Once the emergency is over, maybe it’s time we drew a different map of Louisiana – however shocking it may be.
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Our Moon might even be a rarer occurrence for a Solar System than an ‘Earth’ is. “The pressure to compete, the fear somebody else will make the splash first, creates a […]
A small village in western Minnesota has just re-elected a dog as their mayor for his third term.
The United States and Russia are longtime geopolitical adversaries looking for a new way forward.
More than a million times what we make at the LHC, these could be the ultimate keys to nature. “Energy is liberated matter, matter is energy waiting to happen.” –Bill Bryson […]
Anti-Islam fervor has overlooked important artistic contributions made by Muslim artists around the world.
The Urban Confessional project offers free listening to anyone who has no one to talk to.
Danger is at hand, and you may have voted for it. Science educator Bill Nye weaves a passionate argument for the importance of science literacy in a country’s elected leaders.
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Advancements in stem cells, along with 3D printing technology, have applications in cosmetic safety testing, drug discovery and testing, organ and tissue printing, instant diagnosis and treatment, and so much more. Scientists recently found that baby teeth contain stem cells which can soon be used in these healthcare applications.
The President’s consideration and rejection of stating a no-first-strike policy puts the U.S. in a no-win position.
The series is said to improve male performance and address any issues.
When companies hide algorithms from public view, the data are used for destructive purposes, warns Cathy O’Neil in her new book.
The Justice Department announces the end of privately run Bureau of Prisons jails, and activists are excited.
This is a cyborg stingray. It’s as big as a penny, guided by a laser, and moves on its own when exposed to blue light. And it’s the brainchild of Kevin Kit Parker.
In the depths of intergalactic space, the Big Bang’s leftover glow is just 2.73 K. But this spot in our own galaxy is even colder. “If you want your boomerang to […]
A “needs statement” is the core element and guiding force for such an innovative endeavor, says Stanford Professor Paul Yock.
The increased use of smart drugs to boost brain performance is raising many ethical and practical questions.
It’s the most mysterious “stuff” our Universe has. So why are we so sure it’s real? “The Universe is made mostly of dark matter and dark energy, and we don’t know […]
Why, even with infinite magnification, we’d never view the first stars. “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” –Marcus Aurelius Imagine the […]
Michio Kaku tells the story of one super-scary mistake in physics and reminds us how hard it is to get science right.
If you thought Usain Bolt’s 9.58s world record time in the 100 meters was ever in jeopardy, this shows how unlikely that was. “A lot of legends, a lot of people, […]
One writer’s journey through a video game that can only be completed by writing.
Yale researchers create a groundbreaking device that utilizes two key concepts in quantum physics.
Could the Universe loop around on itself, and might you come back out the other side? “For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned […]
If the Universe is infinite and full of stars and galaxies, why can’t we see something everywhere we look? “When you get just a complete sense of blackness or void ahead […]
Some patients who went through gender reassignment surgery reported feeling just as out of place. A few were even suicidal.
A new study examines the behavior of seven species of marine animals around the dead.
How a little knowledge can bring about some huge misconceptions… and how to fix it. “Because philosophy arises from awe, a philosopher is bound in his way to be a lover […]
Galaxy-sized? Human-sized? Atom-sized? Even smaller? How tiny can a bit of space be and still expand? “We now have the best picture of how galaxies like our own formed their stars.” […]
A new study highlights the extent of the drug overdose epidemic in the United States.