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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.
The researchers consumed a lot of wine while watching 15 seasons of the show.
Instead of a mental illness, some research suggests that psychopathy — in moderation — is a reasonable life strategy.
In a new book, an MIT scholar examines how game-theory logic underpins many of our seemingly odd and irrational decisions.
Look out at a distant object, and you're not seeing it as it is today. It's size, brightness, and actual distance are all different.
Symmetrical objects are less complex than non-symmetrical ones. Perhaps evolution acts as an algorithm with a bias toward simplicity.
Ukraine destroyed a railway to prevent passage from Transnistria into Ukraine.
Dr. Amrisha Vaish explains the science of remorse, guilt, and an effective apology.
It was supposed to have a 5.5-10 year lifetime, and take 6 months to calibrate. It's performing better than anyone anticipated.