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The encyclopedia offers more “reliable” information than Wikipedia, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Researchers explore the “complex web of connections” in your brain that allows you to make split second decisions.
It wasn’t the birth of space and time. But it was truly essential to our cosmic story. For more than 50 years, we’ve had definitive scientific evidence that our Universe, as […]
Once only dark energy remains, empty space still won’t be completely empty. Imagine, if you dare, the very end of the Universe. The stars — past, present, and future — have all burned out. […]
Researchers believe that war exacerbates climate change, threatening the environment and making future wars more likely.
The newest record-setting quasar houses an enormous black hole. No one knows how. In every scientific field, we’re always on the lookout for whatever new discovery might reveal what’s currently beyond […]
Scientists put the most mysterious force in the Universe to the ultimate test. When it comes to the Universe, it’s easy to make the incorrect assumption that what we see is […]
Monuments are under attack in America. How far should we go in re-examining our history?
The electric car manufacturer says updates to its battery design and manufacturing process will help lower production costs.
The compound found in “magic mushrooms” has significant and fast-acting impact on the brains of rats.
A new study of nurses shows the importance of sleep—and staying aware on the job.
Innovative use of blockchain tech, data trusts, algorithm assessments, and cultural shifts abound.
Air pollution poses “a significant risk to brain development” according to researchers.
We catalogue seven more board games to teach children science, problem-solving, and even foster their creativity.
Just because something’s unlikely doesn’t mean that anything’s wrong. In our quest to understand the Universe, theoretical physics is perhaps the most powerful tool we have as far as making […]
Aligning your goals with deeply held values produces better results—in your career and life.
It may very well be the case that there are some people who feel perfectly content with who they are out there, but for most of us, there are things […]
These products are sure to inspire anyone who loves the work of engineer and inventor, Nikola Tesla.
Grandfathers, take heart. You’ll survive the paradox that’s been gunning for you since the 1930s.
One study says reduce red meat consumption; another says enjoy. Which should we believe?
From exoplanets to supermassive black holes to the first stars and galaxies, Webb will show us the Universe as we’ve never seen it before.
Are the stellar remnants in our cosmic backyard actually our parents and grandparents?
Not long after the COVID-19 pandemic caused colleges to start teaching remotely, students balked at the idea of paying full tuition for online learning. It’s not hard to understand why. […]
Do you know the implicit biases you have? Here are some ways to find them out.
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Taking time for thoughtful consideration has fallen out of fashion, writes Emily Chamlee-Wright. How can we restore good faith and good judgement to our increasingly polarized conversations?
MIT Professor Sinan Aral’s new book, “The Hype Machine,” explores the perils and promise of social media in a time of discord.