For two decades she’s traveled the world, photographing humans in crisis. Pulitzer and MacArthur winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario on what it’s all taught her.
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Despite what Hawking told you, it really isn’t about particle-antiparticle pairs at all. Nothing in the Universe lives forever. All the stars that will ever form will someday burn out; distant […]
Our friendly neighborhood gas giant serves as a cosmic catcher’s mitt.
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions imposed stricter guidelines on marijuana policy during his tenure. It’s still unclear where his replacement, Matthew Whitaker, stands on the issue.
This parody documentary skewers both the skeptic and the superstitious, and accurately shows what issues skeptics face.
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On Tuesday, eight science-credentialed candidates were elected to the House of Representatives.
What does it mean for the future of the cryptocurrency movement and its impact on the environment?
When people mention the Golden Rule, they’re usually referring to its broad meaning: “I’m going to be as good to you as I want you to be to me.” However, […]
Any music lover who subscribes to a streaming-music service such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, or the like has entered into a bargain that represents a profound shift in the […]
The South Korean tech company unveiled its new Infinity Flex display and other product upgrades at a developers conference on Wednesday.
Voters decided on major changes on issues like marijuana, abortion and Medicaid.
There is a lot of hope in the healing powers of CBD. Unfortunately there’s way more hype.
A perspective from Brother Guy Consolmagno, astronomer and theologian.
The renowned linguist and controversial political critic said President Donald Trump is choosing to race toward the catastrophes of climate change.
Culture determines how mental illness or aberrant mental behavior is viewed and dealt with.
Now is a good time to brush up on who’s on the ballot.
Notes from the Fog author Ben Marcus on Elon Musk, the weird existential joys of the reality TV show Castaways, and whether we will eat in the future.
New psychological research suggests that psychopaths are attracted to others with their same disposition.
More and more companies are incorporating machine-based intelligence in decision-making processes. Computers are great at numbers and finding meaningful trends in big data, so this makes sense. On the other […]
Taking a modern look at a millennia-old concept.
A new paper in Nature adds urgency to the fight against climate change.
They’re creating an unprecedented map of Earth to help government leaders make better decisions in regard to climate change.
A young star and a belt of gasses give the game away.
What is a blockchain phone, and why would anyone want one?
It’s a great ambition of science enthusiasts all over the globe. It’s also a terrible idea. If you want to take the most pristine, unpolluted images of the Universe, your best […]
Really puts the whole “don’t give up until you’re dead” thing to shame.
These great thinkers remind us that taking an unpopular, bold stance might not be madness.