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History has shown that when manufacturers skimp on sterile filtration of drugs, the consequences can amount to the loss of hundreds of lives and millions of dollars.

When you're tired and distracted, an online ad's claims can be more effective in pitching a product when they're assertive and explicit.

Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they're spending on them - and parents and caregivers tend to know what's best for their families.

Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also beetles, wasps and flies.

Particles' properties at the quantum level could one day enable faster computing and better cybersecurity.

Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, 'Gus' was described by Sotheby's as more than 60% complete.

Spoonerisms can be silly and make you laugh. But linguists see something more: a rare glimpse of how the mind plans speech before we even open our mouths.

A lunar base could allow for research, economic activities and lunar mining. Such an operation has potential benefits, but lots of challenges await NASA.

Venus and Earth share some atmospheric quirks - but how did Venus get so unbearably hot, while Earth is mild and temperate?

Several studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may lower cancer risk. But that benefit may be due to the patients themselves: those who are healthier, wealthier and with better access to care.