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Early on, only matter and radiation were important for the expanding Universe. After a few billion years, dark energy changed everything.
The metaverse may leave us perpetually unsure whether the people we encounter are authentic or high-quality fakes.
Explore how QBism reframes science by placing the observer at the heart of quantum reality.
New machine-learning algorithms from Columbia University detect cognitive impairment in older drivers.
The hunt for the elusive particles continues.
There were at least eight other human species, some of whom existed for far longer than we have. Who were they?
Finding out how the Universe grew up was the biggest science goal of JWST. This ultra-early proto-galaxy cluster is one amazing discovery.
If the Universe is expanding, and the expansion is accelerating, what does that tell us about the cause of the expanding Universe?
How much can something change and still be the same thing?
Some constants, like the speed of light, exist with no underlying explanation. How many "fundamental constants" does our Universe require?
Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the Universe is simply that it, and everything in it, exists. But what's the reason why?
With the right management training program, organizations can empower leaders with the skills they need to succeed — giving everyone on the team a leg up.
Albert Camus was a Franco-Algerian philosopher with some great insights on the meaning of life, why you should look to this life and not the next, and why suicide is a poor choice.
American students are being compelled to specialize earlier and earlier. Here's what it takes to build a successful physics foundation.
From the Big Bang to dark energy, knowledge of the cosmos has sped up in the past century — but big questions linger.
Identity politics has become a highly contentious element within modern political discourse. Those who support this approach believe it bolsters the presence and power of those who would otherwise be […]
Every year, scientists like George Church get better at editing the genomes of human beings. But will genome editing help or hurt us?
With JWST, Chandra, and gravitational lensing combined, evidence has emerged for the earliest black hole ever. And wow, is it a surprise!
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.
There's an entire Universe out there. So, with all that space, all those planets, and all those chances at life, why do we all live here?
Blended learning reflects how people learn and develop naturally every day. Here's how to put it into practice.
Real-time online learning is where our dated education system is heading.
A true scientific view of if, where, and when extraterrestrial life exists is within our grasp thanks to biosignatures and technosignatures.
The acceptance of our cosmic loneliness and the rarity of our planet is a wakeup call.
The Universe isn't as "clumpy" as we think it should be.
The road to intelligent life is a series of hard steps.
Despite the Sun's high core temperatures, particles can't quite overcome their mutual electric repulsion. Good thing for quantum physics!
With such a vast Universe and raw ingredients that seem to be everywhere, could it really be possible that humanity is truly alone?