The simulation gave researchers some of the first concrete data linking climate change to human evolution and speciation.
Everything that gets heated up has to, somehow, radiate that energy away. Here’s what we see when that happens in the Universe.
Many contemporary composers live in the shadow of Bach and Beethoven, even though they’re just as interesting to listen to.
For a thousand light-years in all directions, there’s a “bubble” that the Sun sits at the center of. Here’s the story behind it.
A new wave of preventative cancer vaccines are set to begin trials.
The same technology behind the COVID-19 vaccines may enable the first damage-reversing heart attack cure.
Europa may be difficult to access. But if a recent study is correct, its subsurface ocean would be more accessible than previously thought.
The so-called “court painter of Silicon Valley” was shaped by her youth in communist Poland but looks forward to a future ruled by celebrity robots.
SIDS deaths have decreased worldwide, but research has yet to solve this medical mystery.
Mathematics and religion both embody awe-inspiring, eternal truths.
Probably not. Even though we’re still investigating the origin of life, the evidence suggests that cells came much later.
If secrets are a kind of poison, confession is the antidote.
The Mayan calendar is revered for its impeccable accuracy. Now, a recent excavation in Guatemala reveals how the system developed over time.
Is college worth it? This question may seem a no-brainer, but there are many reasons why it is worthy of serious deliberation. Here are three.
Most potentially hazardous asteroids remain unidentified. NEO surveyor could change that, but only if it’s funded, and soon.
Extremely precise atomic clocks are not just of theoretical interest; they could help detect impending volcanic eruptions or melting glaciers.
All life forms, anywhere in our Universe, are chemically connected yet completely unique.
A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
Was there ever life on Mars? Is there life on Mars now? Did it originate there or here, on Earth? All possibilities are fascinating.
It doesn’t matter how ridiculous a lie is. As long as it is repeated often enough, some people will believe it.
The researchers consumed a lot of wine while watching 15 seasons of the show.
Instead of a mental illness, some research suggests that psychopathy — in moderation — is a reasonable life strategy.
Look out at a distant object, and you’re not seeing it as it is today. It’s size, brightness, and actual distance are all different.
Symmetrical objects are less complex than non-symmetrical ones. Perhaps evolution acts as an algorithm with a bias toward simplicity.
It was supposed to have a 5.5-10 year lifetime, and take 6 months to calibrate. It’s performing better than anyone anticipated.
Israel looks to deploy its “Iron Beam” air-defense system within the year.
Elastic thinking can reveal the assumptions that hamstring our ability to solve seemingly intractable problems.