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A theoretical view of a distant world so far from our Sun that our Solar System appears barely brighter than the remaining stars in the sky. ( Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC)) Pluto […]
It might seem puzzling, in a Universe bound by the speed of light, that this could be true. Here’s the science behind it. If you look out into the distant Universe, […]
Venice's mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, said the city was "on its knees."
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When academics and journalists forego sharing their findings, out of intimidation, we all lose out.
Yet interpersonal trust is at its lowest point in 50 years.
Scientists actively researching this have known the answer for quite some time. It’s time for everyone to catch up. The Big Bang happened 13.8 billion years ago, and is generally regarded […]
It's one of our five major personality traits, and arguably, it's the worst one. Why are some human beings neurotic?
Dinosaurs never left Earth, but they still traveled millions of miles through the Milky Way galaxy.
A variety of structures exist to both treat employees with more respect and increase productivity.
"What a shock," said no dog lover ever.
Voltaire once wrote, “Perfect is the enemy of good.” This advice served him well over the course of his life — not being a slave to perfection enabled him to […]
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There is greater social distance between Americans than ever before.
The process of digging into hard questions makes the moment of discovery all the more satisfying.
There are a lot of unsolved mysteries in the Universe, but dark energy is the most confusing. Here’s why. The majority of the energy in our Universe went completely undiscovered until […]
Should other nations start requiring schools to teach climate science, too?
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This is how companies can better align with the values they claim to uphold.
A newly studied hallucinogenic substance has shown signs of treating mental health conditions more efficiently than psilocybin.
The host of Hardcore History has written his first book, The End Is Always Near.
What can the beauty of autumn's colors teach us about mortality?