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Starts With A Bang The better way to measure cosmic time For some reason, when we talk about the age of stars, galaxies, and the Universe, we use "years" to measure time. Can we do better?
Hard Science Why a James Webb Space Telescope mystery doesn’t (necessarily) break cosmology The JWST's observations of well-developed galaxies early in universal history may coincide with accepted astronomical theory after all.
Business “Cultures of growth”: How small changes can build stronger, more successful teams Psychologist Mary C. Murphy explains why growth-mindset teams outperform those centered around a lone genius.
Starts With A Bang The Universe might never run out of hydrogen The most common element in the Universe, vital for forming new stars, is hydrogen. But there's a finite amount of it; what if we run out?
Neuropsych The Chiron effect: Are “wounded healers” better healers? Sometimes you just want to hear, "I know what it's like."
Surprising Science Making Green Cash from Trash A Belgian company is working on mining landfills to remove raw materials and make energy and building materials out of them, and then redevelop the land.