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‘Luck’ is the wrong word. The Universe cooperated, but we gave ourselves the opportunity by being prepared. It was already 28 years ago that the Hubble Space Telescope was launched […]
Before there were humans, planets, or even stars and galaxies, we had to make the first elements. Here’s how they happened. From the first moments of Big Bang to the […]
Amid an ongoing battle over the retail and grocery delivery market, Walmart has filed a patent for robotic bees that would pollinate crops just like the real insects.
“We don’t notice one another nearly as much as we think we do,” says Alan Alda. Here’s how the actor inspired a scientific study on empathy.
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In his latest book, Will Storr traces the lineage from self-esteem to selfie.
A new study in mice shows that fasting increases BDNF, a protein that promotes the growth of neuronal connections.
Symptoms ranging from chest pressure, nausea, irritability and restlessness still affect American embassy workers some 200+ days after the attack.
They make up 95% of our Universe today, but they weren’t always so important. One of the most puzzling mysteries about the Universe is simply, “where is everything?” All that […]
One of the tangible benefits of religion is the community it can foster. What happens when those social connections start to decay?
One day this century, a robot of super-human intelligence will offer you the chance to upgrade your mind, says AGI expert Ben Goertzel. Will you take it?
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Plogging represents the intersection of personal and ecological health.
DNA analysis reveals the Taino people who welcomed Columbus to the New World were not eradicated after all.
While more controlled psychostimulants like amphetamines and cocaine facilitate a rush of blood to the whole brain, caffeine actually restricts blood flow overall.
What if your work commute was as fast as putting on a headset?
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A study from Florida State University sheds light on the sudden urge some people feel to jump from a high place.
Before there were gravitational waves, multi-messenger astronomy got its start with the neutrino. Sometimes, the best-designed experiments fail. The effect you’re looking for might not even occur, meaning that a […]
A new article published in Mother Jones shows how Cambridge Analytica positioned itself to potential clients after the election of Donald Trump.
Including where to go, and when, for the most spectacular views. Against the backdrop of a dark, clear night sky, you can see the Moon, planets, stars, the Milky Way, […]
Have you ever wondered why modern-day mammals have adaptations for nighttime activity? A new study suggests dinosaurs might be the reason.
There are few more powerful positions than being a Supreme Court justice, yet the female justices are just like other women: talked over by their male colleagues.
Always wanted to trip but don’t want to risk brain damage? We might have a solution for you.
It would be disappointing and surprising if Earth were the only template for habitability in the Universe.
One cardinal is accused of covering up sexual abuse. The other faces criminal charges in Australia.
Research with other species lends weight to these findings.
A slice of pizza might just be a better choice than breakfast cereal when you get up in the morning. Cheers!
From the history of LSD to the origins of hip-hop, these 10 documentaries will educate and inspire.
Exhaustion and its effects have preoccupied thinkers since classical antiquity. A look at historically specific theories of exhaustion shows a tendency to look back nostalgically to a supposedly simpler time.
The scales are not in favor for the most religious among us.