NASA was dangerously cavalier about the dangers of the shuttle launches.
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The new agency wants to push the boundaries of science and technology.
Successful forgers are remembered as great conmen, not artists. This is strange, considering their forgeries fooled even the most seasoned critics.
The majority of people in every country support action on climate, but the public consistently underestimates this share.
Do the laws of physics place a hard limit on how far technology can advance, or can we re-write those laws?
The most common element in the Universe, vital for forming new stars, is hydrogen. But there’s a finite amount of it; what if we run out?
“A cheap loan is beyond all new destiny.” Does that mean anything to you?
Despite being called the “dismal science,” economics impacts our lives every day. Here, we look at seven of the greatest economists in history.
Studying neuroscience through art.
Historically, periods of mass flourishing are underpinned by technological revolutions. Currently, we are undergoing a technological revolution unlike anything the world has ever seen.
Societal breakdown, whether real or imagined, can lead to dramatic responses — like blood-sucking vampires.
Unless you confront your theory with what’s actually out there in the Universe, you’re playing in the sandbox, not engaging in science.
We can do so much more, so much faster, with the same data. When you think about how astronomy works, you probably think about observers pointing telescopes at objects, collecting data […]
Satanic cultists don’t even believe the Devil exists. Satanism is largely a religion focused on secular humanism and hedonism.
Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
Lasers, mirrors, and computational advances can all work together to push ground-based astronomy past the limits of our atmosphere.
Birthrates are cyclical and have gone up and down throughout history.
From active listening to giving feedback, these five capabilities are integral to interpersonal skills training.
Much of the discussion began during the pandemic, which really brought mental health issues to the forefront.
Put two grapes close together in a microwave and you’ll get an electrifying result, all because of the physics of plasmas.
Without Étienne-Joseph-Théophile Thoré, the genius of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer would have been lost to time.
Being bilingual benefits children as they learn to speak — and adults as they age.
Their success is based on us adopting a plant-based diet, too.
“I am an anthropologist, and for years, I have spoken to people who have had these experiences.”
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?”
Skepticism is appropriate when gazing into the futurist’s crystal ball.
Upskilling prepares today’s workforce for tomorrow’s opportunities, positioning organizations for success in the future.
Quantum communication offers a surer path to sending an interstellar message, as well as receiving one. But can we do it?
U.S. states vary radically in terms of electricity generation. Vermont is the cleanest, while Delaware is the dirtiest.