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In the early stages of the hot Big Bang, matter and antimatter were (almost) balanced. After a brief while, matter won out. Here’s how.

Einstein’s most famous equation is E = mc², which describes the rest mass energy inherent to particles. But motion matters for energy, too.

If nature were perfectly deterministic, atoms would almost instantly all collapse. Here’s how Heisenberg uncertainty saves the atom.

More than any other equation in physics, E = mc² is recognizable and profound. But what do we actually learn about reality from it?

The mass that gravitates and the mass that resists motion are, somehow, the same mass. But even Einstein didn’t know why this is so.

Often viewed as a purely theoretical, calculational tool only, direct observation of the Lamb Shift proved their very real existence.

Research suggests curiosity triggers parts of the brain associated with anticipation, making answers more rewarding once discovered.

Without wormholes, warp drive, or some type of new matter, energy, or physics, everyone is limited by the speed of light. Or are they?

You can only create or destroy matter by creating or destroying equal amounts of antimatter. So how did we become a matter-rich Universe?

To understand others, you need to see past their fleeting emotions. You must perceive who they are as people.

There’s value to be found in the arguments that make you uncomfortable — especially in a culture that has trained us to avoid them.

The AI is helping Twitter users plot movies, design meal plans, and more.

Rich is brilliant at his job. He completes work in half the time of his coworkers. Should he have to sit at his desk just as long?

A great many cosmic puzzles still remain unsolved. By embracing a broad and varied approach, particle physics heads toward a bright future.

For the first time in nearly 1500 years, fewer than half the people in England and Wales consider themselves Christian.

Whether you run the clock forward or backward, most of us expect the laws of physics to be the same. A 2012 experiment showed otherwise.

Executive coach Jodi Wellman explains how to “make it to the end with no regrets.”

If it weren’t for the intricate rules of quantum physics, we wouldn’t have formed neutral atoms “only” ~380,000 years after the Big Bang.

Lord Kelvin is thought to have said there was nothing new to discover in physics. His real view was the opposite.

The combination of charge conjugation, parity, and time-reversal symmetry is known as CPT. And it must never be broken. Ever.

What would it take to create a truly intelligent microbot, one that can operate independently?

Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki discusses the dangers of cynicism and how skepticism can invigorate our relationships and communities.

Could a theory from the science of perception help crack the mysteries of psychosis?

Salk scientists studied complex decision-making capabilities in a worm with just 302 neurons and a mouth full of teeth. It’s smarter than you would think.

First derived by Emmy Noether, for every symmetry a theory possesses, there’s an associated conserved quantity. Here’s the profound link.

If you’re out on a walk, you will see a different world than your dog, a bee, or an ant. Here are three reasons why that matters.

Like ultra-hardy plants that thrive in harsh conditions, businesses that see crises as opportunities are likely to win in the long run.

Unraveling the subtle mechanics of luck can help us better steer the wheel of fortune.

Cal Newport explains how you and your teams can accomplish more while improving quality and supercharging workplace morale.

The truth may be out there — but it’s not in these close encounters of the third kind.