If our Universe were born a little differently, there wouldn’t have been any planets, stars, galaxies, or chemically interesting reactions.
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A group of prominent scientists shares how research has changed them.
That Nietzsche quote might not mean what you think it does.
Though he renounced philosophy, Stephen Hawking’s final theory of the universe redraws the basic foundations of cosmology.
In partisan political times, recognizing the scientific truth is more important than ever. Scientists must be vocal and clear about reality.
Life in the supremely vast cosmos is incredibly rare. We need a new vision for our living planet and for ourselves.
The JWST’s observations of well-developed galaxies early in universal history may coincide with accepted astronomical theory after all.
By looking back at future dreams we can see our current hopes and visions in a whole new light.
Measurements of the acceleration of the universe don’t agree, stumping physicists working to understand the cosmic past and future. A new proposal seeks to better align these estimates — and is likely testable.
No amount of success can overcome imposter syndrome without a mindset geared toward growth.
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Intrapreneurs tap into the spirit of entrepreneurialism to innovate and find personal meaning at work, but organizations need to celebrate their efforts more.
A new study provides the first proof-of-principle that genetic material transferred from one species to another can increase both longevity and healthspan in the recipient animal.
About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
We bring multifaceted selves to our interactions, and in these interactions co-create each other again and again.
On the largest of cosmic scales, the Universe is expanding. But it isn’t all-or-nothing everywhere, as “collapse” is also part of the story.
Popular diets view health as a calorie-crunching equation while excluding a critical variable: mental wellness.
In all directions, at great distances, the Universe looks younger, more uniform, and less evolved. Does that mean Earth must be the center?
About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
Finland reveals that happiness is more about mindset than umbrella drinks and sun-warmed beaches.
Your inner voice can be the devil on your shoulder or the angel. It depends on where your focus lies.
The highest-energy particles could be a sign of new, unexpected physics. But the simplest, most mundane explanation is particularly iron-ic.
Evil is easy to identify and fight against; not so with stupidity.
AI systems can carry on convincing conversations, but they have no understanding of what they’re saying. Humans are easily fooled.
If the evolution of the Universe is a movie, what happens when we rewind it all the way backward?
Ideal models of family life have been broken by societal, technological, and cultural shifts — and we need to rethink our options.
Hubble showed us what our modern day Universe looks like. JWST’s big goal was to teach us how the Universe grew up. Here’s where we are now.
This research team is working out how to detect extraterrestrial cells in the liquid water ocean hidden beneath Enceladus’s icy crust.