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Are noble 18th-century norms fit for 21st-century life? Especially when, as Yuval Harari says, liberalism’s “factual statements just don’t stand up to rigorous scientific scrutiny.”
By using the DoNotPay chatbot, you may be able to quickly file a small-claims case against Equifax for up to $25,000.
A new study of intestinal microbiota and circadian rhythms reveal insights into global obesity rates.
The findings of this study are stunning: in a 16-hour waking day, adults are sedentary for 12.3 hours.
A new study finds cause for concern over what tattoo ink is doing to the body.
While it’s fresh in everyone’s mind, this is the best time to turn awareness into action. “Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed levees and exploded the conventional wisdom about a shared American prosperity, exposing […]
Most Roman emperors died violent deaths, and many were far from Rome when they did
Optimism may be quantifiably keeping marriages together, especially after the so-called honeymoon period ends.
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Lots of colorful characters went looking for the Yeti. And there have been several hoaxes.
Anyone can develop a great eye for design, according to the designer who led the team that created the iPod.
A new study examines reasons behind the persistence of neuromyths.
Astronomers have gotten good at dating stars. But this one has them stumped.
It worked for Iran two years ago, and it can work again with the right negotiations. “We have to understand the ubiquity of energy in everything we do. Energy is […]
New study says extroverts are more fatigued over time from social interaction than introverts.
“Well, technically it did land… just not in once piece.”
One challenge that some companies have come across in managing Millennials is integrating these younger, tech-savvy workers into your existing organizational structure. There are significant differences between these workers and […]
If you’ve ever wondered where it gets its blue color from, physics has you covered. “That’s a misconception, Lennie. The sky is everywhere, it begins at your feet.” –Jandy Nelson One […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has shown to dramatically improve insomnia, and a new app can help sufferers help themselves.
Neurons in the human brain produce photons, and are apparently capable of being the infrastructure for light-based communication and activity.
Their findings will likely prove controversial, researchers write.
The same technique is used by crime scene investigators in the FBI.
Researchers at Human Longevity have developed technology that can generate images of individuals face using only their genetic information. But not all are convinced.
Infographics show our attitudes about privacy and keeping our data secure online.
Spontaneous talk on surprise topics. Author Claire Messud on childhood, growing up, and how we contain the things that scare us.
A recent DNA analysis shows that a skeleton found in a famous Viking grace belonged to a female warrior.
Something’s got to be wrong. But is it what we think about the star, the Universe, or something else? “The older you get, the more you realize that the way […]
While it’s reasonable to trust that science will eventually answer our unsolved questions, assuming that it has all of the answers right now is not.
A story can literally transport you into a character’s body. But how long does it last?