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The so-called "court painter of Silicon Valley" was shaped by her youth in communist Poland but looks forward to a future ruled by celebrity robots.
SIDS deaths have decreased worldwide, but research has yet to solve this medical mystery.
Mathematics and religion both embody awe-inspiring, eternal truths.
John Templeton Foundation
Best-selling author Todd Rose reveals how most Americans share common aspirations for the country.
Stand Together
Meet the power plant of the future.
Probably not. Even though we're still investigating the origin of life, the evidence suggests that cells came much later.
If secrets are a kind of poison, confession is the antidote.
The Mayan calendar is revered for its impeccable accuracy. Now, a recent excavation in Guatemala reveals how the system developed over time.
Is college worth it? This question may seem a no-brainer, but there are many reasons why it is worthy of serious deliberation. Here are three.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not to mark Mexican independence.
Most potentially hazardous asteroids remain unidentified. NEO surveyor could change that, but only if it's funded, and soon.
Extremely precise atomic clocks are not just of theoretical interest; they could help detect impending volcanic eruptions or melting glaciers.
With change management training, learning and development leaders can help their talent avoid the common pitfalls that stall transformation.
All life forms, anywhere in our Universe, are chemically connected yet completely unique.
A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
Here’s how it works.
Was there ever life on Mars? Is there life on Mars now? Did it originate there or here, on Earth? All possibilities are fascinating.
It doesn't matter how ridiculous a lie is. As long as it is repeated often enough, some people will believe it.