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deadliest animal in the world: tiny creatures so dangerous that genetic engineering may be necessary to win the battle against them. But not all mosquitoes are equally responsible for devastating the human population by spreading disease. Out of thousands of species, only a few like to bite humans — and even within the same species,…
By Michael Marshall The Aedes aegypti mosquito evolved to bite humans because we live near waterBSIP SA / Alamy Mosquitoes evolved to bite humans if they lived in places with intense dry seasons, according to a study of African mosquitoes. The insects need water to breed and may have latched onto people because we store…
This ruby red sweater is made for Christmas—richly festive without going over the top. The Italian alpaca-wool blend is naturally warm and slightly fuzzy, giving it a soft, textured finish that feels richer than standard merino. Alpaca adds lightweight insulation, so it keeps you warm without bulk, while wool helps regulate temperature, whether you’re inside
Up until now, women who’d surpassed menopause and were dealing with frustratingly low libido—a.k.a. hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)—had no dedicated treatment option available to them. But that changed on December 15, 2025, when the FDA expanded its approval for the prescription drug Addyi (flibanserin), which was approved in 2015 to treat HSDD in premenopausal
3 min read When listing strength training exercise staples, the sumo deadlift rarely gets top-tier recognition. But adding sumo deadlifts into your training repertoire is a surefire formula for producing top-level gains. Once you start pulling from the sumo stance, you might just consider it one of your top movements. Underrated by reputation, the exercise's