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An aerial view captures two pairs of tennis players, akin to The Four Enemies, shaking hands at the net on a lush green court.
Buddhism has rules for slaying your enemies. But the real surprise is finding out who your enemies actually are.
A person in a black shirt and dark blazer poses against a plain background.
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"We're awash in lies and misinformation to a degree that was not possible before we got the internet and in particular before we got social media."
Illustration of a comet from an old manuscript on the left, and a black and white image of a comet in space on the right.
Fears of celestial collisions — and calculations of their likelihood — go back to the very origins of modern science itself.
Green glowing orbs and funnel-shaped structures with light patterns floating in a vibrant green misty background.
There are some 26 fundamental constants in nature, and their values enable our Universe to exist as it does. But where do they come from?
A miniature tank made from rolled and stacked U.S. hundred-dollar bills is displayed on a red background.
By weaponizing the global economy, the U.S. initiated a new era of economic warfare and transformed how major powers compete.
A stylized image showcases poker chips and a green Swiss army knife, intricately overlaid with circuit patterns, hinting subtly at AI risk. The word "Nightcrawler" graces the top, adding an enigmatic touch.
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states of matter
Under extreme conditions, matter takes on properties that lead to remarkable, novel possibilities. Topological superconductors included.