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There is more than one type of bilingualism.
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"You" might not be as real as you think you are. Here's what Buddhism has to say about living ego-free, and how Freud misunderstood it.
New research from MIT is shedding light on how our brain forms and recalls memories.
Do our minds have quantum structures that give rise to consciousness? Sir Roger Penrose, one of the world's most famous scientists, believes this and can explain how he thinks it works.
Last week, the crew found themselves in the mirror Universe. Here’s what science has to say about that. Star Trek: Discovery entered their midseason hiatus on a terrific cliffhanger: they had […]
New studies support the benefits of the Mediterrean Diet.
Studies have also shown that two weeks of sleep deprivation increases the consumption of excess calories, particularly from energy-dense, high-carbohydrate snacks.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons issued a statement to remind its members of their fundamental obligation to science-based medicine and animal welfare.
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How do you go from background extra to leading man? Listen to acting legend Bryan Cranston's pragmatic advice.
Some people naturally believe they’re thinner than they really are. Here's how to tell if you're susceptible.
Street names can cause diplomatic offence – and sometimes, that's exactly why they're there.
Comments. Kids love them, parents love them. But what were the best ones this week on our Facebook?
A top-secret government airline that flies to locations like Area 51 is put in a spotlight by a recent ad and an unexpected connection to the Las Vegas shooting.
What would it be like to experience the 4th dimension?
How much genetic diversity is actually needed to keep a population healthy?
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The famed author and public intellectual has a bone to pick with the American legal system.
A new study highlights how blockchain technology can be a game-changer in education.
They’re the fastest rotators of all. So how distorted are they? There are very few objects in the Universe that stand still; almost everything we know of rotates in some way. […]
Comprehensive new study of economic history paints a frightening future.
Girl babies may have one distinct advantage over boy babies. But what is it?