Look into my eyes: one woman’s journey from coma to consciousness

Look into my eyes: one woman’s journey from coma to consciousness
After a deadly bacterial infection, Rikke Schmidt Kjærgaard woke to find herself locked in her own body, with only one way to communicate — blinking: one for no, two for yes.

May 28, 2018 at 05:38AM
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The Opioid Crisis Is Not Just An American Epidemic

The Opioid Crisis Is Not Just An American Epidemic
Nigeria is facing catastrophic levels of opioid addiction — and no one seems to know how to stop it.

May 21, 2018 at 05:34AM
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The “normal science” of Stephen Hawking’s final paper

The “normal science” of Stephen Hawking’s final paper
The acclaimed astrophysicist's final contribution to his field might not be a breakthrough, but then again, it's not supposed to be.

May 14, 2018 at 05:51AM
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How Storms, Missteps and an Ailing Grid Left Puerto Rico in the Dark

How Storms, Missteps and an Ailing Grid Left Puerto Rico in the Dark
It took months to restore electricity in Puerto Rico after hurricanes dealt a one-two punch. Many homes are still without power, and the system's future is far from certain.

May 7, 2018 at 05:32AM
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Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart. How Many Second Chances Should a User Get?

Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart. How Many Second Chances Should a User Get?
A life-threatening heart infection afflicts a growing number of people who inject opioids or meth. Costly surgery can fix it, but the addiction often goes unaddressed.

April 29, 2018 at 06:40PM
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Incels Categorize Women By Personal Style And Attractiveness

Incels Categorize Women By Personal Style And Attractiveness
There are "Stacys" and there are "Beckys."

April 28, 2018 at 02:46PM
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Michael Cohen case shines light on Sean Hannity's real estate empire

Michael Cohen case shines light on Sean Hannity's real estate empire
Hannity bought homes that were foreclosed on despite criticizing the foreclosure rate under Barack Obama.

April 23, 2018 at 06:02AM
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