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South Africa is no longer the only place on the continent that has urban wealth clusters
To put it mildly, North Korea has had a complicated relationship with the world. In chronological order, here are five of North Korea’s most incredible plots.
The chances of an asteroid large enough to be a threat to areas where human beings are concentrated are small. Still, it’s what’s known as a “high impact” result.
A Wikipedia/YouTube “fact checker” relationship is in the works.
It’s the dawn of a new age. AI, VR, and robotics are creating the future that science-fiction writers have dreamed about.
Device uses ultrafast “frequency hopping” and data encryption to protect wireless signals from being intercepted and jammed.rn
The expanding Universe really is accelerating, and no dusty scenario can explain it. 20 years ago, our understanding of the Universe underwent a revolution. For generations, we had known the Universe […]
A new experimental program in New Jersey offered treatment, not stigma, to low-level drug offenders arrested during one week in June—and the results are encouraging.
Learn how to enter into the mindset of a successful inventor.
Do our minds have quantum structures that give rise to consciousness? Sir Roger Penrose, one of the world’s most famous scientists, believes this and can explain how he thinks it works.
Let kids be kids. Watching over your children’s every move is a bad idea, and the long-term effects of helicopter parenting are far worse than thought.
Scientists have replicated Albert Einstein’s spooky action at a distance on a massive scale—well, for the quantum world, anyway.
A controversial article from Forbes argues that libraries, once an important public resource, are outdated, costly and should be replaced by Amazon book stores.
The most valuable college majors will prepare students for a world right out a science fiction novel.
Iceland just passed a law that changes its organ donor program from ‘opt-in’ to ‘opt-out’, a move that effectively turns every citizen into a donor unless otherwise specified.
In this radical view, the universe is a giant supercomputer processing particles as bits.
In rural America, the odds of having access to a specialized mental health professional are slim, according to new research.
The answer has nothing at all to do with the Higgs boson. In this Universe, there are very few fundamental properties that cannot be derived from something simpler. The rules governing […]
The idea that one culture ‘owns’ a particular heritage, or that certain practices are too culturally sensitive to be talked about, may create barriers between people.
Apple’s new Screen Time function will show users detailed reports on phone usage, allow users to limit access to apps, and let parents manage their kids’ screen time.
SpaceX recently secured about $507 million in new funding. Based on recent statements, SpaceX will put that cash toward three ambitious projects.
The Universe has been making stars for nearly the entire 13.8 billion years of its history. Here’s what we know. It’s been 13.8 billion years since the hot Big Bang, and […]
It is becoming an increasingly popular trend in Silicon Valley to place failure on a pedestal. According to author Tim Ferriss, the phrase “fail fast, fail forward” has become a […]
Are we standing on the brink of Mutually Assured Destruction?
Social media addiction may be on the rise. Surprisingly, there’s been very little research on it.
Despite little clinical evidence of efficacy, a growing number of parents are giving their children supplements that could prove dangerous.
Facebook announced Tuesday that it had removed more than 200 pages and accounts tied to the Russia-based Internet Research Agency, which has been accused of meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
Biologists at the University of Bristol demonstrate how the mysterious phenomenon of spider ballooning for great distances and at great heights works.
The number of non-religious Americans has reached unprecedented heights. Are the most religious Americans to blame?