The Universe is expanding, and the Hubble constant tells us how fast. But how can it be a constant if the expansion is accelerating?
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The information we have in the Universe is finite and limited, but our curiosity and wonder is forever insatiable. And always will be.
It took 9.2 billion years of cosmic evolution before our Sun and Solar System even began to form. Such a small event has led to so much.
How should we think about the tension between opening the economy back up and preserving public health?
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Why saying, "I don't know," might be the best thing you can do.
Personal finance advice is often over-simplified and fails to consider economic research or people’s unique circumstances.
The gospels imply that Jesus became famous as much for his exorcisms as his ministry.
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Britain is profiling the genes, health and lifestyles of its citizens and handing the results to scientists across the world.
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A study finds prescription medications and dangerous unlisted ingredients in ordinary supplements.
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The brain is highly plastic — the more we do a particular action, the more we change its makeup. Money is a great motivator for habit-forming actions.
The anthropic principle has fascinating scientific uses, where the simple fact of our existence holds deep physical lessons. Don't abuse it!
The ability to differentiate your emotions might make you less likely to suffer from depression, alcoholism, and anger issues.
The last 70 years have taken us farther than the previous 70,000. But can we accomplish more than creating a record saying, "We were here?"
When we limit the clash of ideas, we ultimately hinder progress for the entire society.
Holograms preserve all of an object's 3D information, but on a 2D surface. Could the holographic Universe idea lead us to higher dimensions?
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What's the point of all that money?
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AI can deliver a more equitable and prosperous future — if accompanied by ethical and responsible stewardship.
A radical redesign of commercial aircraft, called the flying-V plane, could increase fuel efficiency by 20%, greatly reducing emissions.
Quite a lot, actually, even though it has no identifiable value as a scientific concept.