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With the seemingly endless growth of the Democratic primary field, we may suffer from choice overload. The result? In fear of making the wrong choice, we may fail to make any — i.e., don’t vote.
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh details how the anti-vaxx movement has divided and grown.
Imagine how different our understanding of the Universe would be if we saw nothing beyond the Milky Way. Our corner of the Universe was gifted with a plethora of bright, nearby […]
A wealthy team doesn’t automatically make for a successful team.
Eight-dimensional octonions may hold the clues to solve fundamental mysteries.
First of a 3-part series about future technologies and their role in human flourishing.
The Glen McLaughlin Collection brings together more than 700 historical examples of ‘California as an island’.
She met mere mortals with and without the Vatican’s approval.
The two planets most suited for habitability had very different fates. At last, scientists know why. Imagine the early days of our Solar System, going back billions of years. The Sun […]
Turns out those violent video games might be a blessing in disguise.
The most surefire, easily-seen signature of life on Earth might be a cosmic red herring around other worlds. In our quest for life beyond the Solar System, it makes sense to […]
These ten characters have all had a huge influence on psychology. Their stories continue to intrigue those interested in personality and identity, nature and nurture, and the links between mind and body.
The lawsuit claims the administration violated the First Amendment when it revoked the press credentials of reporter Jim Acosta.
A historical look into the tipple that toppled the British Empire and kick-started America.
Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming.
At the beginning of July 2018, blockchain security firm CipherTrace reported that $731 million has been stolen from crypto exchanges this year alone.
A new report from the Boston Globe shows how a shadowy Transportation Security Administration program, dubbed ‘Quiet Skies’, orders undercover federal marshals to track citizens who aren’t necessarily on a terrorist watchlist.
You may not recognize the names, but these seven scientists have improved the lives of people the world over.
Among the hundreds and thousands of codes that have been broken by cryptographers, the government, and even self-taught amateurs tinkering around at home, there remain a small few of codes and devices which have yet to be cracked by anyone.
Despite a low unemployment rate, all is not well in the United States. Not by a long shot.
In honor of St. Patrick’s day and Women’s History Month, we present 10 Irish American women who changed the world in their own way.
When humans die out or leave Earth because of climate change, cows may be the biggest (and most widespread) animal left, thereby inheriting the planet.
Is there a way to join an infamous secret society like the Illuminati or Skull and Bones? Or even Disney’s secret supper club within Disneyland?
In 2015, the ultra-distant galaxy CR7 was measured to have hydrogen and helium, but no carbon or oxygen. With new ALMA observations, there’s carbon after all. As brilliant as our Universe’s […]
And what do we still have left to learn? The original idea of a black hole goes all the way back to 1783, when Cambridge scientist John Michell recognized that a […]
There are some big hurdles for Bitcoin to overcome. Cryptocurrencies must become practical for real-world use.
Flat Earth theory has enjoyed staying power since at least the 19th century despite being patently untrue. Neil deGrasse Tyson, the late Carl Sagan, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and other big thinkers will show you how to disprove this bad idea, all without having to take a journey into space.
An analysis of 32 randomized control studies showed that pasta, as part of a low-glycemic diet, didn’t contribute to weight gain in participants.
We are all of us held together by words.