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One day, we could fly across the U.S. in half an hour. A state-of-the-art hypersonic flight testing facility at UTSA could help make that dream a reality.
The Metaverse could be the most dangerous tool of persuasion humanity has ever created.
Without modularization, many epic projects simply would be impossible.
Inspired by the group behaviors of simple animals, a team of roboticists has developed a new way for swarm robots to maneuver on land.
The same parts of the brain that help us navigate complex social interactions can also drive us to make wildly bad investments.
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Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that use online ledgers, called blockchains, to record transactions. These blockchains are decentralized, meaning the permanent record is not stored in one location but exists on […]
There are a few possible solutions to the problem of interstellar travel, but they largely remain within the realm of science fiction.
In a 2018 article, Gallup writer Ryan Pendell shared some frightening figures for business leaders. Public poll data showed that only a quarter of employees believed their leaders had a […]
What happens when simulation theory becomes more than a fascinating thought experiment?
Some question the ethics of sanctions aimed at cancelling Russian art and culture and punishing ordinary citizens.
Certain companies feel magical. Though the spells they cast may be unique, each emits an aura that delights customers, attracts top talent, and impels the culture to pay attention. Apple […]
The wise, the old, and the experienced matter to a full and happy life.
Even without the greatest individual scientist of all, every one of his great scientific advances would still have occurred. Eventually.
Two-thirds of romances start out as friendships.
The “overview effect,” experienced by astronauts when they view the Earth from outer space, irrevocably changes your perspective as a human.
Our Solar System’s outer reaches, and what’s in them, was predicted long before the first Oort Cloud object was ever discovered.
History is not the story of great people directing the course of the world. It’s about networks. Sure, great people may have had an outsized pull on certain events. But […]
Dave Eggers book, “The Circle,” uses satire to illuminate how privacy is fast becoming a lost virtue in the digital age.
For the past 150+ years, the big ones have all missed us. But at some point, our good luck will run out.
Baruch Spinoza suggests how to lead a virtuous and blessed life.
Augmented reality (AR) contact lenses will project the digital world into our retinas, perhaps helping us navigate the metaverse.
We know more about the universe than what is beneath our feet. But Earth’s mantle holds subtle clues about our planet’s past.
When does a healthy desire for wealth morph into greed? And how can we stop it?
A textbook pregnancy consists of three trimesters. The baby develops at a relatively predictable rate during this time, from pomegranate seed to avocado to watermelon. And mom’s body adapts accordingly […]
We could even benefit from more whataboutisms — if they’re used properly.
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