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Half the matter in the universe was missing. These scientists found it.
It took the discovery of a new celestial phenomenon and entirely new telescope technology, but earlier this year, this team finally found the missing matter.
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How to tell if you’re part of ‘Generation Jones’
A specific "micro-generation" of people wedged between baby boomers and Gen X.
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Language
How Thomas Jefferson inspired the 19th-century’s most popular slang phrase
"A popularity which no other slang phrase has ever attained," a newspaper wrote in 1840.
2 days ago
Family
Grandparents ache as the COVID exile grinds on
Maintaining a connection with grandkids is important for the well-being of everyone.
3 days ago
The most helpful thing you can do for your loved ones
“It’s a gift you give to your friends and family.”
1 week ago
Language
How late in life can you start learning a language and still become fluent?
The results of a recent study are encouraging.
1 week ago
Family
A brilliant way for kids and faraway adults to stay close while social distancing
Kidvelope is the perfect gift for 2020.
May 20, 2020
Language
The specific ways aging affects language
Changes perceived as negative might have an upside.
May 20, 2020
People
Why older singles aren’t looking to couple up
Single people in their 50s and 60s are thumbing their noses at the notion of couple-hood.
May 19, 2020
Communication
Why “no problem” now means different things to different generations
A subtle change in language has led to a generational divide.
May 14, 2020
Cars
7 ways to upgrade your old car with new-car tech
For the price of a typical new-car payment, you can add any of these upgrades.
May 12, 2020
Family
8 important things to know about life after 60
With the big 6-0 in the rearview mirror, here's what you can look forward to.
May 11, 2020
Caregiving
How family caregivers can use a Monday routine to reinvent self-care
Trying to find calm during the chaos of caregiving can be difficult — but not impossible.
May 11, 2020
Family
7 safety rules all kids should know
These basics help kids protect themselves in scary situations.
May 10, 2020
People
The real reason men often fall asleep right after sex
You should be flattered if your partner falls asleep after sex, according to psychologists.
May 9, 2020
Holidays
Is it safe to visit your mom on Mother’s Day? A doctor offers a decision checklist
In the midst of a global pandemic and the need to continue to practice social distancing, the decision is even more complex than usual.
May 8, 2020
People
These are the 8 times grandparents need to intervene
When should you speak up and when should you shut up?
May 7, 2020
Death
Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend
Your own pet is never “just a dog.”
May 6, 2020