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parallel universe
Humans who've lived through the same events often remember them differently. Could quantum physics be responsible?
Here's your gateway to enjoying the best of literature.
Mars
A new study of Martian dust gives insights into the ancient Martian climate. The findings hint at a wetter world.
At least 33 cities are sinking by more than 1 cm a year.
The plant-like sea creatures contain a molecule that improves memory, learning, and even hair quality, according to a new study in mice.
travel straight line
In theory, the fabric of space could have been curved in any way imaginable. So why is the Universe flat when we measure it?
It has no moving parts and could allow us to tap into renewable energy year round.
Suppose that fetuses are persons. Since pregnant people are too, how should conflicts between them be settled?
Illustration of a black hole in space with a glowing accretion disk and a stream of stars or gas being pulled toward it.
According to renowned physicist Christophe Galfard, physics can’t explain our universe – yet.
John Templeton Foundation
The observable Universe is 92 billion light-years in diameter. These pictures put just how large that is in perspective.
cgi
Technologically, the answer is definitely no. But that doesn't mean CGI is always used to good effect.
what does pro-life mean
Regardless of political ideology, one of the few things that many people seem to have in common is a moral hypocrisy that arises from a fundamental lack of self-reflection.
Only 1% of corn grown is the U.S. is the type that people eat.
Are dreams, hallucinations, and near death experiences all connected?
superconductors
In a major advance, scientists have found a new and groundbreaking way to force electrons to flow only in one direction in a superconductor.
statins
A doctor once joked that statins will be added to the water supply. Humor aside, the data shows that statins really are a "wonder drug."
Four sequential diagrams of a figure skater performing moves within oval tracks, each position numbered from 1 to 58 on a blue background—visually illustrating how to change habits through step-by-step progress.
Willpower alone likely isn't enough to replace a bad habit with a good one.
John Templeton Foundation