Each week, exclusively for Slate Plus members, Prudie discusses a new letter with a fellow Slate colleague. Have a question for Prudie? Submit it here. I have lost a lot of weight. In the past, my ...

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Indian researchers have developed a novel method to generate truly random numbers using quantum computers, significantly boosting digital security. This simplified approach, utilizing a single qubit ...

Condoms are effective barrier methods that help prevent pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But it’s essential to use them every time and know how to use them ...

The Grease the Groove method, coined by Pavel Tsatsouline, focuses on training your nervous system rather than chasing volume. Instead of pushing to failure, you work at around 75-85% of your one rep ...

Some things in life are so familiar we stop questioning them. They’re just there - everyday details we accept without a second thought. But every so often, someone points out their real purpose and it ...

There are many effective tactics for dealing with a difficult person—whether they're a gaslighter or emotional manipulator—but one method in particular stands out. The "Grey Rock Method" has gained ...

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When you're preparing your meals in the kitchen, you are probably focused on using the right spices and seasonings. But did you know microplastics are also leaking into your food? microplastics are ...

Broccoli often gets a bad rap for its taste, but the real culprit behind that bitterness is all in the cooking method. Boiling the green veg is a big no-no, as it amps up the sulphur compounds, ...