Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina became one of the deadliest storms ever to hit the U.S. After sweeping along the Gulf ...

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Since Donald Trump was elected, several musicians have canceled their US tours. However, in France, artists have refused to ...

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A new scientific analysis finds a link between alcohol and cancer risk. But these findings are facing political headwinds, the researchers say.

A doctor breaks down the causes of dry, brittle hair that's falling out, including poor hair care, stress, nutrient deficiencies, hormones, and medications.