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From step rates to stride lengths, here’s everything you need to know about cadence in running.

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Many historians consider the fall of the Western Roman Empire to have been when the emperor Romulus Augustulus abdicated, but not all historians agree.

Research explains why the pain of heartbreak isn't just in the mind.

Explore the cosmos and find your way around the night sky with this combination of classic titles and new entries, all in the best astronomy books.

It may boost alertness and concentration, but how does caffeine affect sleep?

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Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, are large rodents. Traditionally, their shadows are used to predict when winter will end.

Colder weather can trigger a number of physiological changes that may increase the risk of a cardiac event.

Restless legs syndrome is a nervous system condition that causes an intense urge to move the legs.

Queen Nefertiti was the wife of the sun-disk worshipping Pharaoh Akhenaten and stepmother to King Tutankhamun.

From social connection to physical activity, is science any closer to finding the key to happiness?

Discover the deadliest epidemics and pandemics in history — including ones that have wiped out entire civilizations.

Reference There are five basic human senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Other senses also help us understand and perceive the world around us.

Social anxiety disorder causes significant discomfort about social interactions.

Discover where cottonmouth snakes live, how to identify them, and whether they are venomous and aggressive.

Here's a look at the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, with examples of each type of scientific reasoning.

Whether you’re dancing away in Beat Saber or livening up your exercise bike, these are the best VR fitness apps and games you can currently find.

There are different types of squalls, including a sudden windy cold front and a short-term burst of heavy snow and wind.

Reference The effects of global warming will be far-reaching and often devastating, scientists have warned.