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The simulation hypothesis is fun to talk about, but believing it requires an act of faith.
A new paper combines two concepts from the edges of astrophysics: Dyson Spheres and black holes. A Type III civilization could combine them.
The first of these devices is already on the market — the AI-powered Ray-Bans from Meta.
It has no moving parts and could allow us to tap into renewable energy year round.
The original principle of relativity, proposed by Galileo way back in the early 1600s, remains true in its unchanged form even today.
The “attention economy” corrupts science.
As we look to larger cosmic scales, we get a broader view of the expansive cosmic forest, eventually revealing the grandest views of all.
The quantum world — and its inherent uncertainty — defies our ability to describe it in words.
From machines to animals, there are many kinds of possible minds.
While cities drive national economic growth, their political geography means they cannot effectively deal with inequality, poverty, and other socioeconomic problems.
While one may be helpful, the other may be harmful.
Or are cults the religions we find distasteful?
No planet enters retrograde more frequently than Mercury, which does so 3-4 times each year. Here’s the scientific explanation for why.
The answer to this question is key to understanding why anything exists.
Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits both mothers and babies.
In popular culture, the eruption is usually depicted as an apocalyptic event.
Easily distracted? Try a “distractibility delay.”
It was a particularly good year for biotech and medical technology. There were also notable advances in energy.
Some astrobiologists believe life is rare, while others believe it is common in the Universe. How can we find out which view is correct?
The new corporate landscape demands an approach to leadership based on empowering the “inner CEO.”
From black holes to dark energy to chances for life in the Universe, our cosmic journey to understand it all is just getting started.
Preventing scurvy is not just a problem in the Antarctic.
Being a good leader requires emotional capital, which is one reason why many bosses are so bad at it.
“I thought, why not direct these high-power beams, instead of into fusion plasma, down into rock and vaporize the hole?”
Follow your nose all the way home.
Old coal mines can be converted into “gravity batteries” by retrofitting them with equipment that raises and lowers giant piles of sand.
Self-help gurus for the digital age.
40% of today’s students work full time while another 40% are over the age of 25. Here’s how to change higher education to fit today’s students.
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