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The unique light signatures of nautical beacons translate into hypnotic cartography.
About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
Lake Baikal holds nearly one-fourth of Earth's fresh surface water and is the most scientifically interesting lake on our planet.
The Earth is not flat. Here's how you can prove it.
You've spent almost a decade gaining extremely specialized skills. But that's ok; your value is greater than you realize.
Did you know that American politics has become polarized? Shocking news, we know, but in case your news feed wasn’t evidence enough, Pew Research Center has been tracking the phenomenon […]
Deep underwater, temperatures are close to freezing and the pressure is 1,000 times higher than at sea level.
When we try to recreate simpler versions of natural ecosystems, we invariably make mistakes, argues author and biologist Rob Dunn.
Preferring "bases not places," the U.S. does not really resemble the empires of old.
Opponents of 19th-century American imperialism were not above body-shaming the personification of the U.S. government.
Interactive globe shows where your hometown was at various stages of Earth's deep geological past.
'Dorozoku' map crowd-sources the whereabouts of noisy kids in Japan – but who's being anti-social here, exactly?
Everybody wins, everybody loses, or something in between.
An artificial island in the North Sea is the biggest building project ever in Danish history - and could pave the way for many more.
Ancient corridors below the French capital have served as its ossuary, playground, brewery, and perhaps soon, air conditioning.
Many still cling to the idea that we live in a deterministic Universe, despite the nature of quantum physics. Now, the "least spooky" interpretation no longer works.
While building a new airport, construction crews uncover a gigantic collection of ancient bones.
Affluence could be our real downfall.
It looks like a busy hurricane season ahead. Probably.
The pandemic reminds us that our higher education system, with all its flaws, remains a key part of our strategic reserve.
All of these conflicts have a long history. They may also have a long future.
According to international law, the seabed belongs to everyone.
The Baltic nation rolls out an unlikely tourist attraction: 47 weird ice cream flavors.
A new study says that it could be centuries before millions of the classic toys submerged in the Earth's seas disintegrate.
Techshot's 3D BioFabrication Facility successfully printed human heart tissue aboard the International Space Station.
An open letter predicts that a massive wall of rock is about to plunge into Barry Arm Fjord in Alaska.
Victorians want to rectify 19th-century surveying error – and become South Australians.
A microbial organism pulls electricity from water in the air.
Information is the best armor against panic.