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Interventions can make the most difference when Alzheimer’s is detected early.
To maintain momentum and flow, the great novelist Ernest Hemingway didn’t burn himself out — but learned when to put his work down.
A new technique that can automatically classify phases of physical systems could help scientists investigate novel materials.
The “first cause” problem may forever remain unsolved, as it doesn’t fit with the way we do science.
When the great American tradition of the road trip meets the great Jewish tradition of the deli, we get the Great American Deli Schlep.
Voyage into the lawless world of experimental literature.
One of the fundamental constants of nature, the fine-structure constant, determines so much about our Universe. Here’s why it matters.
If light can’t be bent by electric or magnetic fields (and it can’t), then how do the Zeeman and Stark effects split atomic energy levels?
As with any “big idea” progress means a lot of different things to different people and not everyone comes into the discussion with the same priors. Some experts are primarily focused on material progress while others emphasize the importance of moral progress. So to start the discussion, we asked each expert to define the term as they see it from their specific vantage point.
New research suggests they may be in the connections between your brain cells.
After my father died, my journey of rediscovery began with the Czech language.
How (not) to end up in the ash heap of history.
We know what effective teaching looks like. Implementing it can change the lives of Americans.
As long as it remains operational, we’ll have a chance to conduct groundbreaking science with it. In the history of spaceflight, only five spacecraft ever launched by humanity possess enough energy […]
As we embrace green solutions, nuclear should absolutely be part of the equation. For thousands upon thousands of years, humans have been harnessing the power of nature to provide energy […]
The famed German filmmaker offers his thoughts on reading during Eric Weinstein’s podcast.
New research shows elevated risks of anxiety, depression, and suicide linked to perfectionism.
What’s the role of evil in storytelling?
Forget the speed of light or the electron’s charge. This is the physical constant that really matters. Why is our Universe the way it is, and not some other way? There […]
It’s not about the resolution but about how your mind tackles the problem.
A study out of Finland shows us that sex is sex and robots are robots, and the overlap is confusing.
Black scientists lack role models who look like them.
It’s hard to quantify what it means to be good, but this framework takes a stab at breaking down what makes people behave nicely.
Think the future isn’t already here with us? Think again!
The study also showed that students who didn’t use electronic devices but attended lectures where their use was allowed also performed worse on tests.
His guiding spirit Thomas helped the author make better financial decisions and take care of his health.
It’s currently billions of tonnes of fossil fuels every year. With new (or existing!) technologies, we could literally change the world. “In terms of weapons, the best disarmament tool so far […]
Long thought to be a fallacy, new analysis shows the ‘hot hand’ is real, and Klay Thompson has it. “Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on […]