up-to-date.

Deadly meat allergies from tick bites are on the rise. Should you be worried?

Alpha-gal syndrome is increasing across the U.S., driven by lone star ticks

Is it a problem for cats to eat insects? Researchers are probing feline diets to find out

The sheer amount of insects that free-range cats consume might surprise you

What Is an Aortic Dissection?

GINA KOLATA

The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the back,” one expert said.