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“Hubble’s Law” is only an approximation, and breaks down when we need it most. From anywhere in the Universe, you can choose to look out at any other galaxy that’s present. […]
When you unintentionally step on a dog's tail, does it know that it was an accident?
Esoteric evidence points to a ritual performed by Queen Elizabeth's court magician John Dee.
The laws of physics aren’t changing. The Earth is. When it comes to any physical science, we know that the fundamental rules governing how the Universe works remain constant with time. […]
What we can learn from our complicated relationship with boredom.
Neptune holds records in our Solar System, but the Universe gets even faster. Here on Earth, extreme weather events can cause dramatic wind speed spikes. When hurricanes are at their most […]
A black swan event is rare but disruptive — and might be predictable.
A recent study sheds light on the evolutionary history of rhinoceroses and their remarkably low levels of genetic diversity.
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Don't let your reptile brain tell you what to do.
Deepfakes featuring your digital double could replace emails and zoom presentations.
Water is vital for life. Luckily for spacefaring humans, the solar system is full of it.
How did the troughs form?
Discovered in 1900, the Saint-Bélec slab languished unrecognized in a castle basement for over a century.
Unreasonable burdens prevent people from thriving. Eliminate them.
It happened more than once, and needed to. Here’s why. If there’s one thing you can be certain about when it comes to outer space, it’s that it’s transparent, not opaque, […]
Bitcoin is often derided as volatile, but a new report suggests there is a method to the madness.
Augustine's theology came to define Christianity, but there was a rival theology.
Researchers hypothesize that these exoplanets could support the development of alien life.
Delaying or refusing vaccines for non-medical reasons is literally a killer choice. When it comes to issues at the intersection of science and society, there are all sorts of things that […]