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Few could match the famous physicist in his ability to communicate difficult-to-understand concepts in a simple and warm fashion.
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There's a reason people are "triggered" during voting time.
The small step that one man took would never have happened without this narrow escape. On July 20, 1969, history was made as humanity set foot on the Moon for the […]
Just how much is social media use affecting children?
Psychologists looked at how liberals and conservatives react after learning about "white privilege".
Study finds that neurotic people deal with more "mental noise" than others.
Surprising studies revealed why mothers affected the genetic pool more than fathers.
Personal crises and national crises have more than a few things in common. From Brexit to the partisan divide in America to Germany after World War II, Jared Diamond talks with host Jason Gots about how we get through them (or don't).
The relentless sun makes life in the Sahara almost unbearable. But could it also be its greatest resource?
What happens to a person's identity when they are forced to play a hypermasculine role just to survive?
It’s made up of scores of telescopes at many different sites across the world. But it acts like one giant telescope. Here’s how. If you want to observe the Universe more […]
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Don't denigrate immigrants, says Jared Diamond. You are one.
Phrases like "Global warming" and "climate change" don't carry any weight.
"Prohibitionist strategy is unsustainable," reads the policy plan.
A new study finds such kids excel in all cognitive areas.
How fast is the Universe expanding? The results might be pointing to something incredible. If you want to know how something in the Universe works, all you need to do […]
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In 1654, Blaise Pascal wrote: "All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." That's more true today than ever.
Not all moms would travel into the African bush or drain their life savings just to help their kids realize their dreams.
This story was originally published in Aeon and has been republished under Creative Commons.
Technology that enables telemedicine is set to change the medical field for patients, doctors, and investors.
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