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When it comes time to whip up your favorite meal, one of the first items you'll grab is probably some form of vegetable oil or animal fat — like a jug of canola oil or a tub of butter. But have you ever stopped to think about what option is the healthiest way to kickstart

Photo: Mario Tama (Getty Images), Buena Vista Images (Getty Images), Brandon Bell (Getty Images), Justin Sullivan (Getty Images), Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images), Michael M. Santiago (Getty Images), Image: Toyota California Governor Gavin Newsom Photo: Mario Tama (Getty Images) California Gov. Gavin Newsom is ruffling a lot of feathers — including Elon Musk’s — with his

Individual differences — Individual behavior patterns may skew studies, but a new approach could help. Elizabeth Preston, Knowable Magazine - Mar 12, 2023 10:50 am UTC Enlarge / Even hermit crabs have individual patterns of behavior — personalities, if you like. When scientists ignore the effects of such differences, they may produce research that’s flawed.

With a contribution of 16.5% to global greenhouse gas emissions (1), animal agriculture is a key driver of climate change, second only to fossil...

Care and FeedingHow did this wild encounter even happen?...