Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.
—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress, a form of damage that can accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, per Novotny.
Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
What had germinated in marble in Italy was ready to evolve from three-dimensional cubes to four-dimensional information that could visualize some of the project’s possible permutations.
Smashing the cucumbers creates nooks and crannies to soak up the dressing, so every bite is extra flavorful.
—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
City and fire officials have long complained that the existing network of 50 fire stations is inadequate geographically to access some small nooks and crannies in a city with many canyons and other topographic challenges.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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