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From the explosions themselves to their unique and vibrant colors, the fireworks displays we adore require quantum physics.

In the year 2000, physicists created a list of the ten most important unsolved problems in their field. 25 years later, here’s where we are.

By studying the oldest animals, researchers hope to pinpoint factors affecting human longevity.

Josh Kaufman — best-selling author of entrepreneurial classic “The Personal MBA” — explores an essential truth about all decision-making.

The author of Frankenstein had an obsession with the cemetery and saw love and death as connected.

Intrinsic motivation cannot be imposed on a team — but you can provide the right culture for it to flourish.

The meaning of the cryptic text has eluded scholars for centuries. Their latest efforts include computational analyses seeking new insights into the medieval enigma.

It could permanently lower cholesterol — and permanently reduce your risk of having a heart attack.

If you lost your religion, it might be because the internet and social media are having a secularizing effect on American society.

In the international competition, people with physical disabilities put state-of-the-art devices to the test as they race to complete the tasks of everyday life.

Individuals and organizations can maintain a strong and enduring identity by repeatedly remaking themselves.

A 19th-century surveying mistake kept lumberjacks away from what is now Minnesota’s largest patch of old-growth trees.

Susannah Fox, former chief technology officer for the HHS, explains how technology has empowered us to help fill in the cracks of the healthcare system.

Hubble’s deepest views of space revealed fewer than 10% of the Universe’s galaxies. James Webb will change that forever.

From synthetic biology to xenotransplantation, biotech will continue to march forward in 2023, in part powered by data and AI.

Is the dumpster in the alley worthy of a poem?

Almost all royal lines try to legitimize their rule with legendary origin stories. Here are five of the strangest examples.

When it comes to behavior, genetics may play a larger role than you think.

Fear of being scammed can lead us to make decisions that go against our values and goals — both as individuals and as a society.

The Centennial State is technically a hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon.

The great philosopher spent the final portion of his painful life in a vegetative state. Did illness get him there, or was it his own philosophy?

Taking the floor is all about connecting authentically with your audience. Here’s how.

Being bilingual benefits children as they learn to speak — and adults as they age.

Semyon Dukach — founding partner of VC firm One Way Ventures — adds balance to the founder mode debate.

“The Da Vinci Code” popularized the idea that Christians stole much of their theology. It’s wrong, especially regarding Christmas.

Six visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.

Pure cinema is about removing redundancy so that even the smallest detail serves a purpose in relation to the bigger picture.

Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.

Migration statistics should be regarded with wariness as they are difficult to analyze properly and easily manipulated for political gain.

Gods and angels have been replaced with hi-tech extraterrestrials.