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Virtual reality is helping train counter-terrorism officers.
Somewhere out there, perhaps in another place and time, there’s a person who looks like your identical twin stranger — at least to an untrained observer.
You’ve heard of the big Greek philosophers. Now, read about the ones who inspired them.
The White House shares its vision of what the U.S. and its allies can offer to North Korea in exchange for denuclearization.
Those with prediabetes or type-2 diabetes shouldn’t fear eggs anymore, researchers say.
Here on Earth, all the right conditions occurred for intelligent life to come about, but the nearest aliens, if they’re on another world, are light years away. But it doesn’t […]
For urban exploration with an ironic twist, go ‘bag’ all 32 London Borough Tops
It may seem like the world’s going to hell in a hand basket, but the facts don’t support it.
A new survey and study compares beliefs about creation with a person’s scientific understanding and finds that the more one knows, the greater the chances are of accepting evolution as fact.
The unpredictable groove of jazz music actually makes jazz the perfect music for sharks because it mimics the unpredictable flop of prey.
“Navigating sexual activity can be difficult, especially when partners’ behaviours that indicate their sexual interest are subtle.”
Many of the Russian IRA troll Facebook ads were released today by Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee.
Steam-driven explosions at the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii could pose new threats to residents on the island.
The newest iteration of SpaceX’s flagship rocket hit a stumbling block during its first launch and has been delayed in order to work out unknown problems before another attempt.
A new study highlights the role Facebook algorithms unwittingly played in ISIS recruitment and points to continuing problems.
New research finds evidence that the gravitational pull of Jupiter and Venus has been warping our orbit every 405,000 years, at least as far back as 215 million years ago.
We’re taught that the most massive stars in the Universe all die in supernovae. We were taught wrong. Create a star that’s massive enough, and it won’t go out with a […]
By putting its relationships in military hands, the US is losing its power abroad.
Most people experience impostorism at least once. Certain groups however are more prone to it than others.
An analysis of 32 randomized control studies showed that pasta, as part of a low-glycemic diet, didn’t contribute to weight gain in participants.
Quick, what’s traveling at 106,000 kilometers per hour (66,000 mph) and is as big as a football field?
A new augmented reality game is being developed to help stroke victims stick to their rehabilitation regimen.
Effective business communication is not just an advantage for businesses — it’s a necessity. According to Salesforce, 86% of 1,400 surveyed corporate execs, employees, and educators attribute workplace failures to […]
New principled approach helps autonomous underwater vehicles explore the ocean in an intelligent, energy-efficient manner.
Humanity has mapped the Milky Way better than ever with ESA’s Gaia. But 1.7 billion stars later, there are still no Dyson spheres. Perhaps the greatest ‘holy grail’ in all of […]
Catch up on the phenomenon known as ASMR, which is exploding in popularity and may be linked to the appeal of religion.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming many human activities ranging from daily chores to highly sophisticated tasks. But unlike many other industries, the higher education sector has yet to be really […]
1,007 people were surveyed about their political affiliations and opinions, and their music tastes to learn to what extent they correspond to each other. Survey results are shown as infographics.