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As victor of WWII, America set out with its allies to rebuild the broken world through its greatest diplomatic effort in history: The Marshall Plan.
Being grumpy can actually make you a better problem solver, as it boosts executive function. This doesn't give you free range to be a grouch.
As a result of warming seas, at least 10 types of sharks currently found in warmer areas will likely be found in British waters in coming decades.
A glass of juice has as much sugar, ounce for ounce, as a full-calorie soda. And those vitamins do almost nothing.
Scientists just discovered 12 new moons orbiting the planet Jupiter, and they’re… interesting.
Believe it or not, insects today are really tiny. How did pre-historic insects get so colossal, and why have they now shrunk in size?
A Chicago lawmaker says UBI is not only a way to ensure people still get paid as automation displaces their jobs, but that it’s also a safeguard against the inevitable sociopolitical strife that would follow.
Time management is a critical skill that, ideally, leads to increased productivity. However, managing time is a lot easier said than done — including ensuring that you do not overload […]
Before there were gravitational waves, multi-messenger astronomy got its start with the neutrino. Sometimes, the best-designed experiments fail. The effect you’re looking for might not even occur, meaning that a […]
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Want to be a great scientist? Think like a child.
Restaurants are increasingly less likely to accept paper currency, a trend that likely protects businesses from theft but also makes it harder for low-income people to shop.
A growing body of research suggests that healthy sleep habits might be effective in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Not good news for inattentive married dudes.
MeerKAT is producing brilliant images of the super massive black hole that is at our galaxy’s center.
Seemingly inconsequential decisions can alter ecosystems, as a recent Australian study shows.
Do the clothes make the man? With the Diderot Effect, material goods can help forge your whole identity.
Ever notice how people with conservative sexual attitudes seem to still cheat at the same rate as their more liberal peers? A new study says you're onto something.
The brightest galaxies of all neither have the most stars nor the biggest black holes. Here’s how to solve the mystery. With some 400 billion stars burning steadily, the Milky Way […]
Heather Heying knows that a true understanding of the world comes not from the answers, but the questions as well.
A new study from Australia states that most drivers don't think distracted driving is an issue. Driving data prove otherwise.