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Mysterious hepatitis cases in kids

As misinformation swirls, a new CDC report finds a strong contender for cause of pediatric hepatitis outbreaks

Salon · May 4, 2022

When dinosaurs died, plants thrived

A new study answers long-held questions about how dinosaurs' mass extinction influenced plant evolution

Salon · May 3, 2022

"Ozark:" Marty and Wendy are losing it

Salon recaps Episode 10 and 11 of the second half of Season 4, in which we wonder who, if anyone, can be trusted

Salon · May 2, 2022

What happens when you drink blood

Hematologists explain what happens, and the dangers, of drinking someone else's blood

Salon · May 1, 2022

The bacteria that eat plastic waste

There are a number of challenges inherent to using bacteria to dissolve plastic, but the upsides are huge

Salon · May 1, 2022

Ti West is fine if you walk out of "X"

The filmmaker spoke to Salon about crafting his subversive horror film set in Texas, elderly sex, and the prequel

Salon · May 1, 2022

Jimmy Carter and disability rights

In 1977, people with disabilities occupied federal buildings across America. It was the beginning of something big

Salon · May 1, 2022

Ann Wilson on gender, "Greed" and George

Heart's lead vocalist and songwriter digs deep into her Beatles influences for this "Everything Fab Four" interview

Salon · Apr 30, 2022

Norah Jones talks "Come Away With Me"

The musician looks back with Salon at her insanely successful debut record: "No one expected me not to be myself"

Salon · Apr 30, 2022

Randy Rainbow, singing truth to power

The comedian spoke to Salon about countering fake news with artifice, from spoof MTG interviews to Trump showtunes

Salon · Apr 30, 2022