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Life Archive

Archives for June 2014

Fitness
The history of presidential fitness campaignsThe history of presidential fitness campaigns
Fitness

The history of presidential fitness campaigns begins 60 years ago, with the release of a hugely influential report on American health.

By Kelsey McKinney
#MeToo
Terry Richardson: explainedTerry Richardson: explained
#MeToo

Richardson is one of the most successful fashion photographers in the business, but he’s also one of the most controversial. He’s been accused of using that power and prominence to abuse young women looking to make it.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Life
7 weird and terrible effects of sleep deprivation7 weird and terrible effects of sleep deprivation
Life

Or, 7 good reasons to go to bed on time tonight.

By Susannah Locke
Genetics
Everything you know about sex chromosomes is wrongEverything you know about sex chromosomes is wrong
Genetics

Cultural assumptions have been clouding our understanding of XX and XY.

By Susannah Locke

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