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The Red Planet, the God of War, and important life lessons for us all.
A new paper suggests a primordial black hole may be making things weird at the edge of our solar system.
Increasingly sophisticated automation technology can save big money for banks by paring down the workforce.
Antibiotic resistance poses one of the biggest threats to global public health.
"We made America great," one Russian operative joked as Trump's victory became clear.
Is capitalism naturally unempathetic?
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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.