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The non-contact technique could someday be used to lift much heavier objects — maybe even humans.
Australian parrots have worked out how to open trash bins, and the trick is spreading across Sydney.
The few seconds of nuclear explosion opening shots in Godzilla alone required more than 6.5 times the entire budget of the monster movie they ended up in.
Opponents of 19th-century American imperialism were not above body-shaming the personification of the U.S. government.
Most of us will never run a 4 minute mile. But on a bicycle, almost anyone can do it. As human beings, we often take for granted how our bodies work. […]
Information may not seem like something physical, yet it has become a central concern for physicists. A wonderful new book explores the importance of the "dataome" for the physical, biological, and human worlds.
A new study tested to what extent dogs can sense human deception.
When we rely on the conscious mind alone, we lose; but when we listen to the body, we gain a winning edge.
GPS holds the key, but astronomers can’t do it without help. Since 2019, the night sky — as seen by both human eyes and the telescopes we use to enhance our views of […]
Brain cells snap strands of DNA in many more places and cell types than researchers previously thought.
Research shows that those who spend more time speaking tend to emerge as the leaders of groups, regardless of their intelligence.
The great theoretical physicist Steven Weinberg passed away on July 23. This is our tribute.
Long before Alexandria became the center of Egyptian trade, there was Thônis-Heracleion. But then it sank.
We are likely to see the first humans walk on Mars this decade.
Despite the recent headlines, it’s an extraordinarily unlikely proposition. Have you ever wondered, if it were possible to travel through space straight ahead as quickly as you could imagine, if […]
A new episode of "Your Brain on Money" illuminates the strange world of consumer behavior and explores how brands can wreak havoc on our ability to make rational decisions.
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Powerful branding can not only change how you feel about a company, it can actually change how your brain is wired.
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Evolution proves to be just about as ingenious as Nikola Tesla
The ethical debate over zoos is going to grow louder. There might be a solution that involves robots.
Hubble’s still going strong after 31+ years. James Webb will never make it that long. Every decision that’s made — in both astronomy and in life — comes with its own set of pros and […]