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Science and the squishiness of the human mind. The joys of wearing whatever the hell you want, and so much more.
The densest objects in the Universe are also the most difficult to destroy. But eventually, destruction always prevails. There are quite a few ways to make the black holes we […]
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration likely violated the reporter’s Fifth Amendment rights when it stripped his press credentials earlier this month.
The definition of a kilogram will now be fixed to Planck’s constant, a fundamental part of quantum physics.
You may not recognize the names, but these seven scientists have improved the lives of people the world over.
New research identifies an unexpected source for some of earth’s water.
SpaceX plans to launch about 12,000 internet-providing satellites into orbit over the next six years.
Hubble holds the record, finding a galaxy when the Universe was just 3% it’s age. In just a few years, James Webb will shatter it. One of the great scientific lessons […]
In a breakthrough for nuclear fusion research, scientists at China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor have produced temperatures necessary for nuclear fusion on Earth.
The 116th Congress is set to break records in term of diversity among its lawmakers, though those changes are coming almost entirely from Democrats.
Delay, deny and deflect were the strategies Facebook has used to navigate scandals it’s faced in recent years, according to the New York Times.
Sure we know it would be bad, but what do all of these scary numbers really mean?
Lisa Bodell, author and CEO of FutureThink, is an expert at fostering innovation. She’s an advocate of something she calls “Little Bigs,” and they’re pretty brilliant. They’re simple, easy to […]
Dogs’ floppy ears may be part of why they and other domesticated animals love humans so much.
To explain the origin of everything, science needs to explain itself.
When scientists claim that an unexplained phenomenon might be due to aliens, they’re giving up on science. Whenever science discovers a new, unexpected phenomenon, it represents a tremendous opportunity to learn […]
Giving our solar system a “slap in the face.”
Once again, our circadian rhythm points the way.
“Secret Service passes for working White House journalists should never be weaponized,” Fox News’ president said in a statement.
Is the future with radiative cooling?
Is the appendix a useless organ, an immune system benefactor, a Parkinson’s disease instigator, or all of the above?
Firefighters in California are still struggling to contain several wildfires nearly one week after they broke out.
Protected animals are feared to be headed for the black market.
Millions of Americans didn’t vote during the midterms — excuses there are many. Some are valid.
A new report outlines how the CIA considered using a drug called Versed on detainees in the years following 9/11.
Pleasure is not just about experiencing an enjoyable moment. It also involves anticipation – a connection between one’s present and future selves.
Americans say we value free speech, but recent surveys suggest we love the ideal more than practice, a division that will harm more than it protects.
Military recruits are supposed to be assessed to see whether they’re fit for service. What happens when they’re not?