There’s never been a more important time to be aware of how the fate of the Earth depends on us. “We only have one planet that serves as an example and […]
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When companies hide algorithms from public view, the data are used for destructive purposes, warns Cathy O’Neil in her new book.
Two sociologists examine how religious practice impacts African American and Latino marriages.
Psychologists sort human personalities into five traits, each of which you can score high or low on.
Constant? Not-a-constant? Or is there a fundamental flaw in the way we’re doing business? This article was written by Sabine Hossenfelder. Sabine is a theoretical physicist specialized in quantum gravity […]
So how would you like your prescription? A dragon? Tiger? Something tribal maybe?
Physicists create a structure that breaks the symmetry of time.
The study of science, without planned application, can lead to fascinating things in its own right.
A spoonful of sugar has always made the medicine go down – but shouldn’t we be asking whether we need this type of medication in the first place?
Trees are far from dumb; they talk and share, because they need each other to live better lives.
Sometimes, what nature gives you is even better than what you hoped for. “Science doesn’t always go forwards. It’s a bit like doing a Rubik’s cube. You sometimes have to make […]
New Here One earbuds aim to bring enhanced human hearing to market.
New research explains how to build different types of outposts in space.
From peanuts over petroleum to opium: these are the exports that power global trade
Did they perform their analysis sub-optimally? Maybe. But gravitational waves were seen no matter what. “We hope that interested people will repeat our calculations and will make up their own minds […]
The popular concept of introversion often differs from how psychologists define the term, but a new model seeks to clarify exactly what being an introvert means.
How to stay safe and prepare yourself for the show of a lifetime! “Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse […]
Glacier McGlacierface? Not likely. NASA has set some classy themes that will guide the naming of geographical features of Pluto and its moons.
The same way a forgotten woman astronomer — Annie Jump Cannon — first did over 100 years ago! “Teaching man his relatively small sphere in the creation, it also encourages him by its lessons of […]
Researchers have discovered peculiarities in a baby’s immune system which might lead to the end of HIV.
In 1987, the nearest supernova seen in nearly four centuries lit up Earth’s skies. Here’s what it looks like today. “When a star goes supernova, the explosion emits enough light to […]
A recent study sheds light on why we get “food coma” and what foods to avoid.
I’m not saying it isn’t aliens… but it’s not aliens. “Just to clarify, neither Jason or myself … are advocating that it is an alien megastructure, but we also can’t completely rule […]
H.R. 1150 expressly protects non-theists from religious persecution around the world.
A recent conference on the future of artificial intelligence features visionary debate between Elon Musk, Ray Kurzweil, Sam Harris, Nick Bostrom, David Chalmers, Jaan Tallinn and others.
10 million cars with autonomous features will be on the road by 2020. But they won’t just change the way we get around, they’ll transform our cities and our lifestyle preferences, from the morning commute to the suburbs we choose to live in.
The first time you think of something in a totally new way, says Alan Eustace, people will think you’re crazy.
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Our increased dependency on antibiotics creates more resistant bacteria. How will we outwit these bad actors?
Jon Stewart shares his thoughts on many issues during a recent talk with the New York Times.
The smartphone is set to become the hub of your life, online and off, until this replaces it.