The majority of the matter in our Universe isn’t made of any of the particles in the Standard Model. Could the axion save the day?
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There are a few possible solutions to the problem of interstellar travel, but they largely remain within the realm of science fiction.
Communication with home will be difficult on long-haul space flights. The longer this isolation goes on, the more detached a crew becomes.
The insurmountable contrasts between their visions help explain Russia’s stunted development and hint at its destructive future.
On Nov. 15, 2021, U.S. officials announced that they had detected a dangerous new debris field in orbit near Earth. Later in the day, it was confirmed that Russia had […]
The most unique interloper into our Solar System has a natural explanation that fits perfectly — no aliens required.
In his new book, “The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power,” Jacob Helberg outlines the brewing cyberwar between Western democracies and autocracies like China and Russia.
Resilience training can be instrumental in helping employees recover from difficulties and embrace change in the workplace.
Science continues to amplify our view of reality.
An evolutionary biologist explains why you probably won’t grow a tail.
The power of play: our forgotten lifehack.
Parasites aren’t limited to just worms and ticks. Even some plants like to feed off others — and they perhaps could help fight invasive species.
We once thought the Moon was completely airless, but it turns out it has an atmosphere, after all. Even wilder: It has a tail of its own.
Employees are quitting at record rates – a trend that shows no signs of stopping.
Despite the wide diversity of spider species, most orb-weavers seem to follow the same playbook when building their webs.
Are we really only a moment away from “The Singularity,” a technological epoch that will usher in a new era in human evolution?
Many still cling to the idea that we live in a deterministic Universe, despite the nature of quantum physics. Now, the “least spooky” interpretation no longer works.
The belief that lying is rampant in the digital age just doesn’t match the data.
Social conflicts can leave molecular marks on animals, according to recent research on the ant species Harpegnathos saltator.
The decades-long conflict is best understood not through secondhand accounts of historians, but the primary accounts of people who actually experienced it.
To overcome burnout, we need to change how we think about the relationship between dignity and work, argues Jonathan Malesic.
We haven’t seen a partial eclipse lasting this long since 1440, and won’t again until 2669. North America is perfectly positioned for 2021’s.
Does the voice in your head castigate the voice coming out of a recording device?
Truth needs us to define the rules, grammar, and criteria for true statements. But can we do this within language itself?
The two-year pilot program will be a test of harm reduction strategies.
A new control system, demonstrated using MIT’s robotic mini cheetah, enables four-legged robots to jump across uneven terrain in real-time.
Although equal parts Hollywood blockbuster and Putinist propaganda, “Trotsky” still manages to capture the good, the bad, and the ugly of Russia’s revolutionary past.
It’s about 7.6 million times faster than what you probably have at home.
The most momentous and significant events in our lives are the ones we do not see coming. Life is defined by the unforeseen.
Compassionate leadership is what differentiates good from great leaders during crisis.