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Science & Society

A common parenting practice may be hindering teen development

A poll shows U.S. parents are wary of unsupervised teens, but lack of independence undermines normal development, experts say.

Climate

This paint ‘sweats’ to keep your house cool

This experimental paint reflects sunlight, emits heat and mimics sweating to cool buildings without air conditioning, even in the tropics.

Health & Medicine

A genetic test may predict which weight loss drugs work best for patients

Variants of obesity-related genes influence how much weight patients lose on specific weight loss drugs like liraglutide, two studies report.

Animals

This spider’s barf is worse than its bite

Most spider species subdue dinner by injecting venom from their fangs.