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In a new book, Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor explores the ways grief affects the body, from the heart to the immune system.

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Emily Taylor smiles as she holds up the tail of a snake that is wrapped around her neck. (Courtesy photo) Los Padres Forest Watch will present The Secret ...

A new study has revealed the clearest-ever picture of the surface chemistry of worm species that provides insights into how animals interact with their environment and each other. These discoveries ...

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