After my father died, my journey of rediscovery began with the Czech language.
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It’s the early 20th century, and you are the captain of a ship. A barquentine specifically—three masts and a coal-burning steam engine in her belly. She’s a sturdy and capable […]
From high school through the professional ranks, physicists never tire of Newton's second law.
Andrew Wakefield turned away from science and to the tabloids to spread his fabricated data.
From atomic theory to evolution to utilitarian pragmatism, the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus was way ahead of his time. In the writings of his school, philosopher Catherine Wilson finds answers to many of our most vexing modern problems.
From understanding human aggression to epigenetics, Stanford University offers all 25 lessons of this fascinating course for free on YouTube.
Got $55 million lying around? If so, you might be able to score a spot aboard the International Space Station starting 2024.
For many, 2020 will not be remembered as a “best of” much. We don’t need to repeat the reasons here; it’s sufficient to point out that a 100-year pandemic was […]
The semiautonomous could help to protect officers, but some are concerned about how exactly police plan to use it.
What qualifies someone for the top position in American government?
Remembering a 1972 symposium gathering of the world's greatest physicists.
The world's most isolated inhabited island also has some of the world's strangest toponyms.
The 8th century AD was a tough time to be a genius from a poor family in China. Poet and novelist Ha Jin on the tortured life of the legendary drunken poet Li Bai. Also: panpsychism, the value of idleness, and humanities education in America today.
A close encounter with cosmologist James Peebles encouraged me in my scientific career.
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In any sufficiently large protest, police officers may "kettle" protesters. Critics say it violates human rights, while advocates claim its one of the few safe tools available to police during a protest.
The American Psychological Association recently released guidelines for treating boys and men. Men aren't happy about it.
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After a landslide victory, a popular comedian with no political experience becomes Ukraine's next president. Are comedians really the best leaders?
The small step that one man took would never have happened without this narrow escape. On July 20, 1969, history was made as humanity set foot on the Moon for the […]
Jewish people living in nearly all European countries report that anti-Semitism has grown in recent years.
Even with the best preparation imaginable, sometimes you have to get lucky, too. Even from our perspective in 2019, 50 years later, humanity’s achievements from July, 1969, still mark the pinnacle […]
There are some undeniable parallels between Jewish history and the Big Blue Boy Scout.
What can 3D printing do for medicine? The "sky is the limit," says Northwell Health researcher Dr. Todd Goldstein.
With the death of Markeis McGlockton, the debate over stand your ground laws has reignited. Proponents believe they make us safe, while opponents claim they encourage vigilantism. While a consensus may be inconclusive, studies suggest such laws aren’t as effective as their drafters intended.