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REFERENCE Equinoxes occur twice a year, with night and day being almost the exact same length. The next equinox is the March equinox, beginning on March 19, 2024 in North America.

Reference Here's what to know about brown recluse spiders and how to avoid getting bitten by them.

Troy is an ancient city in modern-day Turkey, but it is also the setting for the legendary Trojan War in Homer's epic poems the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey."

Solar eclipses are some of nature's most dramatic celestial performances. Here's a look at the science behind the eclipse, and how to watch the next one on April 8, 2024.

The so-called T-zone on your face tends to be extra greasy, and the reason lies in the number and activity levels of its oil glands.

Reference Relativity is one of the most famous scientific theories of the 20th century, but how well does it explain the things we see in our daily lives?

Blood typing is particularly important for blood transfusions.

Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.

You may have heard that fevers help fight infections. But how, exactly, do they do it?

Infectious-disease experts explain why it's never too late in the season to get a flu vaccine.

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Exactly how Tylenol — also called acetaminophen or paracetamol — relieves pain continues to evade scientists, but it's clear the drug interacts with one key set of enzymes.

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Buying Guide The best resistance bands offer a challenging workout without breaking the bank.

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