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Parenting could be a distraction from what mattered most to him: his writing.
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Hollywood has created an idea of aliens that doesn't match the science.
Scientists uncovered the secrets of what drove some of the world's last remaining woolly mammoths to extinction.
These new status behaviours are what one expert calls 'inconspicuous consumption'.
Ever want to smell like an astronaut? Now you can!
Animals are adapting all the time these days to stay out of our way.
In his book with Richard Clarke, "Warnings," Eddy made clear this was inevitable.
It’s perhaps the most famous thought experiment in all of physics, but is full of popular myths and misconceptions. One of the most bizarre ideas about the quantum Universe is […]
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Human brains evolved for creativity. We just have to learn how to access it.
With the most common form of female sexual dysfunction impacting 1 in 10 women, this important study dives into how to keep a relationship going despite having different needs and wants in the bedroom.
Manly Bands wanted to improve on mens' wedding bands. Mission accomplished.
The proposal calls for the American public to draft two candidates to lead the executive branch: one from the center-left, the other from the center-right.
The Omni Calculator site is a stunning treasure trove of free calculators.
Light cannot escape from a black hole, no matter what. But when two black holes merge? They just might. On September 14, 2015, history was made as the NSF’s twin LIGO […]
Iranian Tolkien scholar finds intriguing parallels between subcontinental geography and famous map of Middle-earth.
The ocean's largest shark relies on vision more than previously believed.
A gigantic star makes off during an eight-year gap in observations.
Recent studies suggest virtual reality porn can produce a more positive experience than viewing from a monitor or screen.
It contains more water than all the Great Lakes combined, and the science of our planet explains why. Although practically all of Earth’s human population lives on dry land, our surface […]
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How students apply what they've learned is more important than a letter or number grade.