A young Wisconsin scientist puts her life on hold to work in a kitchen in Antarctica. While there, she gets involved in a scientific mystery that could give her a second chance to reverse one of the lowest points in her life. That’s the launching point of the new novel “Under Story” by author Chloe Benjamin,

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Hundreds of pesticides are legal, but that doesn’t mean that their impacts on health are fully understood. Cleaning produce before eating it reduces your exposure.

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An ancient freshwater fish that’s been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth has now been found to live longer than researchers previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers have […]

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For Montgomery, Rib Mountain’s appeal goes beyond its height. Its preserved ripple marks and views across the surrounding landscape offer a rare chance to contemplate the immense span of geological time.

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