Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Many people believe that we humans have ...

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As the federal government prepares for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Health and Human ...

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Humans spent centuries trying to tame zebras—but nature made sure they’d always stay wild.