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Do medical clowns really work?Under the Radar Growing body of evidence suggests laughter and joy are key ingredients in a patient's recovery – even among adults
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How accurate are political polls?The Explainer And how much should you read into figures ahead of the 2024 election?
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5 insightful podcasts you may have missed this summerThe Week Recommends A few podcast veterans and a number binge-worthy newcomers created an entertaining summer for podcast listeners
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Peter Godfrey-Smith's 6 favorite books for expanding your mindFeature The philosopher recommends works by Annie Proulx, Douglas Hofstadter, and more
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Chelsea Bieker's 6 favorite books dramatizing domestic violence's impactFeature The novelist recommends works by Anna Quindlen, Anita Shreve, and more
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Helen Phillips' 6 favorite books about robotic companionsFeature The novelist recommends works by Kazuo Ishiguro, Jessamine Chan, and more
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Todd May's 6 favorite books that offer philosophical insightFeature The philosopher recommends works by Virginia Woolf, William Shakespeare, and more
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Lev Grossman's 6 favorite books that explore the Middle AgesFeature The author recommends works by Dan Jones, T.H. White, and more
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Amy Stewart's 6 favorite books for plant enthusiastsFeature The best-selling author recommends works by Naoko Abe, Ann Patchett, and more
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Peng Shepherd's 6 favorite works with themes of magical realismFeature The author recommends works by Susanna Clarke, George Saunders, and more
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Laura van den Berg's 6 favorite books with hidden secretsFeature The author recommends works by Patricia Lockwood, Gillian Flynn, and more
