A new report from the American Cancer Society has uncovered a shocking and deeply concerning trend: young women under 50 are 82% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their male peers. Let that sink in. For decades, cancer was seen as a disease of aging, but now it’s showing up earlier and, for […]
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Being a mom of a child with special needs can feel isolating—like you’re living in a bubble separate from the typical parenting experience. That’s exactly what Patricia Barbosa, a mom from London, shared when she posted a deeply emotional moment on TikTok, where she uses her platform (@impatriciia3) to shed light on the unique challenges
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Simplicity is often thought to be one of the most elusive design traits, a product of a vast amount of trial and error until the least does the most. The Rider Range by Objects for Thought embodies this ideal, combining mechanical knowledge with minimalist design to create a cohesive lighting collection that can live comfortably
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A baby shower is such a special occasion—it’s a day filled with love, laughter, and excitement for the new arrival. And what better way to welcome your guests and set the mood than with beautifully designed welcome to baby shower signs? These charming signs not only guide your guests but also add a touch of
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From an early age Amanda Leigh had an affinity for art, and she was intrigued by residences of various styles. She was also a volunteer for the Appalachia Service Project, which provides home repairs and replacements for income-eligible families. Yet no matter what other interests captured her attention, she always found her way back to
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Astronomers are grappling with a complex cosmic mystery lurking at the dark heart of a distant galaxy some 270 million light-years from Earth. And its resolution could revolutionize our understanding of how black holes feast on matter throughout the universe. Known as 1ES 1927+654 and located in the constellation Draco, this far-off island of stars
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In the quest for a reliable way to detect any stirrings of a sentient “I” in artificial intelligence systems, researchers are turning to one area of experience—pain—that inarguably unites a vast swath of living beings, from hermit crabs to humans. For a new preprint study, posted online but not yet peer-reviewed, scientists at Google DeepMind
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The recent fires in Los Angeles have left an indelible mark on the vibrant design community and the rest of the countless individuals whose lives and homes have been upended. At Design Milk, our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. As we navigate the path forward, we want to share resources that can
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One of my favorite anecdotes about prime numbers concerns Alexander Grothendieck, who was among the most brilliant mathematicians of the 20th century. According to one account, he was once asked to name a prime number during a conversation. These numbers, which are only divisible by 1 and themselves, form the atoms of number theory, so
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If you’ve ever done any public outreach work for astronomy—if you’ve given open lectures, volunteered at a stargazing event, written about the sky, done anything—then at some point you’ve had to warn people not to look directly at the sun. The need for such warnings peaks around the times of solar eclipses, of course, when
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