It took hundreds of years for Einstein to dethrone him, and even then, he was off by less than 1% of a spectacular prediction.
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A cave in France contains man’s earliest-known structures that had to be built by Neanderthals who were believed to be incapable of such things.
Why do so many men default to saying ‘I got this’ when they really don’t?
If free will doesn’t exist, is it healthier to believe it does?
Advancements in stem cells, along with 3D printing technology, have applications in cosmetic safety testing, drug discovery and testing, organ and tissue printing, instant diagnosis and treatment, and so much more. Scientists recently found that baby teeth contain stem cells which can soon be used in these healthcare applications.
A recent Supreme Court ruling declared that unintentional bias is not only real but harmful. That ruling not only validates the work of cognitive scientists, but paves the way for change.
Billionaire Peter Thiel is the secret money behind Hulk Hogan’s Gawker lawsuit and why it matters.
Breakfast has been made out to be one of the most important meals of the day. It’s taboo to skip it, because of all the wonderful things researchers say this one meal can do to improve our lives. But is breakfast’s pedestal deserved?
In 1998, cosmologists got the surprise of a lifetime. Here’s how our Universe would’ve looked without cosmic acceleration. “We’ve known for a long time that the universe is expanding. But […]
Solar flares may have created the conditions that led to life on earth.
For the first time in 130 years, more young adults are living with their parents than with a spouse. Find out why that is and what it could mean for the economy.
The association seems to be significant.
The world’s favorite 140-character engine has some new changes coming that will hopefully draw in a whole new pool of users.
Nanotech could revolutionize diagnostics, research and development, drug delivery, tissue repair, and so much more. But challenges remain, and certain threats may arise out of this new technology.
The tiniest hints are enough to spark big dreams. “I’m a fan of supersymmetry, largely because it seems to be the only route by which gravity can be brought into the […]
A famous exorcist reveals how to tell the difference between being possessed and having other afflictions.
Kids who have dads that commute long distances to work don’t have the same behavior as those who don’t.
The Parkmerced housing development in San Francisco will be offering credit for either Uber or public transportation for residents who promise not to have a car on the premises.
It might not be an actual supernova remnant, but thanks to 3D printing, it’s the next best thing! This article was written by Kim Kowal Arcand. Kim is the Visualization Lead […]
A company has received approval to try and partially revive brain-dead patients in India.
Why we get earworms and how to get rid of them.
Researchers study the rise of violence in the toys sets by LEGO, the world’s largest toy manufacturer.
The UK’s National Obesity Forum has released a scathing report linking public health officials and corporate interests.
Harvard paleoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman argues that cultural evolution is often more influential than biological evolution, leading to a host of ailments.
One study looked at how antibiotics affect the bacteria in our gut and how this, in turn, affects our brains.
430,000 people are injured every year due to distracted driving. Will this new invention help combat this trend?
“I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to the food.” — W. C. Fields
It’s bigger than anything on Earth. Hell, it’s bigger than Earth! “More days to come / new places to goI’ve got to leave / it’s time for a showHere I am […]
Buckle up – you’re about to find out which US states have the same GDP as entire countries. Frank Jacobs’ latest installment of Strange Maps shines a light on the 51 countries that fit within North America’s GDP.
There is one specific condition for fascism to take hold in the United States.