Only 17 years after its discovery have we learned we’re safe from asteroid Apophis. Ever since its 2004 discovery, asteroid 99942 Apophis has threatened planet Earth. Asteroid Apophis has been measured […]
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Sound waves behave quite differently on Mars than on Earth.
A new study tracks the human-dog relationship through DNA.
Already 14 billion miles from the Sun, Voyager 1 is speeding away at 38,000 mph.
More than 200 years ago, scientists tried to figure out how bats navigate in the dark (or without eyes). This set in motion a series of events that led to the development of ultrasound as a form of psychotherapy.
Surprising as it may seem, we are all very good at denial. Negation, however, is a different phenomena.
Protest music is a natural feature of humanity.
Trained dogs can detect cancer and other diseases by smell. Could a device do the same?
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The neoliberal call for more ‘choice’, seems hard to resist.
Stewart is supporting a new bill that aims to extend health care and disability benefits to veterans who served alongside burn pits.
It’s a common misconception that to be a Stoic is to be in possession of a stiff upper lip.
Or is doubt a self-fulfilling prophecy?
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Audio recordings reveal cows have unique voices and share emotions with each other.
Over the coming decades, over 100,000 new satellites are expected. For countless millennia, whenever we were faced with a clear, cloudless, moonless night, all of humanity was able to witness […]
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For several weeks after considering the ethics of eating meat, participants in an experiment changed their eating habits.
Fractal patterns are noticed by people of all ages, even small children, and have significant calming effects.
Brain-based technologies of spiritual enhancement can induce mystical experiences in many people on demand. What does this mean for spirituality today?
The axolotl is known to regrow its lower jaw, its retinae, ovaries, kidneys, heart, rudimentary lungs, spinal cord, and large chunks of its brain.
Truth might be hard to find, but we can take steps to eliminate common cognitive biases.
Start by reading the title, looking at the labels and checking the caption. If these are not available – be very wary.
Don’t feel like going out to vote? These ten thinkers have something to tell you.
A new study looks at why mysterious voices are sometimes taken as spirits and other times as symptoms of mental health issues.
How to manage your time so you can actually accomplish what you want to.
Scientists used CT scanning and 3D-printing technology to re-create the voice of Nesyamun, an ancient Egyptian priest.
The ultimate lesson from Dr. Birx is one we should never, ever repeat. About a year ago, as the world experienced the deadly “first wave” associated with the coronavirus pandemic, many […]
The brightest object in the night sky, our Moon is an unmistakable sight. The brightest object in the night sky, our Moon is an unmistakable sight. The Moon, in a […]