What a strange hybrid beast!” When first found, the animal was a mystery, showing traits common in both dogs and foxes.

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Although close to the big-hitting cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, the lesser-visited regions of Gifu and Ishikawa are a million miles away in spirit — a back-road meander reveals old samurai towns, ...

More than a third of adults struggle with getting enough sleep—and recent research suggests it has serious implications for their ability to learn and focus.

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The “greatest show on Earth” shut down in 2017, citing declining ticket sales. Now it’s returning, reimagined.