In our Universe, matter is made of particles, while antimatter is made of antiparticles. But sometimes, the physical lines get real blurry.
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The perfectly accessible, perfectly knowable Universe of classical physics is gone forever, no matter what interpretation you choose.
The Pan-American Highway began a century ago with a vision of unfettered motor-vehicle access between Alaska and Tierra del Fuego. What happened to the dream?
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Philosopher Slavoj Žižek argues that we often don't truly want to obtain what we think we desire.
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This collection of learning and development quotes serves as a reminder of the meaning and purpose behind this important work.
Success is about give and take — with a little more give.
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You can learn an awful lot about people, culture, and politics by studying R.
The tonal Native American language differentiates words based on pitch and makes Spanish conjugation look like child’s play.
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Why does the DMT experience feel so familiar to some people — even those who are trying the psychedelic for the first time?
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At a fundamental level, only a few particles and forces govern all of reality. How do their combinations create human consciousness?
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
Talking to yourself seems to yield real benefits, from boosts in cognitive performance to improved emotional regulation.
One single plot of data embodies the most profound thing we know about the stars.
In general relativity, matter and energy curve spacetime, which we experience as gravity. Why can't there be an "antigravity" force?
From active listening to giving feedback, these five capabilities are integral to interpersonal skills training.
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Psychologist Noel Brick shares the mental techniques we can use to improve our performance on and off the field.
Forgetting and misremembering are the building blocks of creativity and imagination.
The photometric filters for the Vera Rubin Observatory are complete and showcase why they are indispensable for astronomy.
When you can't enter flow, you can still lean on your internal rhythm.