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Here’s what recent DESI measurements suggest — and why it’s too early to update conventional predictions about the Universe’s distant future.
Today, the deepest depths of intergalactic space aren’t at absolute zero, but at a chill 2.73 K. How does that temperature change over time?
Despite the claims of speed reading apps, it turns out that you actually have to read the book if you want to learn from it.
Like Mars today, Venus used to be a sci-fi superstar. Recent discoveries could re-ignite our interest in Earth’s “evil twin.”
With any occupation comes a risk of health and safety hazards. When it comes to being Santa Claus, the challenges are unique.
The evidence is far less clear than popular media might lead you to believe.
Executive coach Jodi Wellman explains how to “make it to the end with no regrets.”
Studying the display of personal wealth across time can help us better understand the history of socioeconomic inequality.
Scientists agree that eons ago, a bacterium took up residence inside another cell and became its powerhouse, the mitochondrion. But there are competing theories about the birth of other organelles such as the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum.
We bake pies for Pi Day, so why not celebrate other mathematical achievements.
Being a good leader requires emotional capital, which is one reason why many bosses are so bad at it.
“I think it has a real chance to reverse motor symptoms, essentially replacing a missing part.”
We bring multifaceted selves to our interactions, and in these interactions co-create each other again and again.
If you don’t mourn in North Korea, you risk being executed.
Physicists just can’t leave an incomplete theory alone; they try to repair it. When nature is kind, it can lead to a major breakthrough.
Measurements of the acceleration of the universe don’t agree, stumping physicists working to understand the cosmic past and future. A new proposal seeks to better align these estimates — and is likely testable.
Here’s why the answer may forever elude scientists.
“She understood me and I understood her. I loved that pigeon.”
No shots fired. No flags raised. And no dry land gained. Still, the U.S. effectively grew by the size of about two Californias in December.
Mounted on horses and armed with unique, powerful bows, the archers of Genghis Khan inspired terror wherever they rode.
Cyberattacks are growing in number and sophistication.
There’s nothing like the end of the world to make you a philosopher.
The Trojan War was fought in Finland and Ulysses sailed home to Denmark, says one controversial theory.
Meanwhile meteorite hunters rushed to Berlin to find this most rare space rock.
It’s good to be a wallflower. But sometimes, you need to show yourself off a bit.
The utilitarian “greatest happiness principle” has remained popular for two centuries — is it time for a rethink?
You are much more likely to die in a car crash than from terrorism. Yet, philosopher Eran Fish says fearing terrorism more is justified.
Research suggests curiosity triggers parts of the brain associated with anticipation, making answers more rewarding once discovered.