The sun’s magnetic field is currently at the peak of its 11-year cycle, making solar storms and northern lights more frequent.

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“Their groundbreaking discovery revealed a completely new principle of gene regulation that turned out to be essential for multicellular organisms, including humans,” the Nobel Assembly said.

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“This year’s two Nobel Laureates in physics have used tools from physics to develop methods that are the foundation of today’s powerful machine learning,” said the Nobel committee.

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Heiner Linke, Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said the award honored research that made connections between amino acid sequence and protein structure.

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NOAA advises those who hope to see the northern lights to get away from city lights.

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It won’t search for life, but rather determine whether conditions there could support it.

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All states require dental work, including veneers, to be performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

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A top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame — even when they don't

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In response to growing customer demand, stores of all stripes are bringing out their festive collections weeks before the Nov. 1 start of the holiday shopping season.

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Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted of killing her father, a wealthy investor, and her stepmother, despite the strong evidence against her.

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The brand said it expects to operate as The New Tupperware Co. upon completion of the deal.

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Some health groups have said it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology.

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The tree will be lit during a live TV broadcast on Dec. 4, featuring 50,000 multi-colored lights with a Swarovski star on top and remain on display until mid-January.

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The court ultimately ruled Friday that an engagement ring must be returned to the person who purchased it.

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If you've been let go from your organization, is it appropriate to try to maintain the internal and external professional relationships you've made during your time there? What implicit and explicit rules exist around contacting former clients and colleagues? Elaine Varelas explores the many aspects of this situation.

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“The hiring in some sectors and the layoffs in others is a clear reflection of the ‘feast or famine’ realities occurring with those industries serving consumers."

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Being a primary caregiver while working full time is a challenge in itself and even more so during the pandemic. Elaine Varelas guides on how to best keep your family members safe while maintaining your work responsibilities.

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“A lot of restaurants are in survival mode, and survival mode creates a vicious circle,” said Dominic Benvenuti, an owner of Boston Pie, which owns more than two dozen Domino’s locations in New England.

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A cooling job market is impacting millions of workers nationwide.

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Vermont’s unemployment rate was 1.9% in September, among the lowest in the country, and the labor force is still thousands of people smaller than before the pandemic.

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Under the federal law, nearly all hourly workers in the U.S. are entitled to overtime pay after 40 hours a week. But many salaried workers are exempt from that requirement — unless they earn below a certain level.

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The following pieces are very much my personal choice of music from this great composer. There are many other astonishing pieces that Beethoven composed that ... Read more

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Classical music abounds in Walt Disney productions: Fantasia contains animated sequences and narrations inspired by the pieces of classical music playing in the background, whether ... Read more

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It’s beach season and you might just be looking for your perfect beach read. Bloodshed, deceptions and steamy love stories make for great beachside companions ... Read more

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When you hear the name of Johann Pachelbel it’s often hard to get past the immense success of his Canon in D major and try ... Read more

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The tuba family has provided the world with some of the greatest musicians in classical music. These world famous musicians have helped to completely revolutionize ... Read more

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When you take a long hard look at the work of W.A Mozart it is no minor challenge to have to select the best of ... Read more

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For the purposes of this article, I will confine my selection of violin works to the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods of music. Once you ... Read more

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The list of pieces for the above title could probably run for pages and cause all manner of consternation over what is considered to be ... Read more

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1. Autumn from “The Seasons”; Op. 67; by Alexander Glazunov Glazunov is not a name we readily hear these days in the concert halls and on ... Read more

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Tickets must be booked by Nov. 14.

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Here's why Boston was just named one of the most beautiful places for a winter getaway by Afar in a recent travel article.

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The sale ends on Thursday.

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His publicist says he died Sunday night at his home in Los Angeles.

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The Texas-raised neo-soul singer gave Boston a performance that was both intimate and jubilant.

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After hearing the “Word of God” to go to Boston, Chris Smither became a full-on folk legend. He turns 80 this weekend, and will be feted with two shows.

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After openers by Boston's DJ P1no and local singer Raveena, streaming sensation Tinashe very successfully brought 'Nasty' back.

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The audience devised much of the setlist, but Folds was very much in command at a stellar Cabot Theatre concert.

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The stars have been spotted around Boston filming A24 movie, “The Drama.”

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The couple spoke about experiencing a miscarriage more than a year ago. They announced their engagement in 2022.

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Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will focus on the period from her 2013 self-titled album through this year's genre-defying “Cowboy Carter.”

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Williams also talks Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, and Trey Anastasio in advance of her shows in Medford, Portland, and Providence.

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The tour kicks off July 11 in Seattle, concluding on Sept. 13 in Tampa, Florida. It hits San Francisco; Los Angeles; Arlington, Texas; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Philadelphia; Toronto; Chicago; and Boston.

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I am now getting to a point where I want to explore my sexuality. I have a bucket list of things I want to try.

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The Mass. Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments in a lawsuit involving the ownership of a $70,000 engagement ring.

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Most readers vote that whoever buys or gives the ring owns it, no matter the circumstances. Do you agree?

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Getting surprised with an engagement ring on top of a lobster roll may be the most New England way to do a proposal.

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How do you approach politics on dating apps? Share your experience with us.

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Whether it’s a classic flick or a romance arc in a new thriller, love seems pretty easy on screen.

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