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Writers, filmmakers, and mythologizing biographers tend to imagine innovation originates with a lone genius who has “the spark,” that light-bulb moment when the path from inspiration to world-altering invention reveals […]
If the multiverse is real, where does all the energy for it come from? One of the biggest scientific puzzles, even given our knowledge of the Big Bang, is to understand […]
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Is death the final frontier? We ask scientists, philosophers, and spiritual leaders about life after death.
Can we ever make energy efficient AI?
For too many people, a poor education is a destructive barrier in their lives—a source of limitation rather than opportunity. Together, we can change this.
Charles Koch Foundation
Map shows oldest buildings for each U.S. state – but also hints at what's missing.
The act of observing doesn’t just determine a previously indeterminate state, but can destroy information, too. Imagine that you’re a scientist attempting to understand reality at a fundamental level. How […]
A new study shows that the top rap songs in the U.S. are making increasingly frequent references to depression and suicidal thoughts.
A large study shows changes in the brain scans of lonely people in the area involved in imagination, memory, and daydreaming.
For several weeks after considering the ethics of eating meat, participants in an experiment changed their eating habits.
Ultraviolet LED lights could soon be used to help disinfect air and surfaces in buildings, planes, subways and other spaces.
An important step toward figuring out our space station future.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but no one is entitled to their own facts. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but no one is entitled to their own […]
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As morally sturdy as we may feel, it turns out that humans are natural hypocrites when it comes to passing moral judgment.
John Templeton Foundation
New mathematics have shown that lines of energy can be used to describe the universe.
Research finds that our sense of self can be manipulated by certain smells and sounds.
Google's "Year in Search 2020" results reveal a year when "why" was searched more than ever.
Learn how to get the best views no matter where you are. Every year, no matter what else is occurring on Earth or in the heavens, you can rely on two […]
Fractal patterns are noticed by people of all ages, even small children, and have significant calming effects.
A new observational study finds that red wine and cheese have protective effects.