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Philosopher Peter Singer broaches an uncomfortable truth about the Make-A-Wish Foundation and GoFundMe pages.
It isn’t just a day that comes every four years; it’s everything we need to keep our calendar aligned with Earth’s orbit. Once every four years, at least under most circumstances, […]
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Misinformation is rampant—but it is the Internet.
Ever wonder, exactly, how stars form from molecular gas and dust? So do scientists. One of the great challenges for astronomy is to determine, in gory detail, how stars are […]
The Hollywood blockbuster may have been right, if only 3.2 billion years off the mark.
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When it comes to individual freedom of expression, the power of external authorities must be limited.
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Few scientific ideas have been as polarizing as string theory. There are good reasons to both love it and hate it. String theory is perhaps the most controversial big idea in […]
The path to sobriety isn't one that can be traveled alone, studies suggest.
From travel restrictions to forced isolation, the new coronavirus brings psychological threats, too.
Some fish evolved legs and walked onto the land. Right?
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Here's a look at the space agency's astronaut candidate requirements.
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When it comes to the quality of school systems and curriculum, does the U.S. need a reality check?
There are three possible ways we’ll find alien life. With all of these chances, the only question is which will come first. Given everything humanity has learned about the Universe, it […]
Is obsessive shopping a compulsion, an addiction, or both?
Information is the best armor against panic.
Here's what scientists know about how the virus spreads, and how to avoid contracting it.
OCD sufferers cannot trust past experiences, making the future even harder to manage.
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Effort-focused exercises often lead to better, more innovative ideas.