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Could neuroscience help a Jeffrey Dahmer or a Ted Bundy become… better people?
The ‘big discovery’ is nothing of the kind. We need a new planet-finding mission to probe the next frontier. Last week, NASA dropped a bombshell that it’s Kepler mission — the greatest […]
We’ve been taking our eyebrows for granted. They may in fact be the thing that let us become the dominant species on Earth.
Does everybody really need to work? What three philosophers have to say about our dedication to finding everybody a job.
But could we reverse-engineer this research to program people to give a desired response?
There are a lot of aspects to leaving an “anatomical gift” which one might find surprising.
It’s fascinating how an octopus’s skin does this and how these scientists recreated it.
Several things in nature go faster than the speed of light, without challenging general relativity.
Even with nothing new falling into it, our radius is increasing with every second that goes by. It’s no big secret that galaxies grow over time. The force of gravity is […]
Learning about synesthesia can help us better understand how our brain works, particularly in terms of perception.
We’re taught that the most massive stars in the Universe all die in supernovae. We were taught wrong. Create a star that’s massive enough, and it won’t go out with a […]
In his latest book, Will Storr traces the lineage from self-esteem to selfie.
Predictive policing introduces a scientific element to law enforcement decisions, such as whether to investigate or detain, how long to sentence, and whether to parole.
Inventor Nikola Tesla’s work at Niagara Falls may be his most direct and lasting contribution to our lives.
These chemicals are also widely used in products like clothing, shoes, wrappers and furniture, to make them more stain-resistant, waterproof and/or nonstick.
The effect worked best when the women knew whose shirt it was.
From striking women with goat’s skin to showering them with chocolates and flowers, here is how Valentine’s Day became the holiday we know today.
How do we even define mental illness?
The thick sheets of ice at these eight sites could provide the reservoir of water necessary for human expeditions to Mars.
“Can you imagine if they said, ‘Bacon-bacon-bacon?’ Everyone on the line would be like, ‘Where, where?’” former Giants defensive end Justin Tuck has pointed out.
Proposers’ strategies must be successful in one of three different environments.
In 2015, the United States brokered a revolutionary international deal with Iran about their nuclear programme. Here’s the science behind it. In 2015, a historic agreement was reached between Iran and […]
Research shows that the U.S. has more food allergies than other nations though it’s not clear why. The good news: For one of the worst allergies, peanuts, there’s promising news.
Before Hawking, black holes were just static points in the background of space. His greatest scientific legacy taught us just how dynamic they are. In 1915, Albert Einstein published his General […]
On September 1, launched a $2.5 million project called “Open Exploration of Vertebrate Diversity in 3D” or as many scientists know it – the “scan-all-vertebrates” project. Sponsored by the National Science […]
Anxiety disorders are common. Yet, many find current treatments methods only partially effective.
Three commercially released facial-analysis programs from major technology companies demonstrate both skin-type and gender biases, according to new research.
Scientists come up with an explanation for the strange dimming of Tabby’s star and it doesn’t involve aliens.
It takes an average of 7.5 months to build a single-family home. A Ukrainian startup has cut that timeframe down to just 8 hours.