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How do you develop the next big idea? You pull together people who are both curious and passionate.
Technology holds the promise of a better future, but our footprint on the planet threatens to undo all our dreams and progress. It’s pretty easy to look at the world […]
It's a great time to be an astrobiologist—and for all of us to be asking, “Are we alone?"
From literature to physics, the annual Nobel Prizes aim to highlight the most groundbreaking achievements in every field.
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With teamwork and clearly-stated goals, big transformations can take place — swiftly.
When it comes to hiring great salespeople, the statistics do not paint a pretty picture. In the U.S., roughly a third of all salespeople leave or are fired from their […]
We know a lot about what else is out there, but we still don’t know everything. In the quest for life in the Universe, it makes sense to look at […]
Three scientist friends, working separately, share the prestigious prize.
It marks the first time a plant has been grown on the moon.
The new trust busting battles begin.
Carbonized papyrus scrolls may again see the light after thousands of years.
Conventional wisdom believes "screen time" disrupts mental development, but research hints at a more complicated relationship between our minds and digital technology.
The safest bet is to listen to health officials and avoid vaping products.
Dr. Joel Smithers was recently sentenced to decades in prison for the numerous illegal prescriptions he gave out.
Glenn Albrecht has ideas about how to cope with the effects of a changing world: Invent a new language.
The net famously failed to work as planned last year. Now, a new version is making waves.
There’s so much we don’t know about fast radio bursts and galactic halos. Combined, we get a unique window on the Universe. Deep in space, mysterious signals known as Fast […]
Researchers found that the hearts of Sufi devotees harmonized as one during a mystical practice. And this isn't the first study to show heart synchronization between people.