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Stephanie Pappas

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The Phenomenon That Teaches You Not to Press Your Luck

The Phenomenon That Teaches You Not to Press Your Luck

Even if you've never heard of Sir Francis Galton, you're probably familiar with some of his work. He is credi…

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How To Answer "Where Did He Get That Red Hair?"

How To Answer "Where Did He Get That Red Hair?"

One day, I was walking through the park with my son when a man on a bike yelled "Look at that carrot top!" I …

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On Hosting My First Crappy Dinner Party

On Hosting My First Crappy Dinner Party

In Mad Men Season 2's "A Night to Remember," Betty has spent not just the day, but weeks preparing the house …

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Should Your Baby Go Gluten-Free?

Should Your Baby Go Gluten-Free?

Gluten has been blamed for weight gain, irritability, irregular bowel movements, fatigue, and a host of other…

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Questioning Taboos: A Pregnant Economist Walks Into a Bar

Questioning Taboos: A Pregnant Economist Walks Into a Bar

If there's one question that should teach you to stop googling for parenting advice, it's "Can I drink while …

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Potty Train Your Stubborn Parent with These 9 Surprisingly Simple Tricks

Potty Train Your Stubborn Parent with These 9 Surprisingly Simple Tricks

Hey kid, Did your mom leave the computer open when she went to find the poop you just left in the playroom? Y…

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Earth's crust is 'unzipping' beneath Italy

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By Stephanie Pappas
| MSN UK Verified
The crust under Italy is "unzipping" and falling away into the mantle, new research finds. This process is the driver of much of the seismic activity in the Apennine Mountains, the long chain of peaks that runs like a spine down the Italian peninsula. This area provides a unique look into the swan song of subduction, or the movement of a slab of oceanic crust under a neighboring chunk of continental crust, said study lead author Stefano Tavani, a geoscientist at the University of Florence.
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Earth's crust is 'unzipping' beneath Italy

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By Stephanie Pappas
| Yahoo Verified
Follow Earth's crust is 'unzipping' beneath Italy Wed, September 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Seismic activity in the Apennine Mountains is tied to the crust unzipping beneath Italy. . | Credit: Paolo Corsetti via Getty Images The crust under Italy is "unzipping" and falling away into the mantle, new research finds.
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RFK, Jr. is focusing attention on electromagnetic fields. Here's what the science says about exposure

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By Stephanie Pappas, Claire Cameron Verified
| Scientific American Verified
The research into how electromagnetic and radiofrequency waves influence health is plagued by low-quality studies U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is turning his attention to the potential health effects of electromagnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation—stoking a controversial theory that digital devices are doing untold damage to human health.
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How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

E-mail with a subject line that makes it clear you're not spamming me about a watch, a furniture company, or research unrelated to parenting.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Unlined notebook. Sharpie. Squarespace. Unsplash. Scrivener. Mailchimp.

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram. It's nice to put the pen down every once in a while and just enjoy beautiful photos.