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In classical liberalism, justice leaves society better off by providing a chance for a better life.
Institute for Humane Studies
Combining various mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can have numerous health benefits, according to new research.
Need a distraction during these stay-at-home times? Look up tonight to see the first supermoon of spring.
A global brainstorming marathon is throwing together brilliant ideas from around the world to rapidly develop solutions to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
None of us know where this is heading, but we can still learn from the moment.
We’re not made out of the densest elements, but we’re the densest planet nonetheless. Here’s why. Of all the planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids and more in the Solar System, only […]
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How you think about your work alters your relationship to it.
The health care system isn't ready for that, either.
Music, journaling, and spending time with your pets are all science-backed ways to boost mental health during stressful times.
The environmental benefits of the coronavirus pandemic are only temporary, warns the head of the UN Environment Programme.
A team of scientists created a new type of robot inspired by an octopus, and it could be a major breakthrough in the field.
The space agency is ready to establish a base camp by 2024.
On the morning of March 31, 2020, these three worlds will be at their mutual closest in 20 years. For the past few weeks, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter have all shone […]
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Astronaut Garrett Reisman talks NASA, SpaceX, and where we're headed next.
Chemical engineers have developed a way to protect transplanted drug-producing cells from immune system rejection.
Research supports wearing surgical face masks to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
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Simple tricks for hacking back your device.
The center of our Sun tops out at 15 million K, but nuclear bombs can get nearly 20 times hotter. Here’s how. In terms of raw energy output, nothing on our […]
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How can you give and receive more productive feedback? Form a psychological contract with a trusted partner.
How can we track the spread of COVID-19 where testing is not widely available? How can global health be improved by innovation and cooperation? Over the last few years, Kinsa […]